Becky King
Higher Education Professional and Career Coach
Wellesley College
Education
Pomona College
B.A., European Studies
Harvard University Graduate School of Education
Ed.M., International and Higher Education
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45:16369: What a College Alumnae Career Advisor Does w/ Becky King, Wellesley College Career Advisor [Main T4C episode]
Becky King is an alumnae career advisor and interim college career mentor at Wellesley College in Massachusetts. In addition to providing guidance and support to alumni and students, she also helps to plan and deliver programs that focus on the importance of networking and career transitions. Becky earned a bachelor’s..
Career Path
Interview Highlights
“If you’re not failing, you’re not trying new things, you’re not testing yourself.”
Best Career Advice
“Be curious and stay open minded and positive as much as you can.”
Career Challenge
“I had gone on a scouting mission and found the perfect job. I met with the two brothers that were running it. And I agreed with them over a cup of espresso that I would start June. I went home to California, packed up and I moved out to D.C. and I showed up and they both said we’re not sure we’re going to have the budget to pay you, the plans we have aren’t really materializing.”
Skills
Student Affairs, Higher Education, Career Counseling, Community Outreach, Program Development, Academic Advising, Resume Writing, Admissions, Nonprofits, Curriculum Design, Academic Administration, Internships, Job Search Strategies
Professional Interests
Bill Gates, Adam Grant, Daniel Goleman, Harvard University Graduate School of Education, Boston College, Babson College, HigherEdJobs, Salary Negotiation Tips, Inside Higher Ed — The New Conversation, Pomona College
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