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Re: Respect Authority? Not Me! (and it helps my career!)

Shannon Carroll — Mon, 02 Mar 2009 21:05:08 -0000

Hey Chris, thanks for the inspirational words. I definitely relate to the mixed feelings of resentment/discouragement/rebellion when you run into someone who says "NO". In a way, I think i've come to appreciate the negative feedback because it drives me that much more to reach my goal. It certainly makes the victory taste much sweeter!

Re: Feeling Bad About Your Career? It’s a Good Thing

Shannon Carroll — Mon, 02 Mar 2009 18:40:47 -0000

This is a great story! I think that the feelings you're describing, JT, are feelings widely shared by a lot of my peers. I know many people who graduated from college last year, settled for the first job they were offered, and are kicking themselves for it now. The feelings of frustration and discontent that my friends are feeling can be used to fuel their drive to find a job that they enjoy. Like you say, "Every Job is Temporary" and if you stick it out by paying your dues and and falling down a few times, you might just find the job of your dreams.

Re: T.A.P. into CAREEREALISM (Get Free, Personalized Help from Career Experts)

Shannon Carroll — Mon, 02 Mar 2009 18:33:07 -0000

With all the different career websites out there, it can be stressful and confusing to search for valid, updated information. T.A.P. into Careerealism is an easy way to access information that's tailored to YOUR specific needs. Thanks for the great resource!

Re: When You’re Talented – A Personal Brand Speaks For You (Or, How To Work Naked)

Shannon Carroll — Mon, 02 Mar 2009 18:28:45 -0000

Both JT and Sue bring up valid points. I am a college senior, graduating in May and I have spent the past few years trying to prepare myself with all the necessary tools to find a job (that I enjoy) post graduation. I have turned to the University Career Center on campus and have had less than stellar results. I have found that the information I've received has been vague and impersonal. I understand that this may differ at different career centers but I have found that what I'm learning might not be the most important or up to date information and have had to look elsewhere for advice.

As I have read consistently on careerealism.com, personal branding is one of the most important things you can do in your career quest. I think that JT has the right idea by recognizing that there is a lack of information being given to college students and they might not even know it yet! Sue, admittedly, I could have probably started a bit earlier in my job search preparation, but in some cases, its not the students that need the help but maybe the resources themselves!

Re: Career In Progress: I Won’t Give Up My Dream!

Shannon Carroll — Mon, 23 Feb 2009 23:30:01 -0000

Keep up the good work Amanda, I'm sure all your hard work will pay off! it's great that you're letting people know about the importance of social networking. In today's job market, it's a really valuable tool to have. It's sometimes difficult to become comfortable with the idea of 'selling' your personal brand but I'm finding it really does go a long way. I've recently signed on to Twitter and have seen how powerful social mediums like that can be. I'm a Senior, Communications major with an interest in PR and marketing, are there any specific sites you've found besides mediabistro.com that offer relevant job listings? I use that all the time and think its great. Thanks for all your advice!!

Re: SNL Skit Offers Good Career Advice

Shannon Carroll — Mon, 23 Feb 2009 12:18:51 -0000

Madison's 'devil's advocate' idea is a great one. Collaborating with others effectively is a great tool to have and personally, I've learned the more in group projects rather than solo ones. Other's ideas and perspectives are very valuable but there's a fine line between agreeing and disagreeing with the group. It's a sensitive situation that could lead to conflict but I believe that voicing your opinions can help the group in the end. Exhausting everyone's ideas (good or bad) ensures that you've ultimately come out with the best result possible!

Re: Flirting in the Workplace: It’s All Fun & Games Until Someone Loses Their Job (Unless You’re Tom Brady!)

Shannon Carroll — Mon, 23 Feb 2009 12:08:00 -0000

I'm currently interning at company where two sets of employee couples recently got married. I immediately thought of them when I read this article. They seem to make it work and keep their relationships very candid and professional. It got me thinking about the opposite of this situation. What if a couple dating in the work place was overtly flirting in the office? It not only poses the threat of a lawsuit for them specifically, but how does it effect others in the office? What if it made co-workers feel uncomfortable and even effected their performances? The impact of flirting in the workplace could go far beyond just the parties involved. John's right, in this economy, people can't afford to lose their jobs over frivolous flirting in the office. Anyone have any experiences like this?

Re: Why HR’s Just Not That Into You

Shannon Carroll — Thu, 19 Feb 2009 19:11:39 -0000

# 2 really got me thinking...It's hard sometimes to put things in perspective, but as a college senior, my main priority right now is finding a job after graduation...but that doesn't mean it's the main priority of the HR dept in the company I'm applying at. It's easy to feel anxious and check your email 10 times a day for those replies from potential employers. If the responses don't come right away, it's easy to start to feel discouraged about getting an interview. I think it's important to remember to be patient!

Re: Beating the Career Fair Game

Shannon Carroll — Thu, 19 Feb 2009 18:58:36 -0000

Thanks for the great advice Danielle, I'm planning on attending a Career fair in March and could use your helpful tips. I agree, it's all about making a connection. I think getting a list of companies attending and doing some research on the ones your interested in could also help.

Re: 3 Rules to Managing Up

Shannon Carroll — Thu, 19 Feb 2009 18:54:56 -0000

Thanks for the tips, I've actually been struggling with these ideas at my own internship. I'm trying to learn as much as I can at my internship but am afraid that asking questions might bother my bosses. When given a project or task, it usually comes with little direction. I appreciate this new approach because it not only shows my interest in my management and their input, but also that I'm willing to learn.

Re: Survey Says Men Bigger !@#$-Kissers to Bosses then Women

Shannon Carroll — Mon, 16 Feb 2009 19:33:00 -0000

I think some people change their personalities in hopes that they please their bosses and inevitably boost their career paths. I found a related article on www.modbee.com that had this quote: "It's Acting 101, says Dr. E. Carol Webster, a Fort Lauderdale clinical psychologist. "A certain amount of acting is encouraged in order to adapt to the particular type of work you're in." If your personality doesn't suit a job, either you have to change or get out of that particular line of work, Webster says."
I thought it was interesting to associate acting with the workplace. I never really thought about it but I think I do tweak my personality based on the type of boss, environment or company I'm working with. I'll be sure to notice myself and others this week at work!

Re: Interview Red Flags: Ever Felt Like THESE People? (I Have!)

Shannon Carroll — Thu, 12 Feb 2009 15:58:15 -0000

Luckily I haven't had any horrible interview experiences (yet).. but I've heard plenty of stories. Having so few interviews under my belt, I certainly feel nervous and unsure of what to expect when I enter the room. A tip I use is that even though I'm the one going for the job and essentially 'selling' my personal brand, I remember the company is trying to sell themselves to me too! It helps me to recognize that I'm not the only one trying to impress.

Re: Career Do-Over: Interview with Serial Entrepreneur Guy Kawasaki

Shannon Carroll — Wed, 11 Feb 2009 18:01:35 -0000

Thanks Greg for pointing out Guy's words of hope. As a graduating senior, it's comforting to know that my entire life path does not depend on the job I'll be desperately searching for come May.

I'm also struggling with the decision of immediately attending grad school or finding a job right after graduation. I keep weighing the pros and cons and I'm at a stand still. Is it better to work for a while and gain valuable experience in the "real world"? OR should I head right to grad school and get a leg up on my competitors by having a master's degree? I'd be curious to know Guy's opinion on grad school and if gaining the extra degree helped reach his goals and opportunities more quickly?