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, 18 Mar 2010 10:01:09 -0600 http://wordpress.org/?v=abc hourly 1 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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]]> By: Boobert http://blog.penelopetrunk.com/2008/04/14/5-ways-to-get-a-job-way-above-your-experience/comment-page-1/#comment-181869 Boobert Thu, 05 Mar 2009 01:51:45 +0000 http://blog.penelopetrunk.com/2008/04/14/5-ways-to-get-a-job-way-above-your-experience/#comment-181869 wayyyyy!!!! to many pages!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! CUTT ITT DOWN LADYY!!! wayyyyy!!!! to many pages!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! CUTT ITT DOWN LADYY!!!

]]> By: Mullis http://blog.penelopetrunk.com/2008/04/14/5-ways-to-get-a-job-way-above-your-experience/comment-page-1/#comment-181088 Mullis Tue, 17 Feb 2009 17:58:30 +0000 http://blog.penelopetrunk.com/2008/04/14/5-ways-to-get-a-job-way-above-your-experience/#comment-181088 The second comment summarized my thoughts exactly - "personal branding". However, there was not any help given on how to do that. So let me tag-team. I have found the best way to brand yourself is connecting with website that does most of the work for you. I have been using <a href="//www.personavita.com”" rel="nofollow">PersonaVita</a> for my personal branding. They are experts in this area and have set up everything to help you brand yourself. I would strongly recommend it. The second comment summarized my thoughts exactly – "personal branding". However, there was not any help given on how to do that. So let me tag-team. I have found the best way to brand yourself is connecting with website that does most of the work for you. I have been using PersonaVita for my personal branding. They are experts in this area and have set up everything to help you brand yourself. I would strongly recommend it.

]]> By: Purpose « These Things I Know http://blog.penelopetrunk.com/2008/04/14/5-ways-to-get-a-job-way-above-your-experience/comment-page-1/#comment-179549 Purpose « These Things I Know Sun, 18 Jan 2009 23:05:45 +0000 http://blog.penelopetrunk.com/2008/04/14/5-ways-to-get-a-job-way-above-your-experience/#comment-179549 [...] 18, 2009 I recently read a blog article ( and this one too) from Brazen Careerist that convinced me that having a blog was absolutely [...] [...] 18, 2009 I recently read a blog article ( and this one too) from Brazen Careerist that convinced me that having a blog was absolutely [...]

]]> By: hasna http://blog.penelopetrunk.com/2008/04/14/5-ways-to-get-a-job-way-above-your-experience/comment-page-1/#comment-176924 hasna Thu, 18 Dec 2008 15:49:23 +0000 http://blog.penelopetrunk.com/2008/04/14/5-ways-to-get-a-job-way-above-your-experience/#comment-176924 firsteval i would like to say thank you so much for every one participate to creat such a site ,because it is very useful for all people especialy youngs,but i have a small criticize what ever we do to get ajob ,what you have mentiond abov and more but the result in most of time is negativa thanhs. firsteval i would like to say thank you so much for every one participate to creat such a site ,because it is very useful for all people especialy youngs,but i have a small criticize what ever we do to get ajob ,what you have mentiond abov and more but the result in most of time is negativa thanhs.

]]> By: How You Can ……………………… Calculate Your Salary » Blog Archive » Prepare Brilliantly For Your Inteview In Two Simple Steps http://blog.penelopetrunk.com/2008/04/14/5-ways-to-get-a-job-way-above-your-experience/comment-page-1/#comment-173033 How You Can ……………………… Calculate Your Salary » Blog Archive » Prepare Brilliantly For Your Inteview In Two Simple Steps Sat, 15 Nov 2008 06:50:20 +0000 http://blog.penelopetrunk.com/2008/04/14/5-ways-to-get-a-job-way-above-your-experience/#comment-173033 [...] How to get a job that’s way beyond your experience [...] [...] How to get a job that's way beyond your experience [...]

]]> By: Jump http://blog.penelopetrunk.com/2008/04/14/5-ways-to-get-a-job-way-above-your-experience/comment-page-1/#comment-147110 Jump Sat, 10 May 2008 13:14:09 +0000 http://blog.penelopetrunk.com/2008/04/14/5-ways-to-get-a-job-way-above-your-experience/#comment-147110 Interesting article. Thanks. I do have one question and it is a general one at that. Does anyone or has anyone ever had the feeling that for all the wise words of wisdom that can be found in business literature about how organisations (companies) should be run, that in actual fact, the reality of things is that you actually see and experience the opposite? A bit vague? Let me clarify. There are countless business guru's in the world today - in fact there seem to be countless guru's in every aspect of human life - so this might apply to them to. With all these experts and their bright ideas, when you do in fact engage and experience the business world, do you really see the wisdom that is being touted around as the best way of doing things, actually in operation and actually working? My experience is - no. Some principles do seem to be in operation, howevr just how diligently they are applied is another matter altogether. Suprisingly to me, some of the biggest brands are the worst defaulters on these business strategies and spend more time in a murky fuzz of indecision as to who is responsible for what, let alone following the latest and greatest approach to management and or leadership. The above might seem totally out of step with this particular post, however to me, it says - why not go one or two notches above your level of experiene or competence? It might just be that your attitude and courage are probably more important than your actual skills. Not in every field mind you, but for most businesses. The weaknesses of the systems of organisations to actually understand what they need, yet still acknowledge that they need something or someone, might mean that they are open to taking some chances. At the very least it is worth taking a chance if there really is nothing left to lose. Interesting article. Thanks.

I do have one question and it is a general one at that.

Does anyone or has anyone ever had the feeling that for all the wise words of wisdom that can be found in business literature about how organisations (companies) should be run, that in actual fact, the reality of things is that you actually see and experience the opposite?

A bit vague? Let me clarify.

There are countless business guru's in the world today – in fact there seem to be countless guru's in every aspect of human life – so this might apply to them to. With all these experts and their bright ideas, when you do in fact engage and experience the business world, do you really see the wisdom that is being touted around as the best way of doing things, actually in operation and actually working? My experience is – no.

Some principles do seem to be in operation, howevr just how diligently they are applied is another matter altogether. Suprisingly to me, some of the biggest brands are the worst defaulters on these business strategies and spend more time in a murky fuzz of indecision as to who is responsible for what, let alone following the latest and greatest approach to management and or leadership.

The above might seem totally out of step with this particular post, however to me, it says – why not go one or two notches above your level of experiene or competence? It might just be that your attitude and courage are probably more important than your actual skills. Not in every field mind you, but for most businesses. The weaknesses of the systems of organisations to actually understand what they need, yet still acknowledge that they need something or someone, might mean that they are open to taking some chances. At the very least it is worth taking a chance if there really is nothing left to lose.

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