Emily Brown posted an article on The Career Pioneer - Jan 30, 2012, 6:27 pm
I was quite shy as a little girl, and that certainly didn