In the United States, the healthcare system is complicated and confusing. People who need healthcare are often too sick to effectively navigate the labyrinth to get the care they need, so family members and friends may try to help but become overwhelmed as well.… Read more... “Health & Patient Advocate Career Advice From Industry Experts”
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How to Change Careers From Higher Ed
Recently a reader of this site wrote to me asking me how to change careers from higher ed. He said he loves helping students, but he feels frustrated that universities increasingly view students as numbers rather than individuals. He is exhausted and burned out rather than energized by solving the same problems over and over.… Read more... “How to Change Careers From Higher Ed”
How to Know When to Change Careers
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Dear Dr. Civitelli,
I work in higher education. I taught chemistry for 8 years at a community college. From there, I moved to a 4-year university to become a professional academic advisor. … Read more... “How to Know When to Change Careers”
How to Help People Affected by Hurricane Harvey
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I am a Texas resident and before I moved to Austin, I lived in Houston for six years. Starting on August 25, 2017, Hurricane Harvey caused a devastating amount of destruction and misery in Houston and in other parts of Texas.… Read more... “How to Help People Affected by Hurricane Harvey”
Advice From College Counselors: How to Succeed in College
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College counselors wish they could talk to every college student, but since there are an average of 1500 students for every college counselor in America, many students will never talk to one.… Read more... “Advice From College Counselors: How to Succeed in College”