Quiz Mz. Liz

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Have you ever wanted to corner a Career Counselor and pepper them with your burning questions? This is a regular series that does just that. Mz. Liz tackles your tricky Career Counseling questions with warmth and humor.

 

Updates: Tuesdays at Noon (Arizona Time) from September to April

Duration: Approx. 5 minutes

Air DateTitleDesciption
10/29/2012  (03:41) Skip Right To Grad School

With the economy so bad, it might seem like an excellent idea to skip the job market and just go to grad school.  Except that without a master plan, that path could be just as rocky, according to Mz Liz.

 

Liner Notes

Music for this episode: "Tokoro" by Robert Falk.
10/22/2012  (04:54) Why Aren't There More Paid Internships?

It seems unfair to this student that there are so many unpaid internships out there.  Why aren't there more paid ones?  It depends on a few key factors, according to Mz Liz.

 

Liner Notes

Music for this episode: "Tokoro" by Robert Falk.
10/15/2012  (03:08) You Say Potato, I Say Umm

Ingrained habits can be tough to change, especially just a short period before something as important as an interview.  Are there any options for eradicating the dreaded "umm" from existence?  Maybe, says Mz Liz.

 

Liner Notes

Music for this episode: "Tokoro" by Robert Falk.
10/08/2012  (04:15) Academic Positions, Resumes and CVs for Ph.D.s

After completing a Ph.D., a graduate student is finding it difficult to find an academic posting and wonders if they should apply for other types of jobs… and if they need to ditch their CV in favor of a slimmed down resume.  Mz Liz says not so fast...

 

Liner Notes

Music for this episode: "Tokoro" by Robert Falk.
10/01/2012  (05:28) Maybe Pre-Med, Maybe Grad School, Maybe Not

Sometimes after you start a course of study, you discover that it's not exactly what you were hoping.  In this case, going on to Medical School doesn't seem all that appealing to this pre-med student, but Grad School might.  Maybe.  Mz Liz helps peel back the onion...

 

Liner Notes

Music for this episode: "Tokoro" by Robert Falk.
09/24/2012  (04:39) Year End Job Search

And just like that, it's October, you're graduating in December… and you've not quite gotten around to finding a job.  And you missed the last Career Fair.  Is all hope lost?  Maybe not, says Mz Liz.

 

Liner Notes

Music for this episode: "Tokoro" by Robert Falk.
09/17/2012  (04:10) Antique Career Fairs Aren't Career Fairs obsolete?  What's the point in going?  Mz Liz advises that reports of it's death have been greatly exaggerated...

 

Liner Notes

Music for this episode: "Tokoro" by Robert Falk.
09/10/2012  (03:28) Why Should I Do Campus Interviewing? When you are told to do something, you sometimes might question it - as with an Eller student who has been encouraged to sign up for Campus Interviewing.  Why should they?  Mz Liz has an answer.

 

Liner Notes

Music for this episode: "Tokoro" by Robert Falk.
09/03/2012  (02:48) Where Have All The Part-Time Jobs Gone?

After looking high and low, this student just can't seem to find any work on campus.  It's almost like they have just vanished… or have they?  Mz Liz knows a secret or two.

 

Liner Notes

Music for this episode: "Tokoro" by Robert Falk.
08/27/2012  (02:48) Better Than High School While looking through the part-time positions in Wildcat JobLink, a student realizes that it's time to dust off that High School Resume.  But is it good enough to use?  Mz Liz thinks it could have some use still…

 

Liner Notes

Music for this episode: "Tokoro" by Robert Falk.
04/30/2012  (04:15) How Do You Major In Chef? It's been a challenge for this student to decide what to major in, especially since his true interest - being a chef - is definitely not in the UA course catalog.  His options are still wide open, according to Mz. Liz.

 

Liner Notes

Music for this episode: "Tokoro" by Robert Falk.
04/23/2012  (03:03) Working Out A New Business A student is interesting in parlaying his part-time job during college into a new business after graduation, and wonders how Career Services can help get him started.  Truth is, Mz. Liz doesn't actually have much advice in this area...

