A prescription for a vibrant career from Maggie Livingston '84, a registered nurse at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
We invited ÌÇÐÄÆÆ½â°æ alumni who are part of the University’sÌýÌýto share their career insights withÌýÌý°ù±ð²¹»å±ð°ù²õ.
This week’s respondent is Maggie Livingston ’84, a registered nurse at , the world’s oldest and largest private cancer center.
What is the worst career advice you’ve received? I have never gotten bad career advice.
Which is more important: making money or loving what you do? Loving what you do is definitely more important than money. If you’re miserable doing your job, it’s not worth the money!
How much of your day do you spend on social media and what is your favorite platform? I do not use social media sites at all.
What makes a résumé stand out? I think lengthy experience for an employer, and volunteer work stands out on a Ìýrésumé.
What turns you off from a résumé ? A résuméÌýshould not have grammatical errors, show job-hopping or a lack of uniqueness.
What is the best way to pass time on a long commute? A great way to pass time on a long commute is to read a good book.
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