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By Susan Pogorzelski When I was in school, I was taught that trial and error didn’t exist in the professional world. Life, it seemed, was supposed to be sequential: after high school, you went to college or directly into the workforce, found your area of study, graduated from college, got a job in your field, and spent the next twenty-plus [...]
By J.T. O’Donnell Two years ago, when I first started hiring interns, an eager application came in my e-mail inbox. I was excited. The college junior wrote a nice note explaining how he had heard about my internship and then attached a cover letter and resume for me to review. I immediately opened the cover letter and was impressed. The [...]
Do any of these apply to you: You got fired for poor performance but don’t agree with management about it. You’ve got a DWI or felony conviction on your record. You quit your last job in a rage and left them hanging. Your last boss was a total jerk and let you go because you couldn’t get along. You were [...]
By J.T. O’Donnell Carla is a smart gal. (Actually, her real name isn’t Carla, I’m protecting her identity.) I’ve known her for years. She’s logical, patient and consistent. She’s well-organized too. Unfortunately, she got laid off recently. Actually, over 10% of her company’s workforce was let go. So, the good news is she’s not taking it personally. However, when I [...]
By J.T. O’Donnell I love movies. Especially, funny ones. I’ve never been into horror or gore flicks. And after having kids, I tend to shy away from anything depressing. I’m an optimist by nature and trying to stay that way. Thus, when there’s time for a movie in my life, it’s usually a comedy…and I’m talking bad boy/girl humor at [...]
We all know a college degree is not cheap. But, what if you found out your diploma was potentially overpriced for the amount of time AND money you spent getting it? A recent 20/20 segment sheds some harsh reality on the real return on the investment in a college education for some Americans. This is a
On this week’s episode, nationally syndicated career strategist, J.T. O’Donnell, shares why you need to pay attention to creating a strong career identity. If you aren’t developing a good personal brand, then you are missing out on the best job opportunities. She answers viewers questions that included: How do I reach out to companies I want to work for when [...]
This week, I wrote an article called, “She’s The BEST Employee I NEVER Met” for Mashable.com. In it, I explain how and why I referred a person I’ve never met for a job. I also explain how the use of social media tools like LinkedIn. com and Twitter.com are making this possible. The reality is
What Does YOUR Career Identity Say About You? Or, are you thinking, “Career Identity…What’s THAT?” A Career Identity is your professional persona. It is how you present yourself in the workplace and it has a major impact on your ability to achieve your career goals. Also known as Personal Branding, this is a hot topic when it comes to job [...]
Twitter is a powerful career tool. You can find mentors (watch this video), contacts and much more. Our site’s founder, J.T. O’Donnell, tweets daily about career news, resources, and job search tips. She can be followed at – @jtodonnell AND, we now provide INSTANT CAREER ADVICE on Twitter as well! Follow @CAREEREALISM and you’ll be able to post your career [...]
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