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Author: Emma Baumgardner

What are some key interview questions not a lot of people ask?

Dear AAPAAN What are some key interview questions not a lot of people ask? Anonymous Dear Anonymous I had been a manager for 28 years and I had interviewed a lot of potential new hires on campus and on site.  On those interviews I asked most of the questions.  Toward the end of the interview, the interviewee […]

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Career

How critical is my (undergraduate) major to my future career?

How critical is my (undergraduate) major to my future career? – Anonymous  Dear Anonymous,  From my personal experience as a recruiter and a job switcher, I don’t think it matters a lot if you seek for a general management role for your career. but if you want to become a specialist, say doctor or lawyer […]

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Career

Should I vote Democratic or Republican to support Asians? I don’t feel either party supports Asian views.

Should I vote Democratic or Republican to support Asians? I don’t feel either party supports Asian views. -Anonymous Dear Anonymous AAPAAN is non political so I will not respond with a specific position on Democratic, Republican or any other political parties.  If no party matches your view on Asian American policies, you should balance that versus […]

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Asian Culture

3 Soft Skills You’re Already Developing (Hopefully) as a Student

Dear AAPAAN, What are some of the non-technical skills you developed at UVA? – Anonymous Dear Anonymous, To help frame my response, I will define “non-technical” skills as those that bring you to the next level in your job, beyond those of the essential skills needed to perform at the most basic level. For me, as […]

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Career, Student Life

Why can’t and why shouldn’t new employees get to present to Senior Management?

Dear AAPAAN Why can’t and why shouldn’t new employees get to present to Senior Management? Signed Anonymous Dear Anonymous, I am a big advocate of getting oneself in front of Senior Management so one can shine.  You need to get noticed in order to move upward. However, exposure to Sr. Management is a two edge sword.  Yes the […]

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Career