Comments on: How to get a job that's way beyond your experience http://blog.penelopetrunk.com/2008/04/14/5-ways-to-get-a-job-way-above-your-experience/ Advice at the intersection of work and life Thu, 09 Feb 2012 13:32:22 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v= By: Commit to a Minimum Client Experience | Marketing Tips for Lawyers http://blog.penelopetrunk.com/2008/04/14/5-ways-to-get-a-job-way-above-your-experience/comment-page-1/#comment-263931 Commit to a Minimum Client Experience | Marketing Tips for Lawyers Tue, 29 Nov 2011 03:33:15 +0000 http://blog.penelopetrunk.com/2008/04/14/5-ways-to-get-a-job-way-above-your-experience/#comment-263931 [...] call for BIS guidance on work experience, internships and the National Minimum WageThe Signal ShedHow to get a job that's way beyond your experience{lang: "en-US"} body { background-color: #FFFFFF; [...] [...] call for BIS guidance on work experience, internships and the National Minimum WageThe Signal ShedHow to get a job that's way beyond your experience{lang: "en-US"} body { background-color: #FFFFFF; [...]

]]> By: “Blog your way to a better career.” – CNN « Nancy http://blog.penelopetrunk.com/2008/04/14/5-ways-to-get-a-job-way-above-your-experience/comment-page-1/#comment-263485 “Blog your way to a better career.” – CNN « Nancy Sat, 19 Nov 2011 00:33:00 +0000 http://blog.penelopetrunk.com/2008/04/14/5-ways-to-get-a-job-way-above-your-experience/#comment-263485 [...] Because a blog focuses on your ideas, rather than your experience, you are more likely to be able to persuade someone to let you skip the bottom rung. [...] [...] Because a blog focuses on your ideas, rather than your experience, you are more likely to be able to persuade someone to let you skip the bottom rung. [...]

]]> By: Job descriptions http://blog.penelopetrunk.com/2008/04/14/5-ways-to-get-a-job-way-above-your-experience/comment-page-1/#comment-252637 Job descriptions Wed, 08 Jun 2011 11:12:30 +0000 http://blog.penelopetrunk.com/2008/04/14/5-ways-to-get-a-job-way-above-your-experience/#comment-252637 You brought in a lot of confidence in me, absolutely fantastic article. Have already shared this with facebook!@bose You brought in a lot of confidence in me, absolutely fantastic article. Have already shared this with facebook!@bose

]]> By: Julie http://blog.penelopetrunk.com/2008/04/14/5-ways-to-get-a-job-way-above-your-experience/comment-page-1/#comment-236644 Julie Sat, 04 Dec 2010 23:37:33 +0000 http://blog.penelopetrunk.com/2008/04/14/5-ways-to-get-a-job-way-above-your-experience/#comment-236644 I liked what I read then I read a reply saying Why would someone want a job beyond their experience? Some people like to challenge themselves and want to push themselves upwards and strive for more. I believe that becoming an expert by blogging is a great way to get yourselves known. Employers/Recruiters would be more willing to take a chance if they could see that you are truly passionate about the subject. The site http://www.jobhop.co.uk allows you to show case your skills and blog about your expertise to browsing Employers & Recruiters. Just another way of landing your dream job. I liked what I read then I read a reply saying Why would someone want a job beyond their experience? Some people like to challenge themselves and want to push themselves upwards and strive for more.
I believe that becoming an expert by blogging is a great way to get yourselves known. Employers/Recruiters would be more willing to take a chance if they could see that you are truly passionate about the subject. The site http://www.jobhop.co.uk allows you to show case your skills and blog about your expertise to browsing Employers & Recruiters. Just another way of landing your dream job.

]]> By: Expertise From the Air Conditioning Guy —Somer Cooper somer cooper http://blog.penelopetrunk.com/2008/04/14/5-ways-to-get-a-job-way-above-your-experience/comment-page-1/#comment-232118 Expertise From the Air Conditioning Guy —Somer Cooper somer cooper Sat, 18 Sep 2010 18:47:27 +0000 http://blog.penelopetrunk.com/2008/04/14/5-ways-to-get-a-job-way-above-your-experience/#comment-232118 [...] web, you’re not the only expert; someone else can always out-expert you. My favorite blogger, Penelope Trunk, swears by establishing yourself as an expert to make way for promotion in your career. I happen to [...] [...] web, you're not the only expert; someone else can always out-expert you. My favorite blogger, Penelope Trunk, swears by establishing yourself as an expert to make way for promotion in your career. I happen to [...]

