http://www.jobster.com/at/person/show/217440?hbxcmp=feed&hbxsrc=rss_user_answers http://www.jobster.com/at/assets/images/jobster/logos/rss_logo.gif http://www.jobster.com/at/person/show/217440?hbxcmp=feed&hbxsrc=rss_user_answers Wed, 07 Nov 2007 21:28:31 GMT Most recently updated answers by Randy Riddle http://www.jobster.com/at/answer/view/210911?answer_class=AnswerBase Seeing one of my co-workers, who was in charge of recruiting student assistants, dressed up in a chicken suit at an event to recruit students to work for our group. Wed, 07 Nov 2007 21:28:31 GMT http://www.jobster.com/at/answer/view/210911?answer_class=AnswerBase http://www.jobster.com/at/answer/view/211754?answer_class=AnswerBase Majored in Public and Applied History which looks at teaching history in a non-traditional setting, such as a museum or archives. My coursework included small business management, marketing, computer science, media and education. Wed, 07 Nov 2007 21:27:10 GMT http://www.jobster.com/at/answer/view/211754?answer_class=AnswerBase http://www.jobster.com/at/answer/view/211760?answer_class=AnswerBase The biggest project I worked on at Wake Forest was planning and implementation of three special-use classroom facilities for Art, Music and Theater with budgets ranging from $50K to $500K. Wed, 13 Jun 2007 10:38:43 GMT http://www.jobster.com/at/answer/view/211760?answer_class=AnswerBase http://www.jobster.com/at/answer/view/211756?answer_class=AnswerBase The biggest project I've worked on at Duke was managing the production of an interactive CD to promote the use of our course management system. The disc, which had a budget of about $25K was distributed to all of the faculty at the university. Wed, 13 Jun 2007 10:35:58 GMT http://www.jobster.com/at/answer/view/211756?answer_class=AnswerBase http://www.jobster.com/at/answer/view/210920?answer_class=AnswerBase My major was Public and Applied History, which looks at teaching history in non-traditional settings, such as museums. It's a good background for someone interested in applying teaching to technology. Tue, 12 Jun 2007 19:42:58 GMT http://www.jobster.com/at/answer/view/210920?answer_class=AnswerBase http://www.jobster.com/at/answer/view/210916?answer_class=AnswerBase I took the position for professional growth reasons and for better opportunities for advancement. Tue, 12 Jun 2007 19:41:58 GMT http://www.jobster.com/at/answer/view/210916?answer_class=AnswerBase http://www.jobster.com/at/answer/view/210909?answer_class=AnswerBase I saw the posting for the position in a professional mailing list. Tue, 12 Jun 2007 19:39:17 GMT http://www.jobster.com/at/answer/view/210909?answer_class=AnswerBase http://www.jobster.com/at/answer/view/210908?answer_class=AnswerBase Knowing someone who works there. Tue, 12 Jun 2007 19:38:29 GMT http://www.jobster.com/at/answer/view/210908?answer_class=AnswerBase http://www.jobster.com/at/answer/view/62222?answer_class=AnswerBase The sense of community that comes from a smaller institution; you can get to know almost everyone on campus and exchange ideas across disciplines and work areas. Tue, 12 Jun 2007 18:22:11 GMT http://www.jobster.com/at/answer/view/62222?answer_class=AnswerBase http://www.jobster.com/at/answer/view/62223?answer_class=AnswerBase The Library, where I work, has a participatory process - candidates for professional positions will typically do a presentation that's open to the entire Library staff and interested faculty and will have a full slate of meetings over a day with members of various units within the Library. Some higher-level positions at the university might have a similar interview process that goes on for two days with the candidate meeting with representatives of administrative and faculty groups on campus. In many job searches, candidates in early rounds are given a telephone interview and that pool is narrowed down to those that will interview on campus. Tue, 12 Jun 2007 18:21:35 GMT http://www.jobster.com/at/answer/view/62223?answer_class=AnswerBase http://www.jobster.com/at/answer/view/62225?answer_class=AnswerBase Advancement at Duke University can be difficult. Individual units and divisions are usually fairly small, so it's difficult to "move up" within the organization; typically, one would seek a move to a different unit or division for a more challenging or advanced mid-level position. Management and administrative positions are typically filled by outside hires from similar research institutions. Tue, 12 Jun 2007 18:17:04 GMT http://www.jobster.com/at/answer/view/62225?answer_class=AnswerBase http://www.jobster.com/at/answer/view/62228?answer_class=AnswerBase I've had wonderful experiences being on committees and working groups with members of the Library staff at Duke. It gives us an opportunity to share some different perspectives, since I'm coming from the faculty teaching and technology area at the university. Tue, 12 Jun 2007 18:16:03 GMT http://www.jobster.com/at/answer/view/62228?answer_class=AnswerBase http://www.jobster.com/at/answer/view/62229?answer_class=AnswerBase Do as much research as you can about other similar units on campus or people you will work with. Duke has a very loose administrative structure with many overlapping responsibilities in different areas. It may take some doing to find out who you need to talk with to get things done. Tue, 12 Jun 2007 18:15:49 GMT http://www.jobster.com/at/answer/view/62229?answer_class=AnswerBase http://www.jobster.com/at/answer/view/62232?answer_class=AnswerBase I live in a little town about a half hour away from Duke University; I just hop on the interstate and go east. Tue, 12 Jun 2007 18:15:21 GMT http://www.jobster.com/at/answer/view/62232?answer_class=AnswerBase http://www.jobster.com/at/answer/view/62233?answer_class=AnswerBase When I worked at Wake Forest University, I lived in a part of town called the "West End", a series of older neighborhoods on the outskirts of downtown. It was about a ten minute drive from the university. Tue, 12 Jun 2007 18:15:06 GMT http://www.jobster.com/at/answer/view/62233?answer_class=AnswerBase http://www.jobster.com/at/answer/view/153776?answer_class=AnswerBase I'm really passionate about how new technologies can be used to improve communication, collaboration and creativity. It's the basis for a start-up idea I'm working on at the moment. Wed, 28 Jan 2009 11:57:34 GMT http://www.jobster.com/at/answer/view/153776?answer_class=AnswerBase http://www.jobster.com/at/answer/view/153787?answer_class=AnswerBase I've worked in both large and small companies and prefer one that's small, even a start-up. You have an opportunity to get to know all the employees and there are more opportunities to stretch and be creative. It's easy to get lost in the bureaucracy of a large company or corporation. Wed, 28 Jan 2009 11:56:24 GMT http://www.jobster.com/at/answer/view/153787?answer_class=AnswerBase http://www.jobster.com/at/answer/view/153959?answer_class=AnswerBase Interested in employment in the private sector in project management or as a manager of training and development. I've been in academia for the past decade and feel that the private sector would provide more opportunities for my professional growth and development. Wed, 28 Jan 2009 11:52:21 GMT http://www.jobster.com/at/answer/view/153959?answer_class=AnswerBase http://www.jobster.com/at/answer/view/210938?answer_class=AnswerBase If I didn't have family commitments and could make enough money, I'd like Los Angeles, mainly because of the arts and cultural opportunities. Wed, 28 Jan 2009 11:51:57 GMT http://www.jobster.com/at/answer/view/210938?answer_class=AnswerBase http://www.jobster.com/at/answer/view/210966?answer_class=AnswerBase I enjoy walking, hiking, photography and writing. I also collect vintage audio - reel to reel tapes, vinyl lps, and radio transcriptions. I also volunteer for the Old Time Radio Researchers group, which does restoration of classic comedy and drama radio programs from original radio transcription discs. Wed, 28 Jan 2009 11:50:32 GMT http://www.jobster.com/at/answer/view/210966?answer_class=AnswerBase http://www.jobster.com/at/answer/view/153898?answer_class=AnswerBase I'm a big fan of films, old time radio and music and I'm something of an audiophile. I collect transcriptions - records of radio programs used by stations in the 1930s and 40s. I also enjoy hiking and photography (including 3d or stereo photography). Fri, 09 May 2008 22:15:42 GMT http://www.jobster.com/at/answer/view/153898?answer_class=AnswerBase http://www.jobster.com/at/answer/view/153923?answer_class=AnswerBase My bosses have described me a "thorough" and "diligent" and have noted that they have respect and interest in my opinions and feedback. Fri, 09 May 2008 22:14:24 GMT http://www.jobster.com/at/answer/view/153923?answer_class=AnswerBase http://www.jobster.com/at/answer/view/329172?answer_class=AnswerBase LinkedIn. Wed, 07 Nov 2007 21:16:16 GMT http://www.jobster.com/at/answer/view/329172?answer_class=AnswerBase http://www.jobster.com/at/answer/view/210963?answer_class=AnswerBase The main thing that satisfies me in work is the sense that I'm learning something new and solving a problem at the same time. Tue, 12 Jun 2007 20:00:37 GMT http://www.jobster.com/at/answer/view/210963?answer_class=AnswerBase http://www.jobster.com/at/answer/view/210955?answer_class=AnswerBase I would have probably hiked the Appalachian Trail before starting work; it's difficult to take a few months off from life later when you're working full-time. Tue, 12 Jun 2007 19:57:15 GMT http://www.jobster.com/at/answer/view/210955?answer_class=AnswerBase http://www.jobster.com/at/answer/view/210950?answer_class=AnswerBase Working in the private sector in project management or heading up my own technology firm. (Or both.) Tue, 12 Jun 2007 19:54:17 GMT http://www.jobster.com/at/answer/view/210950?answer_class=AnswerBase http://www.jobster.com/at/answer/view/210946?answer_class=AnswerBase Working as a drive-time dj at a country radio station in my home town in Appalachia - hard work, but a lot of fun. Tue, 12 Jun 2007 19:51:58 GMT http://www.jobster.com/at/answer/view/210946?answer_class=AnswerBase http://www.jobster.com/at/answer/view/210940?answer_class=AnswerBase Keep an open mind and don't plan on staying in your first job very long. Tue, 12 Jun 2007 19:50:40 GMT http://www.jobster.com/at/answer/view/210940?answer_class=AnswerBase http://www.jobster.com/at/answer/view/153780?answer_class=AnswerBase The most bizarre interview experience I had was for a job when I first got out of college, working for a small business that built and painted false teeth and bridges for dentists. It was bizarre because there was no job there - an agency had added a want ad they placed months ago to their database. It was a bit awkward, but the owner of the business showed me around, talked about the business and was a very good sport about the whole thing. It was interesting to see the facility and processes they used. Wed, 28 Feb 2007 19:29:40 GMT http://www.jobster.com/at/answer/view/153780?answer_class=AnswerBase http://www.jobster.com/at/answer/view/153766?answer_class=AnswerBase I have an idea for a start-up company that I'm currently working on that looks at using concepts of psychohistory for marketing analysis. If I could change professions completely, I'd love to work in a profession where I could be outdoors more. Wed, 21 Feb 2007 21:02:15 GMT http://www.jobster.com/at/answer/view/153766?answer_class=AnswerBase