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I was considering transitioning to retirement a few years ago and felt I was prepared for an interview with a company who flew me out to Tennessee for the interview. I used to teach interview skills to high school students, so I was pretty sure I knew what I was doing.
Readtime: 3 Minutes Continue ReadingRecently I wrote about ‘Getting a Hold on the REINS of Your Transition’ from military life. REINS is Resume, Experience, Interview, Networking, and Serving. Today we’ll begin our deeper dive into the ‘REINS’ necessary for a solid transition. The resume is like Preventive Maintenance Checks and Services (PMCS). Everyone knows it should be done, everyone has
Readtime: 3 Minutes Continue ReadingAs social media and the internet are the primary means of communication among employers and job seekers, it is important to take advantage of valuable facetime opportunities when they arise. One way to be prepared is with an "elevator speech."
Readtime: 2 Minutes Continue ReadingAs graduation day approaches, most doctoral candidates are contemplating their future career paths. While traditional academic positions may be enticing to many of these individuals, this is not the only route for doctoral holders.
Readtime: 3 Minutes Continue ReadingThe transition from military to civilian life can seem like stepping into a different world. If you’ve been a service member for decades, leaving the Armed Forces may raise a lot of questions – especially when it comes to your career. I know exactly how you’re feeling – I felt the same way.
Readtime: 3 Minutes Continue ReadingThe motivation for obtaining a degree varies from person to person, but one of the keys to being a successful student is to know and understand that motivation. Upon starting his doctoral studies at Trident, Dr. Aaron Maike was already a president at Baker College’s Allen Park campus, and then its Owosso campus.
Readtime: 3 Minutes Continue ReadingAre you ready to join the 2%? Pursuing a doctoral degree is a major undertaking. It involves careful planning, hard work, and making a commitment to the time it takes to complete a rigorous program. It is not for the faint of heart.
Readtime: 3 Minutes Continue ReadingAfter 21 years of service in the Army, I became a veteran in 1997. I chose to dedicate the next chapter of my life to service as well, teaching leadership to high school students. So, I wore my uniform for an additional eight years, motivating and educating these young men and women to be better.
Readtime: 4 Minutes Continue ReadingWe’re all faced with challenges in life, some greater than others. For me, it was balancing duties as a single mother and serving in the the United States Army. While my children were my number one priority, my career could not take a backseat.
Readtime: 4 Minutes Continue ReadingIt’s been said that if you love your job, you’ll never work a day in your life. Dr. Shari Farris, Department Chair in Trident’s College of Education, loves the work she does on a daily basis. She chose a career in education due to her passion for learning.
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