Bob Cohen

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About Me

words that describe me best Kind, considerate, caring, funny, warm, witty, creative, intelligent, perceptive, mentor, counselor, coach, motivator, teacher, advisor, friend.

my definition of success is Find out what you truly enjoy that comes easily and naturally to you, then get someone to pay you to do it.

Skills

As YSN's Chief Career Guru, I have extensive experience in career development assessment, counseling and education, human resource management, and HR consulting

My Life So Far

defining moments / milestones leaving the corporate world to work in higher education

my travels have included Europe, Canada, Caribbean

the speed my life moves at active

Career

currently, you could best describe me as professional

about my career I am currently: employed full time

what I love most about my industry: It's all about growth and knowledge

I work for: Harvard University

I work as an: Assistant Director of Career Services

people who've had the biggest impact on me my family and my friends

Personal Details

favorite movies Young Frankenstein, Princess Bride, The Godfather (all), Lord of the Rings (all), Schindler's List, Yankee Doodle Dandy, Sleeper, Forrest Gump, Wizard of Oz, Toy Story, Indiana Jones series, Silence of the Lambs

favorite TV shows Chuck, Lost, Heroes, Fringe, Boston Legal, CSI, Law & Order(s), NCIS, House, The Unit, Discovery Channel

favorite music Jimmy Buffett, Eagles, Beatles, Five for Fighting, Blood, Sweat & Tears (original group), Dire Straits, Bruce Springsteen, Paul Simon, musicals

favorite sports football, baseball

favorite books Any book by Dennis Lehane, Nelson DeMille, James Rollins, Preston & Child, Stephen King, Gregory Maguire

favorite magazines Travel & Leisure (hey, we have to take time off every once in a while), Business 2.0, New Yorker, Entertainment Weekly, any industry specific publication (print or electronic)

indulgences / guilty pleasures American Idol, Dirty Dancing (the movie)

when I'm not working I enjoy theater, being with friends, the ocean, a beach and the perfect margarita

other interests Industry events that have inspired me: NACE Conference, People I'd love to meet: Jimmy Buffet

My Goals

Education

Fairleigh Dickinson University '73 - '76

Human Resource Management (MBA)

Rutgers University '64 - '69

Political Science/Psychology (Bachelor of Arts)

Work Experience

YSN.com : Chief Career Guru

May '06 - now

Harvard University : Assistant Director - Office of Career Services

Sep '99 - now

Boston University School of Management : Associate Director, Career Services

Sep '90 - Sep '99

Costello & Company : Human Resource Consultant

Jan '81 - Sep '90

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Comments

Julie Klein said
on 1/29/2009

Bob, I was wondering if you could give me some advice. I am considering going into a graduate program. I will graduate with a BA in HRM and am considering a Master of Science in Negotiation and conflict management. Is it a good idea to go to grad school now? I have no work experience in HR currently and am worried about my chances of getting a job in May. Any advice at all would help. Thanks!

Carol Malcolm said
on 1/2/2009

HAPPY NEW YEAR BOB!

Ryan Latham said
on 9/3/2008

I could not agree more with your definition of success!

Kirk Baumann said
on 9/3/2008

Bob, it looks like we have something in common: the philosophy that "if you do what you love, you'll love what you do!" I have always had a blast in every position that I've held. From dishwasher to director, I have fun!

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