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Skill Set as Story Line: A Résumé Lab at Eckerd College
Recently, Eckerd College marketing Prof. Gemma Fountain invited our resume expert, Mandy Minor, to guest lecture for her “Developing Your Own Brand” course at Eckerd College. For two hours, Mandy was immersed in the energy and focus of 21 students who were challenged to communicate their skills and…
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Do you really need a professional website? Maybe.
Gain more control over what hiring managers and potential colleagues see, learn, and want to ask you about. We can help you get your story up and out there.
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Need Help Unraveling the Mystery of Career Documents?
You’re changing your career trajectory, maybe heading out of academia entirely. In addition to a detailed roadmap, you’re going to need a suite of custom career documents that clearly demonstrate your skills and expertise. These two tools are critical and mandatory if you want to open doors beyond teaching…
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Humanities PhDs: Launch Your Next Expedition
Dear Humanist, You are an expert in deep, focused inquiry. You’ve navigated the complex terrain of your field and communicated its major achievements to others. You have contributed to the body of human knowledge. But as you look at the horizon beyond academia, there is no map. The path…
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Stop Translating Your Skills: Better Launch Points For Exiting Academia
What do you want to offer?