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Women Count

September 9, 2010

When I previously wrote “I want to make a dent on this world,” I truly believed that I have every opportunity to accomplish that. I just need to do my part. What I may not have said is that sometimes it gets a little hard to remember that kind of a goal when you get [...]

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Does Being Pro-Corporate Make Me a Joiner?

August 24, 2010

I like structure. I like learning from people who have come before me. As I like to say, “I can think outside of the box, but there needs to be a box.” That’s why I enjoyed my time in the corporate world. Sure, there were days that are a little frustrating, but that’s how it [...]

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Rock Your Career!

July 22, 2010

Brazen Careerist has been on FIRE this week! First they launched the free e-book What I Know About Finding a Job with Rich DeMatteo, and contributors from HR greats like Chris Ferdinandi, Lance Haun, Penelope Trunk, Sharlyn Lauby, Laurie Ruettimann, Ben Eubanks, and more. As Penelope says, “Ultimately, what you need to know about this [...]

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Don’t File Those Interests Away

July 20, 2010

I love art, food, dance, and theater. That range of interests doesn’t seem to open many professional doors. Or so I thought. Back in high school, I took the core classes (math, science, English, and history) through senior year. After adding my language classes, I put art and journalism on top of those. I had [...]

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Being a Funny Girl

July 8, 2010

Have I ever told you that I grew up thinking that life really was a musical? People would spontaneously break out in song and dance, knowing an invisible orchestra would provide the score? Sometimes I still try to sing in public, hoping someone will join in to Annie’s “Tomorrow”… A few years ago I finally [...]

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Hi, My Name is Emily, and I Am Pro-Corporate

February 18, 2010

Yes, I admit it, I am pro-corporate. All you people who hate “the man” and are “anti-establishment” probably think I’m insane. The thing is, I don’t think I really am. See, I’m a person who likes structure. I tell everyone, “I can think outside the box, but I need a box.” Part of my jobs [...]

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What Does Experience Really Mean?

November 12, 2009

As part of my future move to my new website, I’m visiting some posts from my first blog on fastcompany.com. That was back before I knew most of you and when I was feeling this whole blog thing out. Enjoy! May 21, 2008- When one has the opportunity to start looking at possible career paths, [...]

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