On this hump day, I am dreaming of Friday at 5 pm, actually who I am kidding, Friday at 9 pm and shutting down for a week-long beach vacation. To give you a clear picture of my beach vacation keep in mind this is with my partner, my 4-year-old–ocean obsessed–daughter…

Establishing the Problem Decoding the courses a college student must complete to graduate is challenging. In addition to university requirements, each program has its own course plan that students need to navigate and track. With student debt at an all-time high, taking the right courses in the right order can be what saves…

I took my first job in New York in August of 2001, during the collapse of the dot com bubble. Jobs were hard to come by but I wanted to live and work in NYC, and I was willing to do whatever it took to get there. After three months…

As an Assistant Professor, I am often asked if I can be used as a reference, I typically say yes. Then, there are the times I am not given the choice, my contact information is given out and I get a surprise call asking for a recommendation. As a job…

It’s that time of year for our soon-to-be graduates to start the often-overwhelming task of finding their first full-time job. There are so many tips on finding the perfect first job that is industry-specific, but one very important step that any job-seeker can take, always say thank you. Not just…