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Jenny Treanor

Jenny Treanor is a career advisor and job search expert whose articles appear regularly on www.livecareer.com. Check them out at www.facebook.com/Livecareer or on Google+ for advice and tips on all things career- and resume-related.

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Working the Night Shift? 6 Tips for Surviving

By Jenny Treanor | 3 Comments | September 4, 2014

Working night shifts can be disorienting and upsetting, especially at the beginning. These tips can help with the adjustment process. Read »

How to Accept a Job Offer: 5 Crucial Steps Before Saying Yes

By Jenny Treanor | 6 Comments | July 24, 2014

When someone offers you a job, don’t answer right away. Take these five steps before you make a commitment. Read »

3 Fears That are Holding You Back at Work—and How to Get Over Them, Fast

By Jenny Treanor | 3 Comments | May 14, 2014

These workplace fears might be costing you sleep or forcing you to tiptoe around the office. Overcome these worries to get your day back. Read »

Job Interview Tips: Because a Strong Handshake is Just the Beginning

By Jenny Treanor | 2 Comments | May 8, 2014

You’ll feel more confident at the end of your interview if you control the conversation from the beginning. Keep these tips in mind. Read »

How to Answer the 5 Interview Questions Employers Ask If You’re Unemployed

By Jenny Treanor | 5 Comments | February 17, 2014

If you’re heading into a job interview and you’re currently unemployed, be ready with the right answers to some potentially tricky questions. Read »

Don’t Let Unemployment Keep You from Living Your Best Life

By Jenny Treanor | 3 Comments | January 20, 2014

You’re unemployed, but that doesn’t mean you have to compromise the quality of your life or become someone you don’t recognize. Read »

7 Tips for a Successful First Week on the Job

By Jenny Treanor | 4 Comments | December 27, 2013

Now that you’ve landed a job, don’t fall behind right away. For a good start, follow these tips. Read »

What You Should and Shouldn’t Say to Your Unemployed Friend

By Jenny Treanor | 7 Comments | December 10, 2013

That friend of yours who is unemployed? Here are five things she doesn’t want to hear. Read »

Getting Fired Is Awesome: 5 Ways Job Loss Can Boost Your Career

By Jenny Treanor | 7 Comments | August 12, 2013

Get fired and bounce back like a boss. Read on and learn how losing your job can actually be a positive career step. Read »

5 Things You Should Never Say to a Coworker

By Jenny Treanor | 7 Comments | May 22, 2013

Even if you consider some coworkers your besties, certain topics should always be avoided. Read »