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Jessica Lawlor
Jessica Lawlor is a public relations professional, freelance writer and newbie runner. She currently works on the marketing and communications team of a travel and tourism organization in the Philadelphia area. In her free time, Jessica offers public relations and social media services to authors and small businesses and writes for a number of websites, including Brazen Careerist. When she’s not busy working or writing, you can find her training for her next race: the Philadelphia Half Marathon in November. Jessica graduated from Temple University in 2010 with a degree in strategic and organizational communication. Follow her on Twitter or connect with her on LinkedIn.
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5 Career Skills Every 20-Something Should Master
By Jessica Lawlor | 9 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 | 3 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 | 10 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 | 1 Comment | 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 | 12 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 | 22 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 | 19 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 | 5 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 »
5 Ways to Make Your Commute Bearable – And Even Productive
By Jessica Lawlor | 20 Comments | October 13, 2011
Rather than gripe about your commute, use that time take care of business, brainstorm projects or simply chill out. Read »