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When You Part Ways

03-Dec-11

In education, particularly Higher Education (since the student population is more mature and more prone to questioning, processes of deduction, etc.), those in the profession are taught to examine and acknowledge, at least to one’s self, their ethics and beliefs. With that in mind, when leaving an institution (whether opting to leave for another academic [...]

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Does Past Performance = Future Performance?

03-Dec-11

I often think about my staff’s characteristics and my selection process for university positions. The majority were individuals that others had released from positions for various reasons but in whom I saw potential based on skill set match with the position at hand.   During my career, I learned that the degree to which an [...]

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After the Interview – Standing Out

03-Dec-11

You were among three finalists chosen to interview, face-to-face with the search committee, Dean, faculty, and students. What separates you from the other candidates? Why should the Dean offer you this academic position? How do you prevent “blurring” (when in the minds of the search committee, all three candidates ‘blend’ together)?   Keep in mind, [...]

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