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Post-FinCon14 Soul-Searching on My Hobby

September 22nd, 2014 | 50 Comments

Post-FinCon14 Soul-Searching on My Hobby

How I Developed My Hobby   In the spring of 2008, I went on a handful of interviews for PhD programs in my field. The interview days consisted of meetings with potential advisors, information sessions about the programs, and social time with current grad students. While socializing, I fielded the typical getting-a-beat-on you questions like “Where did you go to college?” and “Where did you grow up?” I was also asked over and over again what my … Read entire article »

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Is Your Blog on Your Resume?

February 13th, 2013 | 45 Comments

Is Your Blog on Your Resume?

I’ve been thinking about resumes and CVs a lot recently as Kyle has had me look at his CV about a million times before sending it out to potential advisors.  Believe it or not, I used to consult on resumes when I worked in my college’s writing center – not that I super knew what I was doing.   Some of the resume advice I have heard a few times is include hobbies and such because it … Read entire article »

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