Ep. 83 - Director of Graduate Admissions - University of Findlay - Ashley Little

Welcome back to the Joust About Careers podcast! This episode features a conversation with Ashley (Erwin) Little, a 2007 Van Buren High School graduate who is the Director of Graduate Admissions at The University of Findlay. In this episode, Ashley shares how a typical day looks in her position, the role a graphic design degree played in her career journey, what students who might go to graduate school should be doing right now, and much more. Whether you are interested in a career in higher education or are still exploring your options, I hope that what Ashley shares today will help all of you make better career decisions and have fulfilling career journeys. Enjoy the show! 1:09 - How a typical day looks for Ashley as the Director of Graduate Admissions 2:45 - Every school is a bit different in how it handles graduate admissions. 3:50 - Ashley was committed to a graphic arts career when she was in high school. 5:12 - The art skills are still useful. 5:52 - Ashley still does graphic design, but it is now more of a hobby. 6:36 - Career paths are not always smooth. 8:00 - Majors that could lead to a degree as an admissions counselor. 8:45 - Admissions is like selling a product - a degree. 9:42 - Previous recruitment experience has been invaluable. 11:08 - Ashley’s relationships with her high school teachers laid the foundation for her career journey. 12:40 - The difficult parts of being an admissions counselor or director 15:05 - Travel as an admissions counselor 17:00 - How students can prepare for graduate school 19:30 - Be open to change. Questions? Connect with Brian on LinkedIn (linkedin.com/in/brian-bratt/) or e-mail (bbratt@vbschools.net). Connect with Ashley on LinkedIn (linkedin.com/in/ashley-little-6443b0196) or by e-mail (ashley.little@findlay.edu).