Penelope Trunk

NOVEMBER 16, 2009

About this blog | About my company, Brazen Careerist | Penelopes guide to starting a blog Don't be a snob about career advice Posted to: Learn to take advice November 16th, 2009 Del.icio.us When it comes to finding a mentor, the most effective mentors are 3-5 years ahead of you in the workplace. Great post!

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Penelope Trunk

OCTOBER 29, 2009

About this blog | About my company, Brazen Careerist | Penelopes guide to starting a blog We overestimate the gap between nonprofit and for-profit jobs Posted to: Finding a career | Fulfillment October 30th, 2009 Del.icio.us Thanks, Lance Posted by Lance Haun on October 30, 2009 at 1:52 am | permalink | Reply Two great truths here. "You

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Penelope Trunk

MAY 6, 2010

It’s the best way to have a meaningful conversation and it’s the best way to rope in a mentor or look like a star performer. Think of your career path as a question path. The first one is a billboard I saw as soon as I got off the plane: A good question is the new answer. That rings true to me.

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Penelope Trunk

JULY 25, 2010

The next path is a career. But next is the career path and I know he is feeling concerned about it. School was such a traumatic experience for him, but University was a wonderful safe environment as he found a niche within his obsession.

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Penelope Trunk

JULY 22, 2010

What is the key to this career path? The right career path comes from that. The right career path comes from that." And, good luck with the move back home. Question 2: How do I become an evangelist? Is the most important thing to getting a good network? Do I need to first become an expert?

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Penelope Trunk

FEBRUARY 1, 2010

For some reason, your voice seems to get through to her much better and smoother than mine on topics like frugality etc. : ) She totally looks up to you as a mentor! Personally, I am looking at professional programs in economics because I have found this to be essential for my career path. For me, and for my girlfriend!

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Penelope Trunk

MARCH 14, 2010

Stay away from career paths with an end game of getting power or being famous. Because those careers are largely unfulfilling. We can also use this list to reaffirm stuff we already know but choose to ignore: 1. The goal of having regular sex is fulfilling.

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