Tag: careers
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Find a Profession with Purpose
Cornell University economist, Robert Frank, explores how to think beyond salary in choosing a career path. Values such as a sense of mission, moral satisfaction, and expertise are keys to a sense of well-being, as well as professional success. Follow the link below to the New York Times article. The Value of Finding a Job…
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A Liberal Arts Degree Offers Long-Term Value
Peter Cappelli, Professor of Management at the Wharton School, argues in a recent editorial on CNBC that students who spend their college careers in so-called “practical” majors may be on a riskier career path than their counterparts in the humanities. Using college to learn a narrow sub-specialty can make you vulnerable to the ever changing…