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Gaining the soft skills that you need
May 20, 2020 - By Dr. Di
I’ve talked before about the importance of having the soft skills needed to be successful in your career. And you may be wondering, first, how to learn these skills, and secondly, how to demonstrate that you have them. Here’s what… Read More
Nothing feels quite right!
April 14, 2020 - By Dr. Di
The world seems to have changed all of a sudden, and nothing feels quite right. Do you know what? We’re all feeling this—we’re in this together. There may be a little consolation in knowing that right here and right now… Read More
Job prospects are looking good!
March 2, 2020 - By Dr. Di
Are you worried that after you complete your education and training for your new career you won’t be able to find a job? Not to worry, at least, according to the people who are doing the hiring! Here are some… Read More
Which is more important – Values or Dollars?
February 27, 2020 - By Dr. Di
Here’s something that LinkedIn research has found: 86% of younger employees—those born between 1981 and 1996 (Millennials)—would choose a company whose values aligned with their own values instead of a company that would pay them more money. In fact, they… Read More
Change yourself, not others!
January 28, 2020 - By Dr. Di
I was reminded recently of a rule of thumb that I have explained to my psych and business students over the years: You can’t really change other people, but you can change yourself. Let me explain. Let’s say that you’re… Read More
Liberal Arts earnings…40 years later
January 17, 2020 - By Dr. Di
Recent findings from a study conducted by the Georgetown University Center on Education and the Workforce sound pretty important, at least on the surface: Liberal arts majors who graduated from Liberal Arts colleges had higher overall earnings (25% higher) than… Read More
The soft skills of ethics
December 9, 2019 - By Dr. Di
We’ve talked about soft skills in the past—the soft skills of problem-solving, communications, showing empathy, etc.—and their importance. Well, here’s a soft skill that you might not have thought of: practicing good ethics . . . ethics in decision-making, managing,… Read More
Advice for students going to graduate school in the social sciences
December 2, 2019 - By Dr. Di
If grad school in one of the social sciences–psychology, sociology, anthropology, or archaeology—is for you, here are a few things to consider to get ready for your future studies. Master’s programs in the social sciences prepare you for some kind… Read More
Women: Want to earn more money? Consider a career in trucking?
November 17, 2019 - By Dr. Di
Some women are getting a whole new lease on life by going into trucking careers. Why not earn more money while experiencing an “extended camping trip” as one female over-the-road trucker described her new job in an article in the… Read More
What if you are asked about salary in an interview?
October 9, 2019 - By Dr. Di
What if, in a job interview, you’re asked “How much do you expect to earn?” Sounds pretty straight forward, doesn’t it? But, it’s really a tricky question. Here’s the advice I’ve given my students over the years: Avoid answering the… Read More