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Don't be a snob about career advice | Penelope Trunk's Brazen.

Penelope Trunk

Getting some criticism tends to give up or lose some of self-confidence on choosing your career but accepting those bad criticism if you analyze it gives you a better insight on your career path in life. Be more open to any possibility for a change on your career where you can excel your capability and capacity.

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The fifth annual Q&A. Or sixth. I can't remember. | Penelope.

Penelope Trunk

Is the most important thing to getting a good network? What is the key to this career path? The right career path comes from that. I've moved three times for a guy, giving up a great network and great job each time. The right career path comes from that." And it's a hard life.

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

Penelope Trunk

I'd like to add one idea from a mentor of mine, who led big organizations in both sectors. There ARE some nonprofits that are run this way (mine is!), A friend of mine is thinking of starting a for profit company that serves not for profits. Salesforce.com rocks! Even small not for profits usually have posted org.

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

Penelope Trunk

I have some pretty crazy arguments for mine, also.) For some reason, your voice seems to get through to her much better and smoother than mine on topics like frugality etc. : ) She totally looks up to you as a mentor! Posted by kelley on February 2, 2010 at 4:11 pm | permalink | Reply It's all about the network, real or perceived.

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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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