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Professional Buzz

Professional Buzz

Professional Buzz is a blog warehousing relevant information, tips and tools for students and professionals looking for career development and advice. Topics range from leadership and management skills to interpersonal communication and innovation in the workplace. The blog is written and curated by Associate Dean of the Graduate College, Anne Converse Willkomm – drawing on her academic and professional experience to provide insight into the latest professional trends, challenges and skills needed to thrive in today’s everchanging workplace.

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Professional Development & Career TipsLeadership & Management SkillsInterpersonal CommunicationInnovation in the Workplace
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How to Apply for a Master's Program

Applying for a master's program can be overwhelming, so we outlined the steps to prepare and complete the process successfully.

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The Role of Grad School in Changing Careers

Whether you’re looking to move up in your organization or switch into a whole new field, graduate studies may provide you with the knowledge and networks needed to make those moves.

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Am I too old to go to grad school?

Never! Whether you're 25 or 60 going to grad school can enhance your career.

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Video Conferencing Dos and Don'ts

With so many professionals working from home, we explore the lighter side of video conferencing etiquette.

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A Guide to Working from Home

Learn how to be productive while working from home—whether it's your first time or you work remotely often—with these eight essential recommendations.

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3 Benefits to an Age-Diverse Team

As a professor, I have taught multiple classes with students ranging in age from 22 to 65. I love the diverse age range in class because I find the more mature students bring a life perspective the young students rarely have, and the younger students bring a vitality the older students have perhaps let lapse. I believe this to also be true in a team. So, what are the benefits of an age-diverse team?

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Coronavirus: Be Prepared From a Work Perspective

There is no doubt the next couple of months, while the Coronavirus progression is being monitored, will be uncertain. The more you can do to keep your anxiety and your team’s anxiety at bay, the better off you will be in the event this virus spreads quickly and drastic measures are enacted.

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5 Ways to Recover from Bullying in the Workplace

While I am not a psychologist, let’s be clear, dealing with the aftermath of a bully boss is a form of Post-traumatic stress disorder. Gordon points out that targets of bullies experience panic attacks, eating disorders, depression, and even thoughts of suicide, in addition to the lesser symptoms which can include sleeplessness, stomach issues, headaches, and general stress conditions.

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6 Strategies to Deal with Bullying in the Workplace

Bullying is hardly a new phenomenon, but did you know that bullying is fairly common in the workplace? According to The Workplace Bullying Institute, 19% of workers are bullied on an annual basis and 61% of those bullies are bosses. Given these statistics, I thought I would be important to examine this topic further.

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All Aboard: More Women CEOs and Fewer All-Men IPOs

Why do women only represent 36 percent of the top positions in the nonprofit industry when 75 percent of its employees are women? 

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Five Tips for Editing Your Own Writing

Gain tips like reading aloud and using smart tools for proofreading and editing your own writing.

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Don't Do These 3 Things When you are Experiencing Chaos at Work

We are often in a state of flux and chaos can be present without warning. Chaos can last short bursts of time or it can hang around with no apparent departure date. Regardless of the type or the duration. While the best thing you can do is your job, there are three things you should definitely NOT do!

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