As I’ve mentioned in previous posts, I attended The Placement Exchange (TPE) last year as a candidate. It was there that I interviewed for the position that I currently hold. I’m extremely fortunate to be able to attend TPE again this year, but this time I’ll be on the other side of the table.
Now that I have returned to North Dakota and have had a second to breathe, I have been able to reflect more about my TPE experience. TPE is The Placement Exchange, a large placement conference for student affairs job seekers held in conjunction with the NASPA annual conference. This year, TPE took place in Indianapolis.… Continue reading TPE: Recap and Reflection
As interviews are beginning to wind down and offers are flooding in, it is time to make the tough decisions. Many Student Affairs/Higher Education programs require assistantships for full admission to the program. Even if an assistantship is not required, it is one of the best ways to get funding for graduate school. For the… Continue reading Making the Most of a Graduate Assistantship
The last few weeks have been crazy. Juggling work, school, and my volunteer positions is normally enough to keep me busy, but throw in internship interviews and these past few weeks have been just insane. Going through the internship process with ACUHO-I, NACA, and NODA (yes, I did all three) was a wonderful experience. I know… Continue reading Personal Update: Excitement and a Request
Of all of the interview types, I personally have the most difficulty with Skype interviews. Something about them just makes me more nervous than others. However, with practice and preparation, you can nail your next Skype interview. Many graduate programs prefer Skype interviews over phone interviews because it is kind of the best of both… Continue reading Interview Season: The Skype Interview
While many future student affairs graduate students will be attending on-campus interviews for programs and assistantships, many others will take part in phone or Skype interviews. Each of these has its unique challenges and advantages over the on-campus interview; however many of the same general tips from on-campus interviews apply to these interviews. You can… Continue reading Interview Season: The Phone Interview
What do searching and applying for graduate schools, internships, and jobs have in common? More likely than not, you will be required to do an interview in one form or another. I have never claimed to be good at interviewing. I used to be awkward and stumble over my words and thoughts while trying to… Continue reading Interview Season: The On-Campus Interview
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