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We overestimate the gap between nonprofit and for-profit jobs.

Penelope Trunk

It's really dangerous to think there are vastly different motivators in the non-profit world. You'll notice that in the for-profit world, in the new workplace, money is not a key motivator. You'll notice that in the for-profit world, in the new workplace, money is not a key motivator. "

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Five tips for asking better questions | Penelope Trunk's Brazen.

Penelope Trunk

Think of your career path as a question path. I think it's important to not make people feel bad or stupid when they ask questions – intimidation doesn't motivate learning. For example, I know I want to write about the farm, but I’m not sure how to do it.

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How to hit a wall at work, with grace | Penelope Trunk's Brazen.

Penelope Trunk

Write about how to find autonomy at work, about the farmer, about how to network and build a community. Include a new feature (rather than a group/network) where people ask questions and you answer them and also allow other users to comment on them with their input. I tend not to think about my career path. Write more.

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Frugality is a career tool | Penelope Trunk's Brazen Careerist

Penelope Trunk

I needed the motivation! Personally, I am looking at professional programs in economics because I have found this to be essential for my career path. Posted by kelley on February 2, 2010 at 4:11 pm | permalink | Reply It's all about the network, real or perceived. Choose how you spend the time wisely!

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How to manage a college education | Penelope Trunk's Brazen Careerist

Penelope Trunk

So ask your career center for input on your resume, but don’t let them dictate structure to you. Career centers don’t understand social media. Most people get jobs from their network, not from a career center. And social media is the fastest, most effective way for you to build a network.

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