In this week’s episode you will hear

In the News (6:05): Lisa and Mark share and discuss a powerful letter from a mom and a daughter about how they almost fell into the “College Admission Trap” (Part 2 of 2) (Length 29 minutes)

This week’s question (35:33): Mark and Susan Discuss whether a student led information session is a concern the college is struggling financially (Length 14 minutes)

This week’s interview (49:09): Interview: What employers look for when making hiring decisions, Dawn Williamson, Chief Revenue officer of Media Solutions for Comcast Advertising. Preview of Part 1 of 3

• Dawn gives her backstory
• Introducing the topic-What employers look for when they make hiring decisions
• Dawn walks us through the hiring process
• Dawn shares some do’s and don’t when it comes to resumes and cover letters
• Dawn talks about the value of getting out of your comfort zone and having diverse experiences
• Dawn gives advice for someone who is looking for a job
• Dawn explains the role where you went to college plays into the hiring process (Length 16 minutes)

Mark’s recommended resource of the week : N/A

College Spotlight (1:05:45):

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