 

Liner Notes

Music for this episode: "Tokoro" by Robert Falk.
04/16/2012  (04:34) Getting "In" With the Feds The Federal Job Search seems overly complicated, so a student naturally wonders if Career Services has any secrets about navigating the process.  One's perspective on how to apply might make it a bit easier, says Mz. Liz...

 

Liner Notes

Music for this episode: "Tokoro" by Robert Falk.
04/09/2012  (03:25) The Best School Districts It seems like a simple question - where are the best school districts to work in?  Not surprisingly, Mz. Liz says it's much more complicated than that.

 

Liner Notes

Music for this episode: "Tokoro" by Robert Falk.
04/02/2012  (04:46) Finding A Permanent Job In the U.S. An international student pursuing a degree in Mechanical Engineering desires to stay in the United States after graduation.  How can Career Services help in this area?  That's a tough one, according to Mz. Liz...

 

Liner Notes

Music for this episode: "Tokoro" by Robert Falk.
03/26/2012  (03:34) Creating A Relevant Resume Resume advice usually runs to only including items relevant to the position you are applying to.  But what do you do when none of your experience seems relevant to the job at hand?  Mz. Liz says that's not always the case...

 

Liner Notes

Music for this episode: "Tokoro" by Robert Falk.
03/19/2012  (03:56) Where Else Can A Finance Major Work? Even though a student has enjoyed studying Finance, working in the Finance industry doesn't seem all that appealing.  Are there any other options after graduation?  There are always possibilities, according to Mz. Liz...

 

Liner Notes

Music for this episode: "Tokoro" by Robert Falk.
03/05/2012  (04:22) Undecided And Still Searching A sophomore has taken plenty of classes, but nothing has really seemed all that appealing, major-wise.  Is there anything Career Services can do to help create a path to a major?  Maybe, says Mz. Liz...

 

Liner Notes

Music for this episode: "Tokoro" by Robert Falk.
02/27/2012  (03:31) Talking About Yourself Most interview situations require you to spend some time delving into your background.  But what happens when you don't feel comfortable talking about yourself?  Mz. Liz explains that it's a skill you can refine with practice.

 

Liner Notes

Music for this episode: "Tokoro" by Robert Falk.
02/20/2012  (03:51) Career Advice from Academic Advisor or Career Counselor? It's almost the chicken-or-the-egg dilemma: if you're struggling with a question about how your major fits with a particular career field, who do you ask?  Your Academic Advisor?  Your Career Counselor?  How about Mz. Liz...?

 

Liner Notes

Music for this episode: "Tokoro" by Robert Falk.
02/13/2012  (05:01) Recruiting for Lobbyists Is it possible to find a position with a Washington, D.C. lobbyist using Campus Interviewing?  Probably not, says Mz. Liz, but there are other options...

 

Liner Notes

Music for this episode: "Tokoro" by Robert Falk.
02/06/2012  (03:54) Landing A Job In Your Field A horticulture major is hoping to graduate into a career managing a botanical garden, but is pragmatic enough to think it unlikely directly after graduation.  Mz. Liz has some advice on how to better the odds.

 

Liner Notes

Music for this episode: "Tokoro" by Robert Falk.
01/30/2012  (04:59) Periodical Non-Recruiting From the outside it looks very much like Campus Interviewing favors Business and Engineering majors, making this student wonder why Career Services can't get a big magazine to come the the UA.  Mz. Liz observes that on-campus recruiting is not the ideal model for everyone...

 

Liner Notes

Music for this episode: "Tokoro" by Robert Falk.
01/23/2012  (04:31) The Specter of Unemployed Actors Despite a plurality of out-of-work actors, this student feels strongly that they are going to make it in the profession - despite their Mother's anxiety.  Does Mz. Liz have any advice for calming Mom?

 

Liner Notes

Music for this episode: "Tokoro" by Robert Falk.
01/16/2012  (03:24) Finding The Passion If you're not really passionate about anything, does that mean you won't be happy in a career?  There are more things in play than that in order to have a fulfilling life, according to Mz. Liz...

