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Petronella — Wed, 18 Aug 2010 05:11:07 +0000

Thanks for retweeting this post. It was chock full of practical advice. I’m just starting this journey and I might actually be employable one day!

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By: Robin

Robin — Tue, 10 Aug 2010 18:34:15 +0000

If you want a professor to be a reference ask them soon after your course is completed and try to be as specific as possible to the type of position that you are looking for. If a professor is asked for a reference three or four years after the fact, your professor is going to be hard pressed to remember any highlights of your performance in class. Also, if the course is a core or required class, only ask for a reference if you were a stand-out.

By: Alison

Alison — Tue, 10 Aug 2010 16:42:31 +0000

@Cathy – I understand that you feel that you’ve been pigeon-holed. Maybe you could volunteer or find part-time work in reference for awhile? That would show that you could do it!

By: Eric

Eric — Tue, 10 Aug 2010 15:21:30 +0000

If you have to give a presentation,
DO: practice your presentation at least once, in front of a live audience, before you head out to your interview. If you are prone to stage fright, do it several times. I was much more confident with mine when I gave it as a result of having practiced in front of my peers. Nervousness is understandable, and charitable people will make allowances for it, but it also doesn’t help you any.