Philadelphia CEO Says Degrees Show A Long Term Commitment
"The HR people like to see a degree because it shows that the applicant can set and achieve a long range goal," says Christopher Porter.
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"The HR people like to see a degree because it shows that the applicant can set and achieve a long range goal," says Christopher Porter.
"Even for veteran teachers, taking advantage of continuing education opportunities is a great way to re-energize and refresh your praxis," says Lisa Shechtman.
"I was fortunate enough to receive degrees in computer science, law and rabbinic ordination, and both the knowledge and rigorous logical analysis gained during those pursuits are something I use every day," says CEO Jonathan Frankel.
"Align yourself with superiors who have your best interest at heart—that they are focused on your development and not on their status," says Dr. Marilyn Benoit.
"It is so important to create a healthy environment for team members so that they can reach their full potential at work. Employers and managers need to nurture employees and offer as many health and wellness benefits as they possibly can," says Kelly Maack.
"In today's market it is important that we hire agents who will work at this career full time. The business is getting more and more complicated, and in order to make a great living at this profession, agents need to be experienced in all types of real estate transactions," says John Zeigler.
"I firmly believe that a multi-disciplinary, collaborative approach is best when it comes to assessing and treating children and adolescents," says Dr. Kate Altman.
"Our verse as educators is to fan that flame, not to extinguish it. If you love children, if you love to learn and if you have a growth mindset, you are ready to fan the flame of learning," encourages Nicolle Hutchinson.
"My goal is to stay on top of changes in healthcare, as well as every industry I work in," says Ed Mamrak.
"It is always a great feeling when you see users find great value in the systems or IT infrastructure you and your team have helped to build," says Ken Lubiski.
"Software literacy is becoming more and more important across all industries, and the next generation of business leaders will be expected to understand software in a way that current executives may not," says Zack Stiefler.
"Creating a learning environment that engages and challenges a broad range of students with different learning styles, interests and needs is no small feat," says Joel Zarrow.
"Our data has become our lives. We carry it in our mobile phones and on our tablets, and when I protect people's data, I am protecting their lives and livelihood." says Scott Shober.
"My education taught me to be a self-sufficient and life-long learner. You learn to acquire new knowledge without being instructed directly," says Chris McNabb.
"While not every student will love every subject they take, they need to be able to see that the person guiding the discussion believes that the subject is so important that students will just want to understand what is going on," says Shane Kinsella.
"Psychology is a diverse field with endless specialties, so do your research and figure out what's of most interest to you," says Dr. Dawn Graham.
"My education provided a strong foundation for my career. Without it, I would have never been prepared or equipped to handle the unexpected challenges that came with running a business, or supporting entrepreneurs as they buy/sell their businesses," says Joe Chiarello.
The key to getting experience is not only to be willing to perform many varied duties but to actively pursue opportunities to perform in and experience different elements of business operations.
"With an accelerated growth in the home building industry, the demand for qualified candidates has quickly outpaced the supply. It has become an "Employees' Market" again," says Jay Lehman.
"Set a goal, then follow your heart. One without the other will not lead to a satisfying experience," says Julie Stern.
"My education at Wharton and Villanova gave me a strong foundation and overall structure to analyze difficult business decisions and develop solutions," says CEO Randall Hendricks.
"Many people fall in love with the idea of working at a tech-driven company without understanding what the culture will be. It's so important to make sure that the job you seek matches your personality traits," Says CEO Tim Daly.
"I think the most important duties [of a psychologist] are to listen to people, to hear what they aren't saying and help them figure that out." says Dr. Novak.
"Be willing to work hard, willing to learn and seek out opportunities that stretch your capabilities," says Michael Carbone.
"Without a doubt, my advanced training and certifications as a reading specialist help me and my students every day," says Lauren Bell.