 

Liner Notes

Music for this episode: "Tokoro" by Robert Falk.
01/09/2012  (04:44) No Time To Waste When paying for your own education, time is of the essence and not getting into Nursing school as planned has left a student wondering how to make the coursework already completed apply to a new direction.  Mz. Liz says that experience is generally transferrable...

 

Liner Notes

Music for this episode: "Tokoro" by Robert Falk.
12/05/2011  (05:02) An Easier Way To Find A Job A frustrated student looking for work on the East coast wonders why there isn't an easier way to locate positions with successful companies.  Wouldn't it be more efficient for Career Services to just match up students and employers?  Not really, says Mz. Liz.

 

Liner Notes

Music for this episode: "Tokoro" by Robert Falk.
11/28/2011  (03:39) But The Money Is Important To Me Doing what you love is one thing; making money at it, according to Mz Liz, might be an entirely different matter.

 

Liner Notes

Music for this episode: "Tokoro" by Robert Falk.
11/21/2011  (04:21) Can You Speak To My Dad About My Major? A student planning to study linguistics is having some trouble convincing the father-unit that it is a worthwhile discipline.  Will Mz. Liz call and set him straight?

 

Liner Notes

Music for this episode: "Tokoro" by Robert Falk.
11/14/2011  (03:35) Making The Classics Pay (Well) Is it a challenge to find an internship for a classics major that actually pays well?  Maybe, maybe not says Mz. Liz.

 

Liner Notes

Music for this episode: "Tokoro" by Robert Falk.
11/07/2011  (05:11) Playing An Outside Internship Gig A piano performance major aspires to a solo career, and spends most of the day practicing or performing... which makes it tough to do an internship in a discipline outside of music.  Mz. Liz has changed her tune on how important it might be to get this external experience.

 

Liner Notes

Music for this episode: "Tokoro" by Robert Falk.
10/31/2011  (03:57) Graduate School = Better Chance Landing A Job Since jobs seem so scarce in this economy, it might seem reasonable to assume that a graduate degree would increase your chances of being hired.  Mz. Liz isn't so sure, however...

 

Liner Notes

Music for this episode: "Tokoro" by Robert Falk.
10/24/2011  (04:05) Following The Dream In A Bad Economy As bad as the economy is currently, it would seem to be a bad idea to major in something you love versus an area where you'd likely get a job.  It's a conundrum that gives Mz. Liz a chance to utter those immortal words, "it depends..."

 

Liner Notes

Music for this episode: "Tokoro" by Robert Falk.
10/17/2011  (03:11) Keep Calm and Carry On Going through an interview of any kind can be a rather nerve wracking experience... especially if you don't have these tips from Mz. Liz.

 

Liner Notes

Music for this episode: "Tokoro" by Robert Falk.
10/10/2011  (03:31) Encyclopedic Resumes With it being such a tight job market, a student wonders if breaking the "one page resume" rule might be a good idea -- after all, something might stand out for a recruiter.  Mz. Liz has some advice.

 

Liner Notes

Music for this episode: "Tokoro" by Robert Falk.
10/03/2011  (04:34) Turning Volunteerism Into A Career Is it possible to translate social impact volunteer work into a successful career?  Why yes... and maybe... says Mz. Liz.

 

Liner Notes

Music for this episode: "Tokoro" by Robert Falk.
09/26/2011  (03:31) A Job In The Hand Worth Two In The Bush? It's the classic dilemma: you're offerred a full-time position after a successful summer internship.  Do you accept, or hold out for something else?  Mz. Liz does not have an easy answer.

 

Liner Notes

Music for this episode: "Tokoro" by Robert Falk.
09/19/2011  (05:00) Did The Internet Kill Campus Interviewing? A student wonders if it's worth going through the Campus Interviewing program when many employers have online job sites.  Those are just one piece of the puzzle, according to Mz. Liz...

 

Liner Notes

Music for this episode: "Tokoro" by Robert Falk.
09/12/2011  (03:51) I Applied For That Campus Job... But No One Called A very frustrated student wants to know why no one ever called back after submitting all those resumes.  It can happen, says Mz. Liz...

