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Pizza hut to Ben Franklin part 2: the interview continues
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
Interview of a job hunt: from Pizza Hut to the Ben Franklin of the 21st century
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
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
The Empire’s New Talent
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
The Position
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
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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