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Posts by mjd  

Joined: 15 Mar 2013 / Male ♂
Last Post: 31 May 2013
Threads: Total: 2 / Live: 1 / Archived: 1
Posts: Total: 3 / Live: 2 / Archived: 1
From: USA, NorCal
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mjd   
31 May 2013
Life / What do Poles really think about cats? [421]

At a party today, I spoke to a friend who has been to Poland several times over the past 30 years. She spoke of a Polish friend who "unusually for a Pole, really liked cats."

I found it hard to believe that Polish cat fanciers are unusual. Where I live, most every family has a cat. Any opinions? What do you personally feel about cats?
mjd   
19 Mar 2013
USA, Canada / Getting job in U.S. with Polish degree [14]

A similar idea: do a "stage" or internship as part of your program. All the Eurotypes I've known have done this. Then you have some work experience on your resume.

Further, such internships must be more common and thus easier to get in Europe than here. Try to make some accomplishments you can brag about to a future employer.
mjd   
15 Mar 2013
USA, Canada / Getting job in U.S. with Polish degree [14]

So you are an American with an American BA and a Polish business degree?

This reminds me of when we hired an American with an American BSEE and a British degree in the history of science. We wondered why in the world he had gone to the UK to study the history of science instead of getting an engineering job right away. We hired him on the strength of his bachelor's degree and considered his British degree to be a type of personal development experience.

Similarly, a US employer will wonder why you went to Poland to study business when American business schools are world-class. So you will have to provide a narrative that hangs together, that will make going to Poland to study business seem an obvious choice.What unique strengths and skills did you gain?