Wendy Blaettner

Director of the Schreiner Experience

Wendy Blaettner is the Director of the Schreiner Experience, where she oversees the areas of Career Development, Meaningful Work, Purposeful Lives, & Changing Global Society.  Wendy possesses over 20 years of experience in the field of Human Resource Management.  She enjoys mentoring students in their career planning endeavors, planning student career services events on campus, and networking with employers and community members to bring forth opportunities for students and alumni.  Wendy earned a Bachelor of Business Administration from Baylor University, and a Master of Science in Human Resource Management from Houston Baptist University.

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4 Ways Successful People Bounce Back from Failure

When one hears the word “failure,” the dictionary definition typically comes to mind: “an act or instance of failing or proving unsuccessful; lack of success: an effort ending in failure. … nonperformance of something due, required, or expected: a subnormal …

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Financial aid secrets for college students

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With graduation season looming, high school seniors throughout the country are receiving their college acceptance letters and celebrating their impending sense of freedom. At the same time, parents are studying financial aid options and scratching their heads trying to …

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How to Craft a Resume for Teenagers + Examples

Resume for Teens Example | Craft a Resume for Teens | Job\Searcher (jobsearcher.com)

By Wendy Blaettner
Wendy Blaettner Director of the Schreiner Experience
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3 Tips for Deciding What You Really Want to Do with Your Life

Are you having trouble deciding which career to pursue or switch to? Are you unclear about which area you want to specialize in? It's common to spin your wheels in confusion about how to find your true callings and passions. …

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We help applicants, students, job-seekers and professionals like you find the right career path using the power of firsthand experiences.
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How To Support Child & Youth Mental Health on a Remote Internship

by: Schreiner University student, Caitlyn Melo

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Labor Market Insights Announcement

Labor markets are rapidly changing with the transformation of industries. As a student, a knowledge of employment trends, skills lists, education requirements and salaries is essential to inform your career decisions, and prepare you for the job market. 

uConnect has …

By Wendy Blaettner
Wendy Blaettner Director of the Schreiner Experience
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How College Athletes Make the Transition to the Workforce

In the aftermath of the spectacular conclusion to this year’s NCAA men’s basketball tournament, it’s easy to forget that, for the vast majority of college athletes, no career in the game or sport of their choice awaits. And that can …

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5 Careers That Let You Travel the World

You don't have to wait until you retire to travel the world. If you choose the right career, you'll be able to see the world while you earn a living. In fact, there are many career paths that support location …

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Writing a Winning Personal Statement for Grad School

By Wendy Blaettner
Wendy Blaettner Director of the Schreiner Experience
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Do Your Hair Toss, Check Your Nails: Dressing for Virtual Interviews

As the great philosopher Lizzo put it: “[w]oo girl, need to kick off your shoes. Got to take a deep breath, time to focus on you.” When it comes to dressing for an interview, take the singer, songwriter, and musician’s words as …

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