 

Liner Notes

Music for this episode: "Tokoro" by Robert Falk.
09/05/2011  (05:34) Why Go To A Career Fair? A history major is wondering what the big deal is about the career fair, since most employers are unlikely to be looking for that discipline.  But wait!  In a surprise turn, Mz. Liz says that's not always case...

 

Liner Notes

Music for this episode: "Tokoro" by Robert Falk.
08/29/2011  (03:19) Oh Resume, My Resume! First time applicants are often asked to provide a resume... even when they might not have any experience.  Mz. Liz fills us in on how to handle that situation.

 

Liner Notes

Music for this episode: "Tokoro" by Robert Falk.
08/22/2011  (03:15) Wildcat Student Employment Fair Mz. Liz discusses the benefits of attending the Wildcat Student Employment Fair.

 

Liner Notes

Music for this episode: "Tokoro" by Robert Falk.
05/23/2011  (06:39) Who's On First Chris is off to manage his softball team when Mz. Liz decides she'd like to join the team. The problem is, Mz. Liz doesn't know a thing about the game, so Chris attempts to explain it to her...

 

Liner Notes

Music for this episode: "Coffee Beans and Tea" by Marty Buttwinick.

This episode originally aired May 12, 2008.

04/04/2011  (05:21) Getting The Best Career-Related Internship Freshman Nichole Nehrbas asks Mz. Liz what the best internship would be for the particular career she might be interested in.  There are many ways to answer that question, according to Mz. Liz.

 

Liner Notes

Music for this episode: "Tokoro" by Robert Falk.
03/28/2011  (06:05) Staying In The U.S.A. An international undergraduate majoring in MIS wants to stay in the U.S. after graduation and wants to know what Career Services can do to make this happen.  The answer, according to Mz. Liz, is a bit complicated.

 

Liner Notes

Music for this episode: "Tokoro" by Robert Falk.
03/21/2011  (04:18) Relevant Irrelevancy Only put items relevant to the job at hand on your resume is one piece of advice often bandied about.  But what happens when everything you've done is irrelevant to the position?  Mz. Liz says you can't very well have an empty resume...

 

Liner Notes

Music for this episode: "Tokoro" by Robert Falk.
03/07/2011  (04:47) Extra Experience Outside The Classroom Sophomore Nick Hernandez calls in to ask Mz. Liz what sorts of extra experience outside of the classroom might be desired by employers.  It's a great question, according to Mz. Liz...

 

Liner Notes

Music for this episode: "Tokoro" by Robert Falk.
02/28/2011  (05:01) Finding Your Best Career Freshman Brian Vorgel writes in to ask Mz. Liz how a student would discover a career that fits them the best.  There are many ways to do that, she tells him...

 

Liner Notes

Music for this episode: "Tokoro" by Robert Falk.
02/21/2011  (03:46) Bragging During Your Interview Often, talking about your accomplishments during an interview can seem more like bragging, despite the fact that they may well define you as the best candidate for the job.  Mz. Liz takes a stab at the difference between bragging and presenting your best to a recruiter.

 

Liner Notes

Music for this episode: "Tokoro" by Robert Falk.
02/14/2011  (03:26) Major Advisor vs. Career Counselor If you are wondering how your major fits into your future career, you may also be perplexed as to whether you should seek advice from your advisor or a career counselor.  Who you talk to may depend on where you are in the Career Search process, says Mz. Liz...

 

Liner Notes

Music for this episode: "Tokoro" by Robert Falk.
02/07/2011  (04:03) Cracking the New York Finance Market Finance majors often wonder how to score interviews with major East Coast financial firms, many of whom do not use Campus Interviewing at the UA.  There are always possibilities, though, according to Mz. Liz...

 

Liner Notes

Music for this episode: "Tokoro" by Robert Falk.
01/31/2011  (04:31) Dad Hated His Job A student's father spent years working at a career that he absolutely hated.  How can the student avoid a similar fate?  Mz. Liz identifies the possible reasons why this could happen...

