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uberVU - social comments — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 01:48:46 +0000

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By: One Strategy to Find out What You Want to do

One Strategy to Find out What You Want to do — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 12:54:10 +0000

[...] I did 3 out of 5 resume reviews for the “Fab Five” who are part of The Senior Series. The resumes were great! The students’ energy energizes [...]

By: Nicole Crimaldi

Nicole Crimaldi — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 17:17:15 +0000

Awesome Ash! This is a really tough industry to get into and having an insiders opinion is HUGE. Thanks so much!

By: Madison

Madison — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 23:33:40 +0000

Thanks Nicole!

I live in Oklahoma City, and I attend the University of Central Oklahoma. My boyfriend is actually going to school at Northwestern so I get to visit him often and that is how I fell in love with Chicago!

You hit the nail on the head. I’m scared about the job search (especially because I’m an out-of-towner who hasn’t gotten face time networking with people). Bills are definitely scary, I haven’t really ever had to worry about those before. Also, at this point it looks like I’m going to be living alone. I’ve never done that before either.

Hopefully some of these fears will be covered on your blog, or we can just talk more. =)

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The Working Reading List | TheWorkingWardrobe.com — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 18:07:55 +0000

[...] * Ms. Career Girl – Welcome to the Senior Series [...]

By: Desiree

Desiree — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 05:26:15 +0000

I like this interview with Bobbi Brown, founder of Bobbi Brown Cosmetics, because she is honest re her hiring practices, her involvement in her business and how to be a better employee by just being honest and true to yourself. But I know this how it should be but many employeers see experience whether years in the fie…ld or education and not a persons real worth. I am sure many employers struggle with this or trying to strike a balance but this is truly an eye opener. I can honestly say that when I first started looking for job I was more interested in saying what people wanted to hear. When I saw that was getting me nowhere I decided to be myself and I got the job and have been there 3 years.

By: Ashley

Ashley — Thu, 28 Jan 2010 22:02:04 +0000

This is wonderful! I too, really wish that I had more of a network to help me with findng my first job. I would be more than happy to review resumes or give a few pointers for anyone going into sales, specifically pharma/ med device / biotech sales. Let me know!!

By: Nicole Crimaldi

Nicole Crimaldi — Thu, 28 Jan 2010 20:32:28 +0000

Hey Madison! (I love your name btw)

Where are you from and where do you go to school? What exactly is making you freak out about graduation? i.e. The job search, bills, not having your friends around? (umm because all of the above scared the shit out of me.)

I will say, good choice on Chicago. I absolutely LOVE it here. It has never gotten old and it’s def a hot spot for your industry. Shoot me an email nicole@mscareergirl.com and I’ll put you in touch w/ a few PR Divas.

Nicole

By: Nicole Crimaldi

Nicole Crimaldi — Thu, 28 Jan 2010 20:30:04 +0000

Congrats on the gig! I’m going to address your question in its own post because that’s a tough situation and one a ton of people probably deal with too.

As far as anxiety goes, this is TOTALLY normal and once you start asking for what you want it gets easier and easier! Plus remember: 5 minutes of akwardness vs. a few years of racking up debt and not being able to make ends meet because you didn’t speak up.

I will say, the PR industry is unique in that they always seem to hire their interns and keep them at low pay. I will have some PR people weigh in on this too since it’s not the industry I work in every day.

By: Madison

Madison — Thu, 28 Jan 2010 18:23:43 +0000

Great post. I’m really excited for this series. I graduate in May and plan on moving to Chicago to get a job in PR/digital communication and I am FREAKING OUT! Moving is scary. Graduation is scary. Getting your first big girl job is scary. So I look forward to your incites on some of the issues plaguing me =)