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Whitney Parker
With nearly 10 years of experience in policy and advocacy organizations as a web designer, online outreach and communications professional, Whitney has focused her career on helping nonprofits, small businesses, individuals and start-up organizations achieve greater recognition for their causes and products in the digital world. Follow her on twitter @whitneymparker.
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5 Stellar Strategies to Land Your First #SocialMedia Job
By Whitney Parker | 22 Comments | March 21, 2012
Here’s how you can get hired for an entry-level social media opening, even if you don’t have prior experience. Read »
10 Health Mistakes You’re Making Right Now Because You Think You’re Too Busy
By Whitney Parker | 29 Comments | February 28, 2012
Staying healthy doesn’t have to be time-consuming or very complicated. It’s just easy to make mistakes. Here are some basic habits you should change. Read »
The Secret to a Successful Career Transition: Blogging
By Whitney Parker | 29 Comments | November 3, 2011
Here’s how to use blogging to build a credible voice in the field where you want to work. Read »
Hey, Recruiters: 5 Tips for Using Social Media to Find Job Candidates
By Whitney Parker and Ashley Hoffman | 14 Comments | October 19, 2011
Whether you’re new to the block or a social media pro, these reminders will help you make the most of social media for recruiting. Read »
How To Ace an Impromptu Interview
By Whitney Parker | 16 Comments | August 8, 2011
Tips for how to create your own luck and take advantage of professional opportunities whenever they present. Read »
How to Manage the Stress of Early Success and Task-Overload
By Whitney Parker | 17 Comments | July 13, 2011
Tips and advice from career rock stars who have found ways to keep their stress levels in check and enjoy life. Read »
3 Predictions on the Future of Nonprofits
By Whitney Parker and George Mitchell | 11 Comments | May 24, 2011
The number of college graduates going to work in the nonprofit sector continues to rise, and will likely remain a preferred job sector for entry-level workers in 2011, according to a recent study by the New York Times. Nonprofits are also growing in terms of economic impact around the globe, adding more than 5 percent […] Read »
How To Work Less and Make More Money
By Whitney Parker | 8 Comments | May 9, 2011
Don’t get me wrong, it’s not easy to work less, get promoted, and earn more money all at the same time. And there aren’t necessarily shortcuts to get there. Consider the advice below a menu of options that may or may not work for your specific situation. 1. Learn to Say No and/or Delegate Whether […] Read »
Crack the Cover Letter Code in 7 Easy Steps
By Whitney Parker | 2 Comments | April 25, 2011
If you think cover letters aren’t important, you’re wrong. They are often a key factor in who gets an interview and who doesn’t. For the most competitive job openings, your application packet may be in a stack with of hundreds of well-qualified individuals vying for the same position. While hiring managers may use your resume […] Read »
Big Fish to Fish Out of Water: How to Do it Right From Day One
By Ashley Hoffman and Whitney Parker | 3 Comments | April 23, 2011
We’ve all been there: It’s your first day on the job — you’ve sold yourself during the hiring process by telling them you’ll do something great, and surely everyone thinks you’re the best thing to happen to their department since the holiday party got a little too wild… But is it all downhill from here? […] Read »
4 Signs it’s Time to Move On
By Whitney Parker | 1 Comment | April 21, 2011
When burnout sets in, how do you tell whether you can salvage your love-affair with your current employer? Take it from someone who’s never stayed more than three years at any job: there’s nothing like the excitement of a new (career) flame to renew your sense of passion and enthusiasm for your profession. Moving on […] Read »
The secret to climbing the career ladder: Realize there is no ladder
By Whitney Parker | No Comments | April 1, 2011
On March 29, Brazen Careerist hosted two amazing events with Jenny Blake, author of the new book, Life After College: The Complete Guide to Getting What You Want. In her 30-minute webinar, Jenny introduced her core ideas from the book and gave some real-world advice that resounded with our community. Below, you’ll find a summary […] Read »
5 Things Never to Tell (or Do With) Your Boss
By Whitney Parker | 29 Comments | March 29, 2011
Creating boundaries with our employers can be a tricky business, especially when working in an environment where the line between colleagues and friends is hard to find. That can make us feel overly comfortable with colleagues, and even a boss when it comes to discussing personal issues that don’t relate to our work. Can revealing too much about your personal life backfire on you professionally? Absolutely. Read »