Career Corner: To Plan for 2020, you need to look back on 2019. Here is how to do it.
As I write this I’m thinking about things I need to wrap up before the end of the year. Have I kept a good record of my expenses and income? (Tax season is soon!). Do I need to do some office cleaning – not just dusting, but discarding old files, papers, books, etc.? (Both the […]
Career Corner: I’m Back From My Fulbright: Now What?
David J. Smith, Fulbright Scholar Estonia 2003-2004, discusses his experiences at the Fulbright Association Conference 2019 in Washington, DC. He stresses the important of building communities amongst Fulbright Alumni.
Career Corner: Participating in Professional Groups as a Job Search Strategy
David J. Smith, Fulbright Alumni in Estonia and a career coach, discusses how to utilize the Fulbright Alumni network as a way to open doors to new opportunities.
Career Corner: Making Connections through Career Connections
As a U.S. Fulbrighter, upon returning your focus is understandably on next steps: be that further education or pursuing a career. When I returned to my college after teaching abroad, I knew I had to make some changes. My immediate focus was seeking another graduate degree in a field that was aligned with my experiences […]
Career Corner: Reducing the Stress of a Job Search
Considering the effects of stress in our day-to-day lives is important to ensure our long-term health, maintain relationships with others, and manage our professional life. Stress and anxiety can come from the pressure of work and expectations of those we work with. We can also set expectations for ourselves that are unrealistic, and this adds […]
Career Corner: What Was Your Motivation for a Fulbright Experience?
As I write this I’m preparing for a two-week vacation to Korea. The reason for visiting Korea is to pick up our daughter who is currently on study abroad there. She has been at Yonsei University in Seoul since February, and we are looking forward to seeing her and learning about her experiences (WhatsApp is […]
Career Corner: Using Summer Wisely
The summer is upon us. Life naturally takes on a different rhythm during this season. The days are longer, and this frequently leads to a burst of energy in the evening. We also tend to socialize more, often around holidays like Memorial Day, July 4th, and Labor Day (at least in the U.S.). There are […]
Career Corner: The Lasting Impact of a Fulbright Experience
A Fulbright experience has livelong personal and professional implications. Though your actual experience is limited to a few weeks, several months, or a year, its long-lasting effects continue and can lead to new ways of thinking and experiencing the world. “Identity” is a notion that has commonplace as well as more theoretical and research based […]