Category Archives: careers

Pizza hut to Ben Franklin part 2: the interview continues

Posted on December 15, 2012 by Vasco Phillip de Sousa

Last time, we spoke to Joseph Ohler Jr. about his career prospects working from leaving the University in Wisconsin to working at pizza Hut.  And, we promised that we’d show how history shaped Mr Ohler’s career.. Well, the Employee for … Continue reading →

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Interview of a job hunt: from Pizza Hut to the Ben Franklin of the 21st century

Posted on December 8, 2012 by Vasco Phillip de Sousa

In the past Ptara interviewed documentarians and historians, those who have been published and won awards. We’ve had some interesting viewpoints from those who’ve studied history and used it for work. This time, we questioned an entrepreneur, and the Employee … Continue reading →

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Career Advice from a chin: Follow your dream

Posted on May 10, 2012 by Vasco Phillip de Sousa

You may think you know what to do with the future, but do you? Are you just going to stand there picking your nose all day? If so, Chinny McGringo has a word or two to say to you. If … Continue reading →

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The Empire’s New Talent

Posted on January 25, 2012 by Chinny McGringo

The Academy Awards this year, like other years, are going to the British. But does the Isle across the Pond deserve it? Has it ever such praise deserved? Continue reading →

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The Position

Posted on December 27, 2011 by Vasco Phillip de Sousa

Our brave hero, the Ambitious Candidate (who was exploring the Sea of Jobs for a New Opportunity), was travelling from Interview Bay to FollowupLand, on the Career Peninsula, when his ship (the HJS Network) was blown off course by a barrage of unexpected … Continue reading →

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Careers with History: Woodrow Wilson, 28th President of the United States

Posted on December 9, 2011 by Vasco Phillip de Sousa

Thomas Woodrow Wilson’s name is often used to sell history degrees. Wilson was the only President ever to earn a PhD. Yet he didn’t learn to read until he was ten years old.

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