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Jessica Lawlor
Jessica Lawlor is a public relations professional and freelance writer in the Philadelphia area. She blogs at JessicaLawlor.com about getting gutsy- stepping outside your comfort zone to reach your goals and live a life that makes you truly happy. In addition to Brazen Careerist, her work has been published by Ragan’s PR Daily, Muck Rack, Mediabistro, Business Insider and AOL Jobs. Subscribe to her Get Gutsy e-newsletter and connect with her on Twitter.
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Networking in the City of Brotherly Love: 9 Must-Attend Philadelphia Events
By Jessica Lawlor | No Comments | July 7, 2014
Next up in our best networking events series is Philadelphia. Here’s a list of where to meet the types of people who will help you take your career to that next level. Read »
5 Career Skills Every 20-Something Should Master
By Jessica Lawlor | 18 Comments | May 7, 2013
Get these tasks under your belt early on in your career, and you’ll be wise beyond your 20-something years. Read »
9 Holiday Gift Ideas That Will Take Your Career to the Next Level
By Jessica Lawlor | 1 Comment | December 14, 2012
If mom and dad are still bugging you for your letter to Santa and you have no clue what to ask for, consider these Brazen-approved gift ideas. Read »
Rock Your Next Internship at Every Stage of the Game
By Jessica Lawlor | 4 Comments | December 5, 2012
You’ve just come across the most perfect internship opportunity. What do you do next? Read »
What If You Could Choose to Work When You’re Most Productive?
By Jessica Lawlor | 11 Comments | October 2, 2012
Could you pack more into your day if you did everything at your own optimal time? Maybe you’d even enjoy your job more. Read »
4 Ways to Apply the Back-to-School Mentality to Your Career Goals
By Jessica Lawlor | 2 Comments | September 10, 2012
Feeling that back-to-school adrenaline even though you’re no longer in school? Take advantage of this time of fresh starts to move closer toward your goals. Read »
6 Reasons Your Job Search is Like Training for a Marathon
By Jessica Lawlor | 5 Comments | April 27, 2012
Whether you’re training for your first long-distance run or looking for your first job, here are six lessons to put to work. Read »
5 Fun Ways To Make New Friends After College
By Jessica Lawlor | 14 Comments | March 5, 2012
If you’ve relocated for a new job, moved back home or simply need a new social circle, here are five ways to find new peeps to hang out with. Read »
6 Ways to Leave Your Job Gracefully (and with Your Network Intact)
By Jessica Lawlor | 24 Comments | February 8, 2012
Young professionals are moving on from their first jobs faster than ever, and many have no idea how to go about it the right way. Read »
Top 5 Lessons You’ll Learn in Your First ‘Real World’ Job
By Jessica Lawlor | 18 Comments | January 23, 2012
Your transition from college to career may not be perfectly seamless, but that makes it more of a learning experience, right? Read »
8 Last-Minute Gift Ideas for Young Professionals
By Jessica Lawlor | 8 Comments | December 20, 2011
If you’ve been procrastinating and still have holiday shopping to do before the weekend, here’s a guide for the Brazenite in your life. Read »
3 Life (and Career) Lessons from 90s TV Shows
By Jessica Lawlor | 6 Comments | December 6, 2011
Whether you love or hate TV from the 90s, even the cheesiest of shows can teach us important lessons. Read »
How to Avoid Being That Annoying Person at Your Next Conference
By Jessica Lawlor | 16 Comments | November 21, 2011
Excerpt: You know who we’re talking about. The attendee who gets eye-rolls and sighs, yet manages to show up conference after conference. Read »
Avoid These 4 Unforgivable Email Grievances
By Jessica Lawlor | 56 Comments | November 8, 2011
To keep your colleagues from cringing when they receive your emails, follow this basic email etiquette. Read »