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How to manage a college education | Penelope Trunk's Brazen Careerist

Penelope Trunk

Most people get jobs from their network, not from a career center. And social media is the fastest, most effective way for you to build a network. As a Gen-Y who stopped going to college I found that real life experiences, networks and self education were more important and vital than a college education for my career track.

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Frugality is a career tool | Penelope Trunk's Brazen Careerist

Penelope Trunk

it requires good credentials and test scores. Posted by kelley on February 2, 2010 at 4:11 pm | permalink | Reply It's all about the network, real or perceived. I really don't think hair or clothing or eyebrows outweighs Aspergers, given how much it seems to affect your relations at work.

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Blogs without topics are a waste of time | Penelope Trunk's Brazen.

Penelope Trunk

What credentials does she have to give me advice about anything except how to live a life full of drama?" What credentials does she have to give me advice about anything except how to live a life full of drama?"" IF YOU DON'T LIKE THE BLOG OR ITS POSTS, DON'T READ THEM. "…and

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When is it okay to use the F word? | Penelope Trunk's Brazen Careerist

Penelope Trunk

There are downsides to keeping ones know-it-all credentials up to date, though. A treat for those of us who appreciate precision. Posted by Laura on September 17, 2010 at 6:46 am | permalink | Reply My pleasure. My boss plays golf, and I recommended a book of cute little golf stories from P.G.Wodehouse to him.

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