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How a bad job can improve a career
Having a bad job can hold many lessons in leadership, handling confrontation and clarifying career goals, career expert Michelle Kruse writes in this blog post. "Having a job that makes you unhappy will cause you to consider the kind of job you really want," Kruse writes. Brazen Careerist/Brazen Life blog
(12/22)
Didn't get the job? Offer a productive response
When you get turned down for a job, send the hiring manager a thank-you e-mail asking for feedback, writes Lisa Quast. Reiterate your interest in the company and ask the manager to keep your resume on file for future positions, she writes. Forbes
(12/22)
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New policy at U. of Mich. means fewer early admissions
Admissions officials at the University of Michigan are implementing plans to curb overenrollment and keep early admissions to around 33% overall, down from 37.5% in fall 2014. The move has caused more deferred admissions and larger waiting lists as the school works on keeping class sizes under control. Examiner.com
(12/21)
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Have you checked out HERC's diversity resources?
Diversity is integral to institutional excellence. HERC understands the need to remove barriers to the recruitment, retention, and advancement of talented faculty and staff from historically excluded and underrepresented populations. HERC maintains a list of higher education and related publications, websites, associations, organizations, and professional societies that serve diverse constituents and publish diverse content. We hope this list is helpful for career development and networking resources.
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