Episodes
Our Fine-Arts-inclined student returns, wondering what they might get out of what is perceived to be an industry-based event. Surely non-profit organizations won't be attending… right? Mz Liz opines.
Published 04/22/14
A junior business major is having second thoughts about completing the degree - in fact, fine arts seem to be calling. Is it too late to change majors? Mz Liz opines.
Published 04/15/14
It's time to brush up on those interviewing skills, and Mocks seem like the best way to go. But with a visual impairment, this student wonders just how much to disclose. Mz Liz is an open book.
Published 04/08/14
Our PhD student returns thinking that a position outside of academia might be more in line with his future. The thing is, while he knows what he wants, he has no idea how to find it. Mz Liz has plenty of places he can look.
Published 04/01/14
After doing an unpaid internship in a local gallery, our art major is realizing having a studio after graduation may not be a reality and wonders just what the future holds. Mz Liz has a palette of colorful thoughts.
Published 03/25/14
After going to the career fair and interviewing with several recruiters, this international student is starting to get the feeling that domestic companies just aren't that into him. What to do? Ask Mz Liz, of course.
Published 03/04/14
It's a fantastic internship with a small Los Angeles-based film company this student is after - but the company is insisting that the internship be for credit. As it's not directly related to their major, their home department won't support it. Naturally, the student turns to Mz. Liz to find out how to make it work.
Published 02/11/14
Is Campus Interviewing appropriate for a Communications Major? Mz Liz has been asked variations of that question over the years, and of course, has some advice.
Published 02/04/14
This freshman is under pressure from parents to do an internship over the summer, but wonders if it's appropriate to do - and in what field, too? Mz Liz has her usual sage advice.
Published 01/28/14
When you find something you like, it's not a surprise that you'd want to keep at it for as long as you can. But as Mz Liz tells this Honors student, you might have to graduate but you don't have to leave what you love.
Published 01/21/14
Our psychology major is back and dismayed to discover that getting a job in that field likely requires graduate school. Not knowing whether they even want to go that route or not, Mz Liz helps by laying out all of the options.
Published 01/14/14
This senior Communications major graduates next May and knows it's probably time to start the job search. Realizing it might be a tad late in the game, he's willing to do almost anything to get started. Mz Liz has some advice.
Published 12/10/13
Our Ph.D. student returns, worried about how competitive the academic workplace seems to be. Should he have a backup plan, just in case? It depends, according to Mz Liz.
Published 12/03/13
It can be tough when you have a daughter who seems as though she'll never choose a major; more so when you are concerned that she might not choose one that will lead to a successful career. But when these parents ask Mz Liz for an intervention, they get an unexpected answer.
Published 11/26/13
Mz Liz gets this question quite a bit: you need a resume, even for a campus job, but haven't done literally anything since high school. What do you do? Take Mz Liz's advice, for one.
Published 11/19/13
Everyone tells you to do an internship - but how can you actually find one that is a good fit for your major? Mz Liz helps this double major in English & Creative Writing find a way to do just that.
Published 11/12/13
Our Microbiology major has been thinking about the advice Mz Liz gave and wonders now if it was a bit hasty to decide against going to grad school. But what sort of program would be the right fit? Mz Liz has more answers.
Published 11/05/13
This Fine Arts major is being harangued by his parents to do an internship - but what does that look like for a painter? Mz Liz has some advice.
Published 10/22/13
In prepping for his first American-style interview, this international student has come to understand there are some amazing differences when it comes to the process in this country. Mz Liz has some ideas on how to get ready.
Published 10/22/13
When you are a Ph.D. you tend to use a CV for your academic search; unfortunately, as Mz Liz points out, that's not exactly the same thing as using a resume for your job search. She has some tips on how to make the transition less painful.
Published 10/14/13
It's a tough choice: environmental sciences, social work or the new Family Studies degree? Mz Liz has a few thoughts on what this freshmen can do to clarify her thoughts.
Published 10/08/13
This microbiology major was originally planning on Med School but is pretty much burned out and has no desire to continue on. Mz Liz has some advice on where she should go from here.
Published 09/30/13
This Computer Engineering international student has been told that there's no point to attending the Career Fair since the organizations attending are only looking for US Citizens. That's not necessarily true, says Mz Liz.
Published 09/23/13
Pete the Junior is back and wonders if Campus Interviewing is something he should participate in. Mz Liz has a dramatic answer.
Published 09/17/13
A Physiology major laments that there just don't seem to be any interesting campus jobs in Wildcat JobLink. Mz Liz has some guidance on how to expand the search a tad.
Published 09/10/13