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Patrick Sullivan

Director, Strategic Projects

Sullivan supports students in their internship search & coaches them on getting the most from their experiences.

Biography

What’s the best way to land an internship, and how can students turn it into a full-time job? At Wake Forest, Sullivan answers these and other related questions daily, coaching hundreds of students on their journeys from college to career each year. As a career development expert, he can speak about everything from current employment trends… Read More »

What’s the best way to land an internship, and how can students turn it into a full-time job? At Wake Forest, Sullivan answers these and other related questions daily, coaching hundreds of students on their journeys from college to career each year. As a career development expert, he can speak about everything from current employment trends to how students should prepare for their first interview. Sullivan has been quoted in a variety of publications, including USA TODAY College, and has also penned articles for outlets like Fast Company.

Media Appearances

How to assess company culture in a video interview

Fast Company

September 26, 2018

The videoconference platform that a company chooses can be a clue, says Patrick Sullivan, director of strategic projects in the Office of Personal and Career Development at Wake Forest University. “Are they using a videoconferencing tool from a large corporation, or one from a startup?” he asks. “Do they lean towards partnering with well-established corporations? Edgy startups? The videoconferencing mechanism might be a sign.”

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Areas of Expertise

  • Career Development
  • Employment Trends
  • Higher Education
  • Hiring Trends
  • Internships
  • Interview Preparation
  • Job Hunting
  • Networking
  • Personal Development

Education

Wake Forest Univeristy: MBA, Business Administration

Wake Forest University: B.A., Political Science

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