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Marian Schembari
Marian is a blogger, traveler (hails from Connecticut and based in New Zealand by way of London) and social media strategist for a rad agency in Auckland. She also runs the site, marianlibrarian.com where she cuts through the BS on social media, travel, and growing up Gen Y. Marian has been featured in Real Simple magazine, TIME, Copyblogger and ABC News, as well as was named one of Writer's Digest 101 Best Websites for Writers. You can connect with her on LinkedIn, Twitter or via her blog.
Posts by this author
Think You Have What It Takes to Be a Social Media Manager?
By Marian Schembari | 10 Comments | October 30, 2012
You’ve gotta do more than play on Facebook all day to be a social media manager. Here’s what to expect. Read »
How To Network Your Way Into a Job Without Looking Desperate
By Marian Schembari | 21 Comments | October 15, 2012
You know by now that networking is the only real way into your dream job. But are you doing it right? Read »
How Neglecting Your Blog Can Help You Accomplish Big Dreams
By Marian Schembari | 5 Comments | September 5, 2012
We’re told never to stop blogging once we start, but sometimes a hiatus is the best thing we can do for ourselves. Read »
Why You Still Don’t Have a Job
By Marian Schembari | 12 Comments | June 14, 2012
Before you complain to me or your mom or anyone else, you’d better have done everything in your power to secure a job. Read »
The 7 Unexpected Stages of College Graduation
By Marian Schembari | 10 Comments | May 21, 2012
Not sure what you’re in for post-university? We’ll help you know what to expect. Read »
5 Life-Changing Courses All Universities Should Teach
By Marian Schembari | 12 Comments | May 7, 2012
Here’s a sample course catalogue that would make our first few years in the real world far more enjoyable. Read »
Should You Really Make Your Resume All Pretty and Fancy?
By Marian Schembari | 10 Comments | April 26, 2012
Should you pay for a professionally designed resume? Or go the traditional, clean-cut route? Read »
8 Ways to Use Evernote to Rock Your Career
By Marian Schembari | 23 Comments | April 16, 2012
This one tool can help you manage projects, grow you network and feel inspired. Read »
5 Ideas for a More Creative and Fun Work Environment
By Marian Schembari | 15 Comments | April 2, 2012
Even if you aren’t in love with your coworkers, your team can make a few tweaks to develop a stronger office culture. Read »
Before Asking for Favors, Puh-Lease Help Yourself
By Marian Schembari | 7 Comments | March 14, 2012
Ever been asked for a favor — only to realize the person hasn’t taken the first steps themselves? Yeah, don’t be that person. Read »
First Job Tales from Your Favorite Career Bloggers
By Marian Schembari | 5 Comments | February 29, 2012
The great thing about first jobs is that no matter what you do or how it influences your career, it always teaches you something. Read »
3 Clever Ways to Get in Front of Someone You Admire
By Marian Schembari | 16 Comments | February 7, 2012
An email may be the easiest way to communicate, but your idol probably gets a zillion emails. It’s time to try something different. Read »
4 Secrets to Figuring Out What You Want to Do With Your Life
By Marian Schembari | 32 Comments | January 24, 2012
Are you a waffler? A job-hopper? Indecisive about which direction to turn? Check out these tips for discovering your career path. Read »
The 8 Best Career Movies of All Time
By Marian Schembari | 56 Comments | January 9, 2012
You may have guessed Office Space, but can you name our other picks for movies that offer (often hilarious) career lessons? Read »