]]> By: Expertise From the Air Conditioning Guy « somer cooper http://blog.penelopetrunk.com/2008/04/14/5-ways-to-get-a-job-way-above-your-experience/comment-page-1/#comment-229899 Expertise From the Air Conditioning Guy « somer cooper Thu, 22 Jul 2010 03:37:42 +0000 http://blog.penelopetrunk.com/2008/04/14/5-ways-to-get-a-job-way-above-your-experience/#comment-229899 [...] web, you’re not the only expert; someone else can always out-expert you. My favorite blogger, Penelope Trunk, swears by establishing yourself as an expert to make way for promotion in your career. I happen to [...] [...] web, you're not the only expert; someone else can always out-expert you. My favorite blogger, Penelope Trunk, swears by establishing yourself as an expert to make way for promotion in your career. I happen to [...]

]]> By: Thomas http://blog.penelopetrunk.com/2008/04/14/5-ways-to-get-a-job-way-above-your-experience/comment-page-1/#comment-221086 Thomas Wed, 17 Feb 2010 20:58:42 +0000 http://blog.penelopetrunk.com/2008/04/14/5-ways-to-get-a-job-way-above-your-experience/#comment-221086 Hello, My name is Thomas Cernota and I received an MBA from the University of St Thomas. I have held management positions for over 10 years and have been in the work force for over 30 years. I have years of experience in interviewing individuals for professional positions. If you check out my site http://youvegotthejob.com/ you will find my new book "You've Got The Job: What Ever Job Seeker Should Know About Getting That Dream Job" that covers job searching, networking, interviewing and creating resumes. Hello, My name is Thomas Cernota and I received an MBA from the University of St Thomas.
I have held management positions for over 10 years and have been in the work force for over 30 years.
I have years of experience in interviewing individuals for professional positions.
If you check out my site http://youvegotthejob.com/ you will find my
new book "You've Got The Job: What Ever Job Seeker Should Know About Getting That Dream Job"
that covers job searching, networking, interviewing and creating resumes.

]]> By: Humility In New Graduates and Not Letting Age or Experience Stand In Your Way | Small Hands, Big Ideas http://blog.penelopetrunk.com/2008/04/14/5-ways-to-get-a-job-way-above-your-experience/comment-page-1/#comment-191519 Humility In New Graduates and Not Letting Age or Experience Stand In Your Way | Small Hands, Big Ideas Wed, 19 Aug 2009 15:04:31 +0000 http://blog.penelopetrunk.com/2008/04/14/5-ways-to-get-a-job-way-above-your-experience/#comment-191519 [...] Penelope Trunk says, “The jobs that are the most fun are where our learning curve is high but we still achieve results,” and that you should reach for a job way above you. If you fail, try other positions. Be open and most importantly, “have a realistic idea of your skillset.” [...] [...] Penelope Trunk says, "The jobs that are the most fun are where our learning curve is high but we still achieve results," and that you should reach for a job way above you. If you fail, try other positions. Be open and most importantly, "have a realistic idea of your skillset." [...]

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]]> By: Krysteena http://blog.penelopetrunk.com/2008/04/14/5-ways-to-get-a-job-way-above-your-experience/comment-page-1/#comment-186079 Krysteena Wed, 20 May 2009 19:26:16 +0000 http://blog.penelopetrunk.com/2008/04/14/5-ways-to-get-a-job-way-above-your-experience/#comment-186079 I like what you had to say about everything. It really made me rethink the process of an interveiw and how to put myself out there. Thank You. I am looking for a job and I'm trying to get into some kind of line that will make me look better for when I am ready for what I would really like to do. I accepted the whole new idea thing because it would work for me. I'm looking forward to hopefully hearing more. Krysteena I like what you had to say about everything. It really made me rethink the process of an interveiw and how to put myself out there. Thank You. I am looking for a job and I'm trying to get into some kind of line that will make me look better for when I am ready for what I would really like to do. I accepted the whole new idea thing because it would work for me. I'm looking forward to hopefully hearing more.

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