The “Typical” Student
Written on August 26, 2010 at 12:30 am, by Alison Trexel
An interesting broadcast on NPR highlights a trend in education that has been developing over the last several decades. The young, naive student fresh out of the nest is no longer the typical college student. The newscast notes that over 70% of students currently enrolled in some form of higher education are non-traditional students. Many have families, jobs and other responsibilities. [Read More...]
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Setting Your Professional Course
Written on April 1, 2010 at 8:05 pm, by Alison Trexel
I quickly learned in boating that if you don’t set a specific course you can wander aimlessly. You can waste time, money and even meander into dangerous situations unwittingly. The same is true for making sound professional decisions. Like it or not, we all make choices every day that affect potential career growth. So how [Read More...]
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The First Impression
Written on August 1, 2009 at 8:02 pm, by Alison Trexel
When candidates prep for a job interview they are often focused on the ever important, first impression. What will I wear? What should I say? However, they are not the only ones that should be thinking about putting their best foot forward. Too often companies are so busy with day to day operations that they [Read More...]
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The Recession… A boom for the school industry
Written on July 1, 2009 at 8:01 pm, by Alison Trexel
While much of the country has been stuck in the recession quagmire, executives in the school industry are enjoying the ride. The automotive plants are experiencing layoffs and plant closings, the banks are asking for bailouts and the career schools are growing and flourishing. How can we explain this phenomenon? It is quite simple really. [Read More...]
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Negotiating an offer
Written on June 1, 2009 at 7:59 pm, by Alison Trexel
The moment of truth comes when the interview is complete, the references are checked and a company is ready to make an offer. In this competitive market, how does an employer come to that magic number that will make a prospective employee ready to take the plunge? It can be difficult to determine but here [Read More...]
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The Interview
Written on May 1, 2009 at 7:55 pm, by Alison Trexel
Over the last several months we used our newsletter to give you insightful tips on the hiring process. We have talked about the value of closely looking at references and reviewing resumes. This month we will talk about the interview. This can be the most time consuming and difficult task for many employers to complete. [Read More...]
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Checking References: An important tool in the hiring process
Written on April 1, 2009 at 7:47 pm, by Alison Trexel
References can be one of the greatest tools a prospective employer has available to them. We recommend that you talk with at least three to four people that the individual has worked with in previous positions. Many people will not be able to provide a reference from a current position but everyone should have available [Read More...]
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How does one put together a “dream team”?
Written on March 1, 2009 at 7:53 pm, by Alison Trexel
Career school companies are in a more competitive hiring environment than ever before. Many employers feel the advantage is theirs right now when it comes to hiring. Like home sales, many school executives think it is a “buyers market.” This has not really proven to be the case at all. Well-seasoned school professionals are in [Read More...]
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Top Ten Tips for the New Year!
Written on February 1, 2009 at 6:25 pm, by Alison Trexel
Think carefully about your needs before initiating a search. Look at your long term goals as well as your short term needs? Have a concrete sketch of the job qualifications and description? Qualifications may include a degree, specific training or certification, on-the-job experience, years of experience and experience with a particular type of school, to [Read More...]
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