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Category: Critical Thinking

Are You a Morning or an Evening Person? Part 2 of 2
  • Critical Thinking

Are You a Morning or an Evening Person? Part 2 of 2

  • Posted on July 15, 2010January 11, 2021
  • by James

In my last post, I left you with the following question: “If you made a long to-do list, would you tackle this list in the morning or later in the…

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Quick Take on SMART Goals
  • Critical Thinking

Quick Take on SMART Goals

  • Posted on May 4, 2010January 8, 2021
  • by Andy

I first heard about writing SMART goals when I worked at a university career center over ten years ago. SMART is an acronym, and each letter represents a word that…

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Start Looking for a Job When You Don’t Need a Job
  • Career Success

Start Looking for a Job When You Don’t Need a Job

  • Posted on March 26, 2010January 2, 2021
  • by Andy

It was a rite of passage that happened every year about a month or two before graduation. Students would come in to the Career Center to look for a job.…

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To Seize or Not to Seize Every Networking Opportunity
  • Critical Thinking

To Seize or Not to Seize Every Networking Opportunity

  • Posted on March 23, 2010December 28, 2020
  • by Andy

Earlier this year, I went to an all-day workshop primarily for local career advisors who worked in the college, university and private settings. The hosts did a great job in…

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Critical Thinking: A Critical Component to Career Self Assessment
  • Career Planning Steps

Critical Thinking: A Critical Component to Career Self Assessment

  • Posted on March 19, 2010December 27, 2020
  • by Andy

In the context of career planning and development, self assessment serves as the starting point to determine – or confirm – what is important to you in terms of your…

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Taking College Classes to Explore Your Interests and Career Possibilities
  • Critical Thinking

Taking College Classes to Explore Your Interests and Career Possibilities

  • Posted on March 2, 2010December 26, 2020
  • by Andy

If you are starting out in college right now, taking classes that interest you is a great way to explore and determine if a corresponding major and/or career is a…

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