Testimonials
Featured Testimonials from Faculty
“Jean-Marc’s seminars were timely and engaging. I have received nothing but great reviews. It certainly has energized us to rethink our whole approach to promoting international skills on campus. We are hoping to make these seminars an annual event.”
Maria de los Angeles Crummett, Dean of International Affairs, University of South Florida, Tampa, April 2008
“Student feedback on Jean-Marc's visit has been consistently positive; one student described the event as life-changing. Two months after his presentation, the students are still talking about it. His dynamic presentation challenged students to take a larger view of their life-planning. I often find myself referring back to his presentation in my own student advising.”
Dr. Kristie Foell, Director of International Studies, Bowling Green State University, November 2007
“In inviting Jean-Marc Hachey to speak at the University of Michigan-Flint, I was issuing quite a tall order. Internationalization of our mid-sized campus had been underway for over a decade, but after a recent period of increased activity and awareness, I felt that we, as a community, were beginning to lose momentum. Time to regroup!
As faculty director of our international studies program, I partnered with the director of our advising/career center to host Jean-Marc. We were joined by the International Student Center, the Office of the Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs, and the School of Management—planning advice given to us by Jean-Marc himself, I might add.
We needed Jean-Marc to give a new, exciting, engaging and friendly face to our efforts. Nothing more, or so we thought.
What we got was phenomenal—Hachey interacted personally with every single seminar attendee, involved them in discussions in ways we hadn’t thought of, and went on to actually teach us all something new and innovative through his interdisciplinary approach to undergraduate career development. Most notably, he revealed to us that we were missing opportunities that lay right under our noses, and showed us how to capitalize and build on our strengths as a campus.
Intellectual, diplomatic and entertaining—who knew that this desirable trio of qualities was possible in higher education?”
Matthew Alan Hilton-Watson, Director, International and Global Studies Program, University of Michigan-Flint, January 2008
“First and foremost, let me say that it was a real pleasure to host his visit to our campus. The planning group was very pleased at the turn out and how the day went overall. Your passion and extensive knowledge were certainly present in all of your seminars.”
Nancy Paul, Director, Career Development Center, SUNY Binghamton, November 2007
"Mr. Hachey …was a very dynamic and engaging speaker. It is great to have this program. The speaker was highly experienced and had wonderful enthusiasm for his subject. He had very good attitude and sense of humor. I really enjoyed what he had to say about internationalizing your degree.”
Faculty member, SUNY Binghamton, November 2007
“I've had so many positive verbal responses to Jean-Marc’s visit. Everyone I've talked to got something valuable from the sessions. One of our Spanish teachers says that many of her students have suddenly increased their interest in studying abroad. One of the business teachers asked for 10 additional copies of the handout, as some of her students didn't get one, and she wanted to do an exercise in class using the handout. I printed a total of 210 handouts for your event, which means we had excellent participation. All in all, I thought it turned out wonderfully.”
Jill Holsen, Director, International Programs, Minnesota State University: Moorhead
“Energetic, enthusiastic and engaging! Provided practical, concrete ideas that can be readily implemented into our campus efforts for helping students chart their global career paths. Great elevator speech illustration, plus many more excellent stories to make the concepts of an international targeted job search come alive. Your presentations were very inspiring and filled with practical and useful strategies and ideas for helping students globalize their careers!”
Deb Artz, Internship Coordinator, Career Services University of California Santa Barbara, December 2007
“Jean-Marc brings wonderful energy to his presentations and provides excellent examples of how students can build their international experience and view the job search with a more global perspective.”
Jennifer Edwards, Assistant Director, Amica Center for Career Education, Bryant University, February 2007
“Thank you very much for your wonderful presentations. It was great to have you here on our Blacksburg campus, and we have heard many positive responses from students, faculty and staff who attended.”
Steven Duke, Assistant Program Director for Education Abroad, Virginia Tech, September 2006
“Outstanding presentation!”
Jerry Alexander, Director, Career Services, Trinity University, San Antonio, February 2007
“I must tell you that after hearing you last May at the NACE conference I am more energized and motivated in my work in assisting students prepare to work in a global economy.”
Patricia A. Wrobel, Career Consultant, Career Development Center, SUNY Binghamton, October 2007
“Jean-Marc’s seminars and online book are a great way to leverage international week events into a real resource with added-value for the students.”
