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2011 July
Job Hunt Stories: How I Got My First Global Health Job
By Amanda Makulec | 10 Comments | July 29, 2011
In September 2009, I was going into the final semester of my masters of public health in Boston. I’d taken in words of wisdom from advisers, friends, mentors and others who … Read »
How One Job Juggler Earns $3,200/Month
By Rose Flores Medlock | 13 Comments | July 28, 2011
In this Q&A a journalist-turned-grad student talks about the pros and cons of holding multiple jobs at once. Read »
Rude Awakening: In Your Job Search, It’s Not All About You
By Joanna Riley Weidenmiller | 9 Comments | July 28, 2011
Job search documents should be about you, just not all about you. It will make you a more effective applicant. Here’s why. Read »
How to Find Inspiration at Work
By Jessica Lawlor | 37 Comments | July 27, 2011
Five tips for those days when time is dragging and you need some motivation on the fly. Read »
Faced with Student Loans? Consider Playing Hooky on Your Master’s
By Jessica Stillman | 26 Comments | July 26, 2011
Thinking of getting a master’s degree to help you advance professionally? You might want to consider these options that won’t cost you an arm and a leg. Read »
Millennials: Stop Cruising for a ‘Like’ on the Job
By Danny Rubin | 18 Comments | July 25, 2011
A recent poll found that most Millennials like to ask their friends before choosing a restaurant. That’s a good way to find the best pizza in your hood, but we shouldn’t let this mentality affect our approach in the office. Read »
Have You Seen These? #BrazenStuff 7.24.11
By Team Brazen | 3 Comments | July 24, 2011
Awesome career-related news, blog posts and a video that you’ll want to check out. Read »
How the Heck do You Write a Killer Networking Email?
By Jaclyn Schiff | 40 Comments | July 22, 2011
You’ve identified a mentor whose career path you want to emulate. You want to meet up to learn and connect. So you start typing an introductory email. But what should you write to ensure a positive response? Read »
How to Make Money Off Your Social Media Smarts
By Alexis Grant | 14 Comments | July 21, 2011
Are you constantly hanging out on social media and obsessed with learning about the latest trends? Here are some ways you can turn your passion into a money-generating side business. Read »
Google+ Is Good For Your Career
By Jason Parker | 39 Comments | July 21, 2011
How exactly can Google+ help you with your career? It’s no magic wand, but mastering it as an early adopter can definitely help you out. Read »
6 Reasons You Didn’t Get the Job
By Tony Morrison | 59 Comments | July 20, 2011
You got called in a for an interview and did everything you were supposed to do — smiled, nodded, answered all the questions. But you didn’t get a job offer. Here are some possible reasons why. Read »
The 4×4 Job Search Challenge
By Classy Career Girl | 14 Comments | July 19, 2011
This job search strategy helped the writer land an interview at her dream company. It improved her confidence and put her in touch with a lot of people who were willing to help. Read on to find out how she did it. Read »
Be More Productive: Flip the Switch
By Aurora Meyer | 13 Comments | July 19, 2011
What if you could extend your attention span? Sleep better? Really reconnect with your friends and family? All of these things are possible with just one little change. Read »
Beware of ‘Fashionable Careers’
By Peter Buffett | 8 Comments | July 18, 2011
A hot career won’t help you find professional fulfillment. But there is a way to figure out what will make your career most satisfying to you. Read »