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Awesome & Unemployed · 11M ago

First rule of blogging… (Perfect Resume IMHO, Part 5)

is write in your blog.  Oops.  You guys, I have no excuse.  I think I apologize every time. I’m sure you’re tired of hearing it, but I hope you’ll forgive me again. I had a really enlightening experience a few weeks ago.  Every year my company has a week where employees around the world volunteer [.
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Awesome & Unemployed · 1Y ago

The Perfect Resume, IMHO pt. 4: Resume Template

I’ve been lazy.  Winter months took over, depression from the weather began to sink in.  I avoided writing.  Moody and feeling useless.  But to get out of my rut, I’m back.  A huge thank you to Kaitlyn Cole from careeroverview.com for this mention and to Will Hsu (if you want to hire a great new [..
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Awesome & Unemployed · 1Y ago

10 bad habits you need to shake after college

Cross-post from bestonlinecolleges.net. When Tim Handorf from bestonlinecolleges.net contacted me to say hi, he also shared with me this fun 10-bad-habits list that I just had to cross-post here for those of you who missed it.  Channeling my inner Jenny Blake, it’s time for a list blog.  I wish that
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Awesome & Unemployed · 1Y ago

The Perfect Resume IMHO – Part 3: Who are you?

I don’t even know which “The Perfect Resume, IMHO” Part I’m on… Part 3, Part 4, who cares. I was reviewing my friend’s resume the other day and I scratched my head.  Something, just something, wasn’t sitting right with me.  I looked it over and over again and she had perfect grammar, a good amount [
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Awesome & Unemployed · 1Y ago

The Fight

Sorry I’ve been so MIA, Awesome and Unemployed!  I just got back from Japan and work has been going in overdrive!  But I’m here.  I’m feeling inspired today, so this post is going to be more inspirational than tactical.  But every now and then, don’t we just need a little motivation? Today, I ran my
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Awesome & Unemployed · 1Y ago

Do you ramble?

Have you ever gotten feedback from an interview where people thought you were just rambling or not answering the questions?  I feel like this sometimes–I have so many thoughts and I just want to get them out.  But in the process of doing so, I’ve often left the original question hanging.  Yes, *stan
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Awesome & Unemployed · 1Y ago

Update: Running again!

Guys.  I’m back into running.  What I didn’t tell you since my other post on accountability was that the girls were pummeled by the boys, because my friend is dating a marathon runner (like 10 miles a day) and wanted him to be part of the competition.  Boo. But I’m back in it!!  I am really holding
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Awesome & Unemployed · 1Y ago

Gopi Kallayil

One of my favorites, Gopi Kallayil, on filling an empty cup.  Stay positive, Awesome and Unemployed! Gopi’s words of wisdom for those of you who are unemployed.  This is how he thought about his “empty cup”.  I encourage you to do the same!
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Awesome & Unemployed · 1Y ago

An update on Ralph

Ralph just landed his dream job working with brilliant people… I’m trying to get the update.  I’ll keep you guys posted on his tips and tricks!  (In 1 month!!)
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Awesome & Unemployed · 1Y ago

Guest Post: The Anal Person’s Guide to Job Hunting

A great guest post from my friend, “Ralph”.  If you have direct questions for Ralph, add them here and I’ll pass it along!  -Stefanie Hello, my name is Ralph. At least today it is. (Thanks Stef for the anonymity!) Like you, I am 20-something looking for awesome employment to fit awesome me. For mont
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