Tony Rogge, Director International Centre for Students, University of Manitoba, November 2007
“Very good delivery – dynamic, engaging, informative. Great examples of class projects for students to gain necessary skills. Great sense of humor.”
SUNY Binghamton, November 2007
“Enthusiastic and persuasive. Lots of examples and anecdotes enhanced the presentation.”
SUNY, Albany, November 2007
“This guy obviously knows his stuff. He’s got great advice for young students. He’s got a great personality and really shows his passion for the topic.”
Niagara University, October 2007
“..students at Cal Poly thoroughly enjoyed his seminars. Staff members around campus have been inspired.”
Charlotte Reinaldi, Career Counselor, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, November 2007
Testimonials from Students
“He was very animated and excited about the material. Also, he gave real-life examples which are extremely helpful.”
Bryant University, October 2007
“There was actually much more information shared than I expected.”
“It was the best advice I have received to date on job searching.”
University of California, San Diego, November 2007
“Fabulous. He was full of life and very enthusiastic.”
“Yes, it provided me with information that I never even thought about.”
“The delivery was good, the stories helped because I could see myself in them.”
“I am very glad that I attended. The seminar inspired me to pursue my goals of traveling overseas.”
University of Michigan, Flint, November 2007
“He was inspiring.”
“I definitely want to spend next year abroad and this session encouraged me.”
“I learned a lot from this seminar and would highly recommend it to anyone interested in working abroad, doing an internship abroad, or even just traveling for an extended period of time. This seminar is more than just working abroad; it’s about understanding people and cultures.”
SUNY, Binghamton, NY, November 2007
“Jean-Marc is very passionate, knowledgeable and informative about international experiences.”
SUNY, Albany, NY, November 2007
“More than met my expectations. He is a very good public speaker and uses real examples to keep people’s attention.”
“The delivery was fantastic. The best career seminar I’ve ever attended.”
“Very good delivery. Comprehensive detail with examples from the speaker, summarized by handouts and computer presentation.”
niversity of Toronto, Scarborough Campus, February 2007
“The information was extremely valuable and unique. I don’t believe I would have ever heard this information anywhere else.”
Trinity University, San Antonio, Texas, February 2007
“I think Mr. Hachey did a great job. I learned a lot.”
“I think Jean-Marc is very knowledgeable and has a lot to offer those of us interested in traveling abroad.”
University of the Immaculate Word, San Antonio, Texas, February 2007
“I thought it was a very inspiring presentation.”
“I’d have to say it’s in the top 10 of delivered seminars I’ve ever been to.”
“Before I came here, studying abroad was not really an option, but now I am thinking about it”
“Excellent –Jean-Marc seems extremely passionate about the information. He also made the presentation interactive.”
Niagara University, NY, October 2007
“This seminar has been some of the best direction I have ever received in career search. Absolutely invite Jean-Marc back – I cannot believe I got this for free!”
Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo, CA, November 2007
“My international study advisor suggested I attend as “Jean-Marc is a fountain of knowledge”. The life experiences injected into the presentation indicates a true understanding of what you present. This was way too much information for only 25-30 people to be present for – invite him back.”
University of Manitoba, AB, November 2007
“There were lots of useful details – excellent overview of skills and what employers are looking for – an innovative perspective.”
“It was very informative, but also entertaining. Time flew by.”
University of Calgary, AB, February 2008
“Absolutely invite Jean-Marc back. This session was very valuable, motivating and a vitally important topic.”
San Jose State University, CA, February 2008
“Mr. Hachey answered every question. I was wondering about attending and this informed us about topics I have never even considered.”
Santa Clara University, CA, February 2008
“I was clueless before now about how to go about looking for an international career. A great mix of fun stories and practical information. He was incredibly personable and the presentation was very worthwhile.”
“He presented the material through his stories, which I think is more effective than just presenting information for us to memorize. Stories help to understand information presented.”
“The delivery was enthusiastic and passionate; filled with useful examples – very enjoyable.”
“Clean, crisp, descriptive and creative.”
University of Evansville, IN, February 2007
“Mr. Hachey delivered the material very well, great rapport with the students”
“The seminar was full of great precise advice”
University of Illinois at Champagne-Urbana, March 2008
“Every student should hear him – faculty also!”
“He was very exciting and original with the information he offered.”
Brigham Young University, Hawaii, March 2008