 

Liner Notes

Music for this episode: "Tokoro" by Robert Falk.
01/24/2011  (04:48) Campus Interviewing - What About MY Major? It often seems like recruiters who use Campus Interviewing through Career Services are only seeking Engineering or Business majors.  Why?  How come advertising agencies never seem to come?  Mz. Liz explains.

 

Liner Notes

Music for this episode: "Tokoro" by Robert Falk.
01/17/2011  (02:38) Personal Statement Writer's Block Personal Statements can be rather important when preparing for Graduate School admissions -- and if you aren't the next Hemingway or Faulkner, perhaps just a tad daunting.  Fortunately, Mz. Liz can recommend some resources that might help.

 

Liner Notes

Music for this episode: "Tokoro" by Robert Falk.
01/10/2011  (04:05) The Thrill Has Gone One nugget of advice that students often get is to do something that you are passionate about.  But what if your not passionate about... anything?  Mz. Liz has some thoughts.

 

Liner Notes

Music for this episode: "Tokoro" by Robert Falk.
12/06/2010  (04:05) Good Grades + Experience + Career Services = Medical School? A physiology major is on the fast track to Medical School.  With good grades and an excellent batch of experience, is there any need to use Career Services?  There are always possibilities, according to Mz. Liz.

 

Liner Notes

Music for this episode: "Tokoro" by Robert Falk.
11/29/2010  (06:05) Hook Me Up! After meeting with a counselor and learning about the ins and outs of the career search process, a student wonders why it's so involved.  Wouldn't just be easier for Career Services to hook students up with employers?  Mz. Liz explains why that isn't the case. 

 

Liner Notes

Music for this episode: "Tokoro" by Robert Falk.
11/24/2010  (07:16) Momma Wants A Meeting While working on your career plans with your Counselor, you Mom has asked to meet with both of you.  Is this a good option?  Mz. Liz explains the pros and cons of the situation.

 

Liner Notes

Music for this episode: "Tokoro" by Robert Falk.
11/22/2010  (05:07) Making Good Money vs. Doing What You Want Everyone says to do what you want to do and not to worry about the money.  But if you do care about the money, what are your options when pursuing your dreams?  Mz. Liz has some thoughts.

 

Liner Notes

Music for this episode: "Tokoro" by Robert Falk.
11/08/2010  (6:43) Internships (that pay) for Spanish Majors A Spanish major is looking for an internship -- both for the experience and the money.  While the two aren't necessarily exclusive, there's much more to consider according to Mz. Liz.

 

Liner Notes

Music for this episode: "Tokoro" by Robert Falk.
11/01/2010  (06:34) Is Grad School The Answer? When the economy turns sour, is a student's best option heading to Graduate School?  Oh, if only it were that easy, according to Mz. Liz...

 

Liner Notes

Music for this episode: "Tokoro" by Robert Falk.
11/01/2010  (03:51) Help from Career Services for Academia Applications Now that you've earned your Ph.D. and you've decided to pursue a career in Academia, what exactly can Career Services do to help?  Plenty, says Mz. Liz.

 

Liner Notes

Music for this episode: "Tokoro" by Robert Falk.
10/25/2010  (4:42) What Major Ensures A Job? When picking major, which one would ensure that you would land a job after graduation?  Mz. Liz hates to burst the bubble, but...

 

Liner Notes

Music for this episode: "Tokoro" by Robert Falk.
10/18/2010  (03:37) I Haven't Got Time For The Nerves...! Who wouldn't get nervous when interviewing?  Mz. Liz has some suggestions for how to conquer this and remember what you what to say to the recruiter.

 

Liner Notes

Music for this episode: "Tokoro" by Robert Falk.
10/11/2010  (05:28) Including The Kitchen Sink on Your Resume With the job market as tough as it is, should the "one-page-resume" rule be suspended?  Mz. Liz thinks perhaps throwing everything (including the kitchen sink) on your resume might be a bad idea...

