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

Penelope Trunk

Also there is a credentialism aspect of college education. I work in mid level service operations, and you would not believe the amount of entry level employees that we have brought on over the past couple of years that have gone nowhere despite having what one might consider impressive academic credentials and a strong work ethic.

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

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it requires good credentials and test scores. I really don't think hair or clothing or eyebrows outweighs Aspergers, given how much it seems to affect your relations at work. 2nd, grad school does not require loans. If you have those, you can go with a full scholarship and a stipend.

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Coaching versus Therapy: Exploring the Therapeutic Potential of Coaching

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Perhaps as a way to justify the lack of credentialing and training needed to be a coach (Rothazier & Hill, 2009). Perhaps as a marketing technique to try and get the “right clients” who (in theory) won’t want to explore their unconscious or past (Rothazier & Hill, 2009). 2009, April 15). Psychology Today.

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

Penelope Trunk

About this blog | About my company, Brazen Careerist | Penelopes guide to starting a blog Blogs without topics are a waste of time Posted to: Finding a career | How to blog October 6th, 2009 Del.icio.us Posted by Chuck on October 6, 2009 at 10:11 am | permalink | Reply Exactly. If the blog is an utilitary means, then you're right.

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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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