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TwitterI receive a lot of questions from people on what they should do when starting a new job. I like to keep things simple, so I always try to remember the acronym, “S.T.U.D.Y.” Just follow this easy-to-remember map to settling into your new position:
S = Survey your surroundings.
T = Take the time required to understand [...]
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Tips for Starting a New Job from Lisa Quast
November 28th, 2009 
Andrea What Does a Benthic Ecologist Do?
October 2nd, 2009 Andrea When we think science, we think academic; the word however, refers not just to the subject but to so much more. And when we look at careers in science, most of us assume it has to be stodgy and staid, most probably in stale and sterile research labs. But science and the careers it offers [...]
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Comments OffGuest Post: Consider a Career in Geographic Information Systems
August 24th, 2009 Andrea It’s not a subject that most people are aware of when they are looking for majors in college, but it is one that offers a great deal of scope and potential, both as a money spinner and as a personal development tool. A career in Geographical Information Systems (GIS) is not only exciting, it also [...]
Spying 101: Will Colleges Start Offering Intelligence Officer Training Programs?
July 30th, 2009 Andrea According to The Washington Post, as part of the 2010 intelligence authorization bill, the Obama administration has proposed that colleges and universities begin intelligence officer training programs that would prepare “first- and second-generation Americans, who already have critical language and cultural knowledge” for government careers.
The proposal sent to Congress by Director of National Intelligence Dennis [...]
Posted in academic, career planning, college, education, guest post Tags: academic, degree, education, government, guest post Comments OffTrends in MBA Admissions Change with the Economy
July 14th, 2009 Andrea The troubled economy has had an impact on almost everyone, and MBA applicants are no exception. Admissions trends are changing rapidly. Here are a few things that potential MBAs can expect from the current market:
Applications Are Up
Recessions almost always have an impact on grad school applications–particularly MBA program applications. When the economy gets tough, people [...]
Guest Post: The Difference Between Crime Scene Investigators and Technicians
June 23rd, 2009 Andrea The following article was written by Kat Sanders, who regularly blogs on the topic of forensic science technicians colleges at her blog Forensic Scientist Blog. She welcomes your comments and questions at her email address: katsanders25@gmail.com.
The advent and popularity of television shows like CSI, Law and Order, NYPD Blue and Bones have created an enormous [...]
Posted in career, career planning, guest post Tags: crime scene investigators, forensic science, guest post, technicians Comments OffCriminal Justice Careers: Spotlight on Crime Scene Investigator
May 21st, 2009 Andrea According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, one of the fastest growing criminal justice careers is crime scene investigator—yes, the job highlighted in the popular television show CSI—and an online criminal justice degree can get you started in this exciting field.
What do crime scene investigators do?
Also called forensic science technicians, crime scene technicians, or [...]