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

Penelope Trunk

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. Posted by Dominika on January 21, 2010 at 4:22 pm | permalink | Reply Some career centers LIE about their statistics! So it's a bit frustrating.

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The fifth annual Q&A. Or sixth. I can't remember. | Penelope.

Penelope Trunk

What is the key to this career path? The right career path comes from that. But avoiding the move will allow her to keep her career and finances on track without dealing with the VI's bizarre economy. #2: The right career path comes from that." And, good luck with the move back home.

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Don't be a snob about career advice | Penelope Trunk's Brazen.

Penelope Trunk

Getting some criticism tends to give up or lose some of self-confidence on choosing your career but accepting those bad criticism if you analyze it gives you a better insight on your career path in life. Be more open to any possibility for a change on your career where you can excel your capability and capacity.

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

Penelope Trunk

About six weeks later when I had the hairbrained idea to start my own business, I could look at the decisions we had made earlier and how they allowed us to move forward with financing our business. I have some pretty crazy arguments for mine, also.) I am a finance geek and he has great ideas and a great tone. Love that one!)

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We overestimate the gap between nonprofit and for-profit jobs.

Penelope Trunk

I'd like to add one idea from a mentor of mine, who led big organizations in both sectors. There ARE some nonprofits that are run this way (mine is!), A friend of mine is thinking of starting a for profit company that serves not for profits. Salesforce.com rocks! Even small not for profits usually have posted org.

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