Use Your Superpowers
If you are a superhero, you most certainly have a superpower. Though I’m no expert, it seems that most superheroes have various formidable abilities, as well as a few unique powers that set them apart. Captain America’s powers are strength and agility while Spider-Man’s is his ability to jump and climb. Jean Grey can control […]
Getting Back Into The Swing of Things
Summer is almost over. And was it a summer like no other: no beach vacation, no National Parks visits, and maybe not even a trip to the community pool. Since March, it’s been a big blur for many. Because the natural rhythm the summer offers with travel, picnics, and parades was absent, the recreation and […]
Career Corner: Taking a Mid-Summer Break
It is now mid-summer, and in much of the U.S. we are dealing with a heat wave. In “normal” times, that would mean vacationing at the beach or scurrying off to the mountains. But with the coronavirus crisis now five months long, past “normal” activities are not practical or even possible in many instances. This […]
Career Corner: Putting Your Fulbright Experience to Work for Social Justice and Global Positive Change
Often when thinking about a career we separate our activism from our professional aspirations. Movements and causes that we feel strongly about we relegate to working on during our “off” hours: weekends, evenings, and holidays. These efforts are not our day jobs. This is an artificial distinction. We only have to look at those who have dedicated their […]
Career Corner – Focus on your “Paper”
In my last column, I recommended using the COVID crisis as a time to invest in yourself. With an uncertain job market, making connections and building your skills are good ways of using your time. You might also focus right now on your “paper.” What I mean here, are the written ways in which you […]
Career Corner – What to do with your time: Invest in Yourself
We live in a time like no other. Looking back, we will reflect on the surrealness of it all. Scientists and researchers will study this period for broader understandings of human behavior. There will be much to ponder. But right now many might be feeling some internal dissonance. Some may feel lost and disoriented, with […]
Career Fairs: How to Prepare, How to Engage
Looking for work demands different strategies and forms of engagement. Some individuals are comfortable networking and looking for opportunities at events including career fairs. Others are not as sociable and would rather more discreetly apply for jobs online. Still others are looking for more direct referrals for jobs and seek informational interviews and one on […]
Career Corner: Sharing Your Experiences as a Fulbrighter Will Open Doors
Earlier this month I had the opportunity to join other Fulbrighters at an academic conference for community colleges to share about our experiences. We participated in two panel discussions and presentations. The panelists included visiting Fulbrighters from Kyrgyzstan, Togo, and Morocco; U.S. Fulbright ETAs (English Teaching Assistants) in Benin, Cote D’Ivoire, and Peru; and U.S. […]