 

Liner Notes

Music for this episode: "Tokoro" by Robert Falk.
10/04/2010  (05:19) Interviewing from a Wheelchair? A graduating senior who uses a wheelchair is concerned how recruiters will react during Campus Interviewing: will they see the student or just the wheelchair?  Mz. Liz has some advice.

 

Liner Notes

Music for this episode: "Tokoro" by Robert Falk.
09/27/2010  (06:21) Web vs. Campus Interviewing With most employers recruiting via the Internet these days, is there any benefit to participating in Campus Interviewing?  It depends, according to Mz. Liz...

 

Liner Notes

Music for this episode: "Tokoro" by Robert Falk.
09/20/2010  (05:57) Why Does UCLA Have Better Companies at the Fair? After hearing from a friend attending UCLA how many cool companies were at their fair -- and how many of them aren't at the UA fair -- is it unfair to think that we're playing second fiddle?  Perhaps not, says Mz. Liz...

 

Liner Notes

Music for this episode: "Tokoro" by Robert Falk.
09/13/2010  (04:16) On Campus Employment After applying for position after on-campus position, the annoyance level at not being called back is getting rather high.  But Mz. Liz cautions that applying online is not the only step in the process...

 

Liner Notes

Music for this episode: "Tokoro" by Robert Falk.
09/07/2010  (06:02) Can I Avoid The Career Fair? With the big career fair on the horizon, a sociology major wonders if it's worth the effort to attend since it seems like employers aren't interested in that major.  Not so fast, says Mz. Liz...

 

Liner Notes

Music for this episode: "Tokoro" by Robert Falk.
08/30/2010  (03:26) Freshman Resume Blues It's the first time this student has had to apply for a job and send in a resume with an application.  Mz. Liz knows how to handle the dreaded "experience" question...

 

Liner Notes

Music for this episode: "Tokoro" by Robert Falk.
08/23/2010  (03:20) What Is The Wildcat Student Employment Fair? If you're still looking for a position, Mz. Liz says the spot to be is the Wildcat Student Employment Fair.

 

Liner Notes

Music for this episode: "Tokoro" by Robert Falk.
05/03/2010  (5:08) Too Quick To Accept That Job Offer In this job market, a student was so excited to have received a job offer that it was accepted immediately. But now that another company has come along with an offer of a more desireable position, how can the initial acceptance be undone? Mz. Liz has some unusually strong advice.

 

Liner Notes

Music for this episode: "Tokoro" by Robert Falk.
04/19/2010  (05:42) Ending the Post-Doc Job Cycle You're a post-doc with a Ph.D. in Chemistry, and yet again, your grant is not being funded next year. After working this cycle a few times, you're tired of chasing that next post-doc position; are there any other, more stable options? Mz. Liz opines.

 

Liner Notes

Music for this episode: "Tokoro" by Robert Falk.
04/05/2010  (05:10) Ph.D. Immediate Employment About to graduate with a BS in Biochemistry, a number of personal life issues are threatening to derail the hopes of going to graduate school and becoming research faculty. Immediate employment is needed in order to obtain health benefits, but what sorts of options are out there for someone with a degree in Biochemistry? Mz. Liz has the answer.

 

Liner Notes

Music for this episode: "Tokoro" by Robert Falk.
03/22/2010  (05:30) A Practical Major For My Son We open the QML mailbag and have Mz. Liz answer an email from a concerned father who wishes his son would focus in on a practical major.

 

Liner Notes

Music for this episode: "Tokoro" by Robert Falk.
03/08/2010  (05:08) Small Children, Small Desks And Chalk - Oh My! Smack dab in the middle of student teaching, an Education major realizes that choice of major is a horrible, tragic mistake. But so close to graduation, what are the options? Mz. Liz says not to panic...

 

Liner Notes

Music for this episode: "Tokoro" by Robert Falk.
02/22/2010  (04:51) Getting My Business Off The Ground An accounting major is interested in how Career Services can assist in getting a business off the ground. Mz. Liz tries to gently burst the bubble.

