New Job, New Mindset
Because here’s the thing: I love what I do for a living! I really do and I was getting bummed at the thought that I may have to leave the field because of all the challenges I was encountering.
Tag: higher education
20 Hard Truths I Learned in 2020
I was scrolling through some of my older blog posts and found this “gem”. My list of 19 things IContinue Reading
Higher Ed Is Boring
Dear Readers, You read that right! I, a higher ed professional and higher ed blogger, think that higher ed isContinue Reading
Running on “E” – A letter to my readers
Hi friends, I was trying to figure out what to write about this week. Several ideas floated around in myContinue Reading
Why You’re Not Getting Hired – Part 1
*This post will be part of a series. Check my blog each week (or follow to be notified) to readContinue Reading
Advising With Anxiety – My Experience
I’ve lived with anxiety for pretty much my entire life. As a small child, I used to get frequent tummyContinue Reading
4 Reasons Why Working in Higher Education Pisses Me Off! (And 4 Reasons That Make It All Worth It)
I’ve been working in my current role as an academic advisor for almost two years now. This is my firstContinue Reading
Speak Up! – Advocate for yourself as a professional
It’s no secret that working in any helping profession, such as higher education, can be exhausting work. Working with aContinue Reading
How to Prepare for Your First Higher Ed Interview
‘Tis the season for all you soon-to-be M.Ed. grads to begin applying for jobs. And as someone who had to go through the arduous process of job applications and phone interviews not too long ago, I know how anxiety inducing the process can be. Since starting my current position, I’ve had the privilege of sitting on the other side of the table as a member of several search committees and the chair of another. As the interviewer, I’ve been a part of many a good interviews and some really terrible ones. So, as a former grad student and frequent interviewer, let me share some important tidbits with you to help you prepare for your first job interview. Read until the end to set up a mock phone interview with me to practice the skills described in this post.
19 Things I Learned in 2019 Working in Higher Education
Before I say goodbye to 2019, I have to acknowledge everything I learned this year, working in higher education. I hope that my lessons will inspire you to reflect on your 2019 and, as always, please share your thoughts in the comments.
Danielle Victoria 