During the past few months, I have had the privilege to serve on Howard University’s School of Communications Blue Ribbon Panel. The 24-person panel finished its 3-month assignment yesterday by presenting recommendations for future curriculum, technology needs and opportunities for outreach and fundraising. While the panel’s recommendations will require further review and input from faculty and administrators,…… Continue reading Positive Job Prospects for Communicators Requires Colleges to Make Plans for the Future Needs of the Profession
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Seven Careers in a Lifetime? No Problem
A friend sent me the resume of his nephew last week, and asked me not to focus on the five jobs the young man has held in the three years since graduating from college. My friend commented about the restlessness of Millennials, and I agreed–until I read yesterday’s Wall Street Journal column by Carl Bialik. Bialik observes…… Continue reading Seven Careers in a Lifetime? No Problem
Evaluating a Job Offer
Q. After a long, stressful search, I received a job offer yesterday and need to accept by Friday. It’s not exactly the job I wanted since it’s with a small, fairly new company that no one has ever heard of. What do I need to know or ask before accepting the offer? -BR A. Congratulations, maybe. Despite…… Continue reading Evaluating a Job Offer