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Being an expert takes time, not talent | Penelope Trunk's Brazen.

Penelope Trunk

The book "Trust Agents" discusses how contacts and networks in combination with skill and expertise lead to success. It's cool to tell stories about what I'm going through so I can inspire others (I do career consulting). You're building a great network here. I got frustrated and quit.

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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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