 

Liner Notes

Music for this episode: "Tokoro" by Robert Falk.
02/08/2010  (04:44) Coming Out On A Resume Though not particularly secretive about being gay, certain organization work on a student's resume might be more revealing than intended. Mz. Liz has some suggestions on how to handle the situation.

 

Liner Notes

Music for this episode: "Tokoro" by Robert Falk.
01/25/2010  (06:40) There Just Isn't Enough Time In The Day With schedules as crowded as ever, a first-year student is starting to feel a little bit overwhelmed. He asks Mz. Liz for advice in how to fit in those internships, campus club activities and paid part time experience and still manage to keep his grades acceptable.

 

Liner Notes

Music for this episode: "Tokoro" by Robert Falk.
01/11/2010  (05:29) Academic Career vs. Mainstream On the way to a PhD in English, this graduate student had always planned on a career in academia. But after attending a recent MLA conference, the allure of a non-academic career is more appealing. Without any "real world" experience, the student is worried about their prospects. All is not lost, according to Mz. Liz.

 

Liner Notes

Music for this episode: "Tokoro" by Robert Falk.
12/14/2009  (05:23) Homesick Anthropology Major A fresman Anthropology major is having a tough time adjusting to life outside of their close knit Iowa family. Despite the national renown of the UA program, would it be better to transfer to a school closer to home? Mz. Liz has a few thoughts on this.

 

Liner Notes

Music for this episode: "Tokoro" by Robert Falk.
11/30/2009  (03:36) Eco-Aware Business Major A business major has had a change of heart and instead wants to run an eco-lodge someplace remote... but the UA doesn't offer anything in the Hotel Management Arena. Mz. Liz explains how the dream can still occur.

 

Liner Notes

Music for this episode: "Tokoro" by Robert Falk.
11/16/2009  (04:44) Hiding Out In Graduate School Since the job market isn't so great, a Biology senior who loves the subject is thinking about heading to graduate school instead. However, his grades aren't exactly the best, which might limit his options; the future seems pretty bleak with just his undergraduate degree. Mz. Liz weighs in to assuage some of his fears... and misconceptions.

 

Liner Notes

Music for this episode: "Tokoro" by Robert Falk.
11/02/2009  (05:46) Sketching A Career In Painting Your passion is painting, and you naturally want it to become your career. But how unrealistic is it to assume that you'll be able to make a living at what you love doing? Mz. Liz tells us that the answer isn't all that straightforward.

 

Liner Notes

Music for this episode: "Tokoro" by Robert Falk.
10/19/2009  (04:09) A Series of Unfortunate Interviews Try as you might, you just don't seem to interview very well. Every last one has turned out badly, leaving you with absolutely zero self confidence. Mz. Liz tells you how Career Services might be able to help.

 

Liner Notes

Music for this episode: "Tokoro" by Robert Falk.
10/05/2009  (04:40) Heard It Through The Grapevine Friends have been talking... about the Campus Interviewing Program. But a student is looking for a position with a small business on the East Coast and is thinking about skipping out on the program and going it alone. Mz. Liz cautions that it might be best to keep all the options on the table...

 

Liner Notes

Music for this episode: "Tokoro" by Robert Falk.
09/21/2009  (05:38) Is The Career Fair for Everyone? With the upcoming Career Fair, a Spanish/Economics double major is doubtful that any of the employers attending will be interested in him. But more than that, if he did go, what would he say to the recruiters? Mz. Liz has a few ideas.

 

Liner Notes

Music for this episode: "Tokoro" by Robert Falk.
09/07/2009  (04:42) One Page Resumes You're in the process of updating or creating your resume, but you have one fundamental question: just how long does it have to be? Mz. Liz has some helpful guidelines.

 

Liner Notes

Music for this episode: "Tokoro" by Robert Falk.
04/27/2009  (04:52) Missing The Last Stanza A student poised to graduate from the MFA program in Creative Writing never really got around to thinking about life after graduation. With an advanced degree, teaching is an option but not necessarily a desired one. What else is out there? Mz. Liz has a few suggestions.

 

Liner Notes

Music for this episode: "Tokoro" by Robert Falk.