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Advice
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What books, magazines, periodicals, websites or other materials should people read to learn more about this field? |
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Chronicle of Philanthropy, Chronicle of Higher Education, Council for Advancement and Support of Education,
Independent Sector, Council on Foundations, and local newspapers
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What questions would you ask of someone who wants to do this work? |
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What is your passion?
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In what kinds of jobs can recent college graduates have the most impact in your field? |
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Admissions counselors, annual fund directors
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What are the major trends and/or key issues in your field? |
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- Leveraging the prestige and power of higher education for social change.
- Making Universities more responsive to their communities.
- Using advancement efforts to promote greater giving and volunteering.
- Engaging lifelong learners and teachers.
Challenge: The social criticism from all sides due to the failure to adequately address these issues.
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What forms of support and/or advice have you found most valuable (mentoring, trainings, professional development, attending conferences, etc.)? |
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- Having a mentor
- Being a mentor (where you learn most — if you listen)
- Conferences — for networking and rejuvenation.
- Industry publications.
- Keeping engaged in something totally different to inform the work you do each day.
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What is a common or tough interview question a candidate in your field should be prepared to answer? |
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Why shouldn't I hire someone with more experience? (This is a trap — you have plenty of experience)
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What other advice would you give people who want to do this work? |
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When the three frustrating things loom larger than the three great things — get out.
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