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Tell me about your job at a college or university

misoramen — Thu, 14 Aug 2008 14:38:54 -0800

Tell me about your (non-teaching) job at a US college or university! Specific things I'm wondering:

- Do you work full-time, part-time, overtime?
- Do you receive the benefit of taking classes for free?
- Are you able to avail yourself of that benefit?
- What was your training/history that enabled you to get your position?
- Do you work year-round, or only when school is in session (e.g. is August off, or spring break)?
- Do you know what background/training can lead to positions in admissions or academic advising?

I Wanna Be A Social Worker...

divabat — Tue, 17 Apr 2007 15:20:34 -0800

What can I do in social work and/or education that doesn't require a social work/education degree? I'm currently doing a degree in Creative Industries, submajoring in CI management (basically arts management) and creative writing. It fits my interests, and arts management is fascinating, but I would really love to get involved in a career in either social work or education.

I am passionate about alternative education, and about educational and lifestyle issues such as students getting stressed out over pressure for grades, people doing degrees they don't enjoy due to outside pressure, etc. I also enjoy working with community projects and nonprofits, specifically those related to youth, the arts, or multiculturalism. I'd mainly like to work directly with the community, but would also enjoy logistics, policy, and advocacy.

While I do a lot of volunteering, and am currently working in the university's student union, I haven't managed to find more work along those lines that doesn't require a degree in either field. I'm not much of an academic; I prefer real-world and experiential education. Doing a Masters would probably kill me (gah, academic writing!!), but I may consider it if there is a suitable program. It's a bit too late to change my degree, though I do have my electives remaining, which I plan to use on exchange.

I was thinking of being a guidance counselor, but I happen to be in the only state in Australia (Queensland) that requires an education degree to qualify as one. I'm not interested in being a teacher. My dream job would be to travel as road staff on an international study-abroad program (the one I have in mind combines performance, community service, professional development, leadership, and travel). Diversity management looks interesting too but I don't know what sort of qualifications one would need.

What can I do? Has anyone managed to break into social work without a social work degree? Are there any ideas for jobs I may have overlooked?

How can I big myself up on a personal statement?

angryjellybean — Wed, 21 Sep 2005 12:32:07 -0800

What can I write in the personal statement on my CV that makes me sound interesting and funny yet responsible and sensible, and like someone who would be an asset to the company that would take me on (without being boring)? I am at University but my degree involves a placement year where I go find a job for a year that is relevant to my degree course. My course is called Digital Arts and Technology, which is a combination of computer programming and web design, animation, and digital art. I have to write a personal statement that makes me stand out, because I'm competing with everyone else on my course for potential employers' attention. Any good suggestions? PLEASE try to think of something slightly witty because I just hate the idea of sounding boring =/

How to become a professor?

keswick — Tue, 12 Jul 2005 13:48:23 -0800

How does one become a professor (read: university level instructor)? Requirements? Length of time to meet these requirements?

Job prospects in Canada?

Keyser Soze — Tue, 02 Nov 2004 22:30:36 -0800

Is Canada a good place to go if you want a decent job and a good place to go for college?