Erin Liggett

Commander
DISC Type : D

Assistant Director of Career Services & Student Employment at The University of Akron

Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, United States

Overview

Erin Liggett is the Assistant Director of Career Services at The University of Akron, where she specializes in student and alumni career development. A two-time Kent State University alumna, she leverages her expertise to guide students in career exploration, job search strategies, and professional growth, serving as a liaison to the College of Business.

Erin is a self-described "career enthusiast" passionate about helping others find meaningful work that aligns with their life roles. In her free time, she enjoys being outside, creating digital artwork, and spending time with her family, friends, and pets. She is also actively involved with the Ohio Career Development Association.

Unique fact: She received a scholarship to the Career Construction Institute, where she studied Life-Design Counseling directly under its founder, Dr. Mark Savickas.

Personality Overview

Strong-Willed

Very Quick

Risk-Taker

They like to be in a position where they can control the conversation and terms.  They are not focused on building rapport and relationships. They are very proud of what they do.

Topics They Care About

Career Construction
Uses the Career Construction Interview (CCI) and Life Design theory, developed by Dr. Mark Savickas, to counsel students on finding meaningful career paths.
Student Professional Development
Leads marketing, career fair planning, and professional development workshops for students at The University of Akron, particularly for the College of Business.
Experiential Learning
Focuses on helping students gain confidence and skills through hands-on experiences like internships and co-ops, which is a key part of her professional philosophy.

Media Appearances

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Work History

10-2021
Assistant Director of Career Services & Student Employment at The University of Akron
8-2019
Instructor at The University of Akron
5-2019 - 11-2021
Career Services Coordinator at The University of Akron
8-2017 - 11-2021
Career Navigation Instructor, Career Exploration and Development at Kent State University
5-2017 - 5-2019
Destination Kent State (DKS) Advisor at Kent State University

Education

2017 - 2019
Master of Education - MEd from Kent State University
2017 - 2019
Certificate from Kent State University

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Insights For Selling To Erin

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Use phrases like ‘it’s your decision’, ‘strategic impact’ etc.
  • Help them weigh the risks by sharing objective proof points without becoming too analytical
  • Hold your ground without indulging in one-upmanship

DONT's

  • Don’t be in a rush to invite them for a social meet and greet
  • Don't try too hard to forge relationships with them
  • Do not hesitate from asking counter questions, just avoid challenging their authority

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Erin is

  • Confidence in impact is paramount to them, followed by a sense of achievement and ROI.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Erin

  • If they decide not to go ahead, they will say no without hesitation.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Erin move?

  • They can take decisions very fast if you manage to convince them.
  • Can Erin take some risk or not?

  • The risks don’t matter much to them.

You And Erin

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