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Interviews with Industry Leaders & Academic Experts
Our interviewees will help you discover what it is like to work with various companies and universities in Switzerland and abroad. You will also learn about persuasive and effective oral and written communication.
Whether you are a junior professional looking for career inspiration or simply curious about the latest work and research in economics, communications, international relations, education, and related fields, in the section below you will find valuable insights and motivation to explore new research, ideas, and career opportunities.
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Sorina I. Crisan, PhD
Sep 12, 202311 min read
The Careers of UN Staff Spouses: Interview with Paloma Redondo
What does it look like to be a UN staff spouse and embark on a career journey that spans multiple nations and opportunities? In this...
Sorina I. Crisan, PhD
Aug 1, 20238 min read
5 Book Recommendations: Insights on International Relations & Politics from Our Interviewees
During the month of August, we would like to suggest the inclusion of two noteworthy book chapters and three books on your summer reading...
Sorina I. Crisan, PhD
Jul 11, 202314 min read
Empowering NGOs & Fostering Organizational Development: Interview with Beatrice Schulter
What does it look like to create positive change in the non-profit sector and foster collaboration among diverse organizations? Beatrice...
Sorina I. Crisan, PhD
May 8, 20237 min read
Innovation and Digital Transformation in the Humanitarian Field: Interview with Françoise Lamotte
What does it look like to work in the fields of digital transformation and innovation within the humanitarian sector? If you aspire...
Sorina I. Crisan, PhD
Mar 27, 20232 min read
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Sorina I. Crisan, PhD
Feb 28, 20237 min read
The Careers of UN Staff Spouses: Interview with Gaspard Nordmann
What kind of work do spouses of United Nations (UN) professional staff members accomplish around the world and what are some strategies...
Sorina I. Crisan, PhD
Jan 29, 20233 min read
UN Today Coverage of Persuasive Discourse
This January, UN Today co-published our interview with Fabien Merz about Switzerland’s UNSC membership (2023-24) and his research on...
Sorina I. Crisan, PhD
Dec 29, 20226 min read
Academic Success: Career Advice for Junior Scholars from 5 Experienced Academics
Review of the academic career advice offered by the last five academics interviewed on this site, who work in Denmark, USA and Switzerland.
Sorina I. Crisan, PhD
Nov 18, 202221 min read
Rights Violations, Domestic Conflict, Protest & Comics: Interview with Emily Hencken Ritter, PhD
What does it look like to study and teach the topics of political violence, international human rights law, and war, in the U.S.? And how...
Sorina I. Crisan, PhD
Oct 18, 202221 min read
Political Violence, Design, Critique & Prevention: Interview with Jonathan Luke Austin, PhD
What does it look like to work in the field of political violence prevention? If you want to learn about how the worlds of policy,...
Sorina I. Crisan, PhD
Sep 6, 20228 min read
Analyzing the Swiss & U.S. Financial, Political & Academic Elites: Interview with Felix Bühlmann
What does it look like to research and analyze the Swiss and U.S. elites? If you are curious to learn about some of the specific...
Sorina I. Crisan, PhD
Aug 9, 20228 min read
Switzerland’s UNSC Membership: Interview with Fabien Merz about his Research on Swiss Foreign Policy
What does it look like to work within the fields of counter-terrorism and Swiss foreign policy, in Switzerland? If you aspire towards...
Sorina I. Crisan, PhD
Jul 4, 20223 min read
Call for Book Chapter Proposals: "UN/ORGANIZED: Interorganizational Cooperation & Crisis Management"
The vision and mission for this volume is to showcase a variety of academic/scholarly work that discusses the opportunities and...
Sorina I. Crisan, PhD
Jun 14, 20222 min read
Summer Writing Challenge: Looking for Accountability Partners
Do you find it challenging to stay on track with your writing goals? And, do you find it especially difficult to write during the summer...
Sorina I. Crisan, PhD
May 31, 202212 min read
Insights from Working in Afghanistan & Ukraine: Interview with Cristina Teleki, PhD
What does it look like to be an ICRC female Field Delegate in countries such as: Afghanistan, Ukraine, or Georgia? If you aspire towards...
Sorina I. Crisan, PhD
Apr 25, 202212 min read
Stronger Together: International Fundraising with Michel Fornasier Helps Give Children a Hand
What type of work can help children at the international level while successfully combining philanthropy, collaboration, and 3D printing?...
Sorina I. Crisan, PhD
Mar 23, 202212 min read
Swiss Education & Hospitality Industry: Interview with Anne-Sophie Delval, PhD
How is Swiss education perceived internationally and why do hospitality schools located in Switzerland choose to capitalize on this...
Sorina I. Crisan, PhD
Mar 3, 20226 min read
How to Succeed in Academia: Career Advice for Junior Scholars from 5 Experienced Academics
Review and brief analysis of the academic advice offered to junior scholars by five academics interviewed by Persuasive Discourse.
Sorina I. Crisan, PhD
Feb 8, 202212 min read
Shaping the Practice of School Psychology: Interview with Carol S. Lidz, Psy.D.
“Who really knows us? And, who really knows what we have accomplished in our lives?” These are the questions that Dr. Carol S. Lidz asked...
Sorina I. Crisan, PhD
Jan 18, 20226 min read
World Politics & UN Peacebuilding: Interview with Sara Hellmüller, PhD
How does the emerging multipolar world order influence United Nations peacebuilding approaches? If you are an international relations...
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