Category Archives: Business/Professional

Director of Sales and Marketing

Posted on July 9, 2011 by mychildspath

Another friend from my days at Old Dominion!  Tom read the article in our Alumni Magazine and contacted me.  It was great to reconnect with him!   Here is his story…. Q:  What is the title of your profession? A:  … Continue reading →

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Tax Accountant

Posted on May 25, 2011 by mychildspath

My friend Patrick is a Tax Accountant.  I know a lot of kids are interested in the accounting field so here is another perspective from the field! Q:  What is the title of your profession? A:  I am a Tax … Continue reading →

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Licensed Independent Insurance Agent

Posted on May 3, 2011 by mychildspath

I met Karen while volunteering at the Scarborough High School Career Fair.  Of course, I gravitated toward the table with the insurance professionals to talk about their path to their careers!  You can’t take insurance out of the girl! Q:  … Continue reading →

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Computer Technician

Posted on April 25, 2011 by mychildspath

My friend Dagmar works as a Computer Technician at a college in Michigan.  I know a lot of kids are interested in the computer field, so check out what she is doing!  She also has a background in finance, which … Continue reading →

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Architect

Posted on February 17, 2011 by mychildspath

I have had so many requests for an interview with an Architect and I finally landed one thanks to my friend Julie.  Julie’s friend Kate agreed to fill out my interview questionnaire about her career as an Architect.  Here it … Continue reading →

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Insurance Agent

Posted on February 11, 2011 by mychildspath

John and I worked together for many years in the Insurance Claims world before he jumped ship and went to the Sales side of the business.  I recently ran into him at Rockefeller Center (!) and we reconnected.  He agreed … Continue reading →

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Environmental Engineering

Posted on January 26, 2011 by mychildspath

Another interview completed by a 5th grader!  She interviewed her dad, an Environmental Engineer.  I had never heard of Brownfield redevelopment  before, have you? I’m interviewing my dad, Rip.  His profession is environmental Engineering, specifically, Brownfield redevelopment.  That’s taking polluted … Continue reading →

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Claims Generalist

Posted on January 24, 2011 by mychildspath

Because of my extensive experience in the insurance world, many of my interviews are insurance related.  Personally, I really enjoy the field, so I hope you like to read about it!  I will say that many companies have started to … Continue reading →

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Project Manager- Ship Repair Facility

Posted on January 11, 2011 by mychildspath

I have a really good friend that used to be a Project Manager at a ship repair facility in Florida.  He has since moved on to another type of engineering position, but he agreed to talk to me about what it … Continue reading →

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eBay Sales!

Posted on January 10, 2011 by mychildspath

My friend Karen stopped working full time when she started having kids.  She wanted to make some extra money and decided to start a career selling on eBay!  Are you looking for a stay at home type of job?  This … Continue reading →

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