tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15047071.post6727408115839319842..comments2023-07-23T10:34:59.470-05:00Comments on διάλογος: Seeking and Hiring - Part DeauxChris Freelandhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02959685692971056289noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15047071.post-68699526492628587752008-04-29T13:52:00.000-05:002008-04-29T13:52:00.000-05:00Dan, I think what it comes down to is that seminar...Dan, <BR/><BR/>I think what it comes down to is that seminaries (all of them) can only teach so much in the hours they have students. I have a 120 hour Masters degree, and there are still things that we didn't touch. Lots of things. <BR/><BR/>One of those things that goes by the wayside is basic professionalism. They try to cover some of those lessons by requiring students to have an internship. Unfortunately, they don't take the time to prepare those people to get a quality internship. <BR/><BR/>It's partially the fault of the seminary, but there's not much they can do about it. It's just not their emphasis.Chris Freelandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02959685692971056289noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15047071.post-85746146150274852082008-04-29T12:19:00.000-05:002008-04-29T12:19:00.000-05:00One thing I really appreciate about my (public) co...One thing I really appreciate about my (public) college is that it really trained us well in the job search: how to prepare a résumé and cover letter, how to interview, basically how to present yourself. (One big thing they railed on us about is that we need to do our research and show the employer why we want to work <I>there</I> -- so you don't seem like someone who's just looking for any job until the next thing comes along.) Even my boss has remarked on how all the applicants from my alma mater are well-prepared.<BR/><BR/>So, from your experience here and previous two churches, do you think that at the local seminaries, even if the spiritual training is sound, the job-search lessons are neglected? Or are kids these days just lazy?Danhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06573056657810429682noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15047071.post-38284025404406338912008-04-29T09:40:00.000-05:002008-04-29T09:40:00.000-05:00It amazes me what some people put in an applicatio...It amazes me what some people put in an application, cover letter, resume, etc. I don't think people have common sense anymore or just plain don't care! Good luck in the search!Karahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06845272352296160515noreply@blogger.com