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New Careers in Education – Teaching, Research, and Beyond
“Any time two people are together and one is working with another, that is education. And what it requires today is for us to reconceive of education because opportunities are abundant but they may not be where you think they are.” Traditionally, a career in education has meant becoming a classroom teacher. Though that is […]
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Personal Change for Career Improvement
Emotional intelligence is important for work at all levels. Don Phin helps executives expand, grow and adjust their careers. His lessons about coaxing, encouraging and inspiring apply to anyone in the workplace. Phin, an Executive Coach and Leadership Trainer, has been a California employment practices attorney since 1983. He litigated employment and business cases for […]
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Social Media and Your Job Search
What do photos of your wild spring break trip and poorly defined career objectives have in common? Neither belong on LinkedIn. Your online presence should tell the story of who you are and where you want to be. Linda Sierra of Toft Group has extensive experience as a recruiter and human resources professional. She shares […]
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UC Santa Barbara Shines As Its Speaker Series Tops 22.8 Million Hits/Views
Who would have thought that UC Santa Barbara’s Distinguished Speaker Series would generate nearly 23 million hits/views? Certainly not I when I took over the program five years ago. The speaker series, which is part of the University’s Technology Management Program, has attracted an impressive cadre of venture capitalists, entrepreneurs and philanthropists, including: Peter Levine […]