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>> My name is Matt Killey [assumed spelling].

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I'm an Admission Counselor at Rollins College.

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Always changing -- I mean there's -- we're
always doing something new whether it's

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from day to day or throughout the year.

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But typically speaking, you know, we could be
involved in anything from answering phone calls

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and emails in the office and helping
students through the application process

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to introducing students to Rollins, telling
them about Rollins, facilitating tours

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and information sessions, planning events

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for potential students and
applicants -- you name it.

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Another big component to the job is travel.

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So, we do a lot of travel around the country
depending on the individuals in the office.

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Some do travel around the world
recruiting and spreading knowledge

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and awareness about the Rollins community.

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So, like I said, it's exciting.

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It's always something new depending
on the day that you come into work.

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You never really know what
to expect but that's --

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I think the best part about it is
that it keeps you on your toes.

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You know, communication skills are key and
that goes back to the preparation that I got

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through International Business
and really, I think consistently

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with any Liberal Arts education is going
to prepare you for effective communication

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with others whether it be through writing,
whether it be through speech, you name it.

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So, that's a pretty critical component as well.

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Another one that's a little
less tangible is enthusiasm.

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I mean that's key to the job.

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You know, you can't speak to somebody about
your experience and expect them to buy into it

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and get excited about it if you're not excited.

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So, I think that's really a prerequisite
not only for the job coming in on day one

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but every day you come into the office.

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You got to bring that enthusiasm
and that excitement with you.