Penelope Trunk

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6 ways to improve your writing

Posted to: Self-management
September 20th, 2004
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Almost one-third of workers do not meet the writing requirements of their positions, according to a survey by the College Board’s National Commission on Writing.
Before any of you get smug with your writing acumen, keep in mind that most workers do not need to write more than a sentence or two to get their job …

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How to choose between passion and pay

September 18th, 2004
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Everyone wants to feel passion about their job, but passion and pay do not always go hand in hand, and often they are inversely related. The trick for many of us is to figure out how to balance the love of our life with the food on our table.
Bill Hewett is the bass player for …

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Notes from a grouchy networker

Posted to: Networking | Self-management
September 10th, 2004
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I met a not-friend at a not-cool-but-not-cheesy restaurant. I was networking, because this is what you must do to further your career. Even if you hate it you have to do it. I did not wear work clothes, because even though networking is work, you’re not supposed to look like you’re on the job. I …

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