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How Do I Apply to Jobs 1500 Miles Away?

I live over 1500 miles from where I want to live – a big city in the next state. How do I apply for jobs when I’m not even there to interview?

T.A.P. into CAREEREALISM (Get Free, Personalized Help from Career Experts)

(FYI – To enlarge viewing – click on 4 arrows icon.) By J.T. O’Donnell When we came up with the Twitter Advice Project (a.k.a. T.A.P. into CAREEREALISM) 6 weeks ago, we couldn’t wait to launch it. However, we knew we needed to work out some logistical kinks and trial run it. Well, that’s over and [...]

Feeling Bad About Your Career? It’s a Good Thing

By J.T. O’Donnell I’m going to tell you a story and I’d like you to give me a little latitude as you read it – I promise it has a point related to your career. Last week, I took

Wanna Climb the Ladder? You’ve Got to Do This…

By J.T. O’Donnell Yesterday, I got a question from a follower of @careerealism on Twitter. He asked, If you are in a job that is a bad fit, but you see where you could fit better, how can you communicate this to management and be heard?

Younger Job Seekers: 3 Reasons Why Your Application Will Be Put in the Circular File (a.k.a. Waste Basket)

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 [...]

Yep, We’re On Twitter…TWICE!

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 [...]

CAREEREALISM TV: Is Your Personality Sabotaging Your Career?

Ever wonder why some people seem to get ahead faster than others? Feel like employers aren’t seeing you for who you really are? Wondering if your personality might have something to do with it? Well…the answer to that last question is…yes! Your Interaction Style at work plays a HUGE role in how your career develops [...]