The first job I ever wanted was to be a “garbage man,” as that is what I called it at age five. I would run out to the curb each week when the garbage truck came. The garbage man would greet … Continue reading
“Calling” for Meaning In Our Work
James Thrasher
AUDIO – Dr. James Thrasher on WORD FM: The Job Search – It’s Not What You’ve Done, But Who You Are
On January 22, 2016, Dr. James Thrasher was a guest on “The Ride Home with John and Kathy” on Pittsburgh’s WORD FM 101.5. Thrasher discusses how the job market has dramatically changed over the past 20 years and how employers … Continue reading
Calling All Generation Xers … The Job Search: It’s Not What You’ve Done, But Who You Are
With graduation just a few months away, college seniors are searching for jobs. They should know that college graduates of today may have a dozen jobs in their lifetime, which often includes multiple major career changes. Shocking, yes. For members … Continue reading
Rating Colleges and Universities and—Blenders?
Early in his second term, President Obama charged the U.S. Department of Education to develop a new rating system for all higher education institutions. College presidents across the country are concerned and are asking some important questions. Jamienne Studley, a deputy … Continue reading
To Win or Not to Win: THAT is NOT the Question
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Winning has commandeered the high calling of sports and coaching. I walked into a Nike store with my kids and noticed the youth T-shirt table. I was shocked by what I saw: “Crushing You Will Be A Pleasure.” “Thank You … Continue reading
AUDIO – Dr. James Thrasher on "The What’s Up Radio Program" with host Terry Lowry
In case you missed it, Dr. James Thrasher, director of Grove City College’s career services office and the coordinator of the Center for Vision & Values working group on calling, was a guest on “The What’s Up Radio Program” with … Continue reading
From playground to profession: Choosing a career path at age 10?
A recent Wall Street Journal article by Peter Cappelli, “Why Focusing Too Narrowly in College Could Backfire,” caught my eye. Cappelli writes, “Students are told to learn the subjects that will best land them a job when they graduate. But … Continue reading
STREAMING VIDEO — Job Advice for College Students in Tough Times!
Fifty percent of college students today are either unemployed or underemployed. Dr. Jim Thrasher, the director of Grove City College’s top-ranked career services office and coordinator of The Center for Vision & Values working group on calling, gives some potentially life-changing … Continue reading
Super Bowl Heart: Longing and Calling for Meaningful Careers
$2,700,000 for 30 seconds of air time for Super Bowl XLII? That price tag is enough to make your heart jump right out of your chest! Sunday night the heart that jumped out with an “I Quit!” message for the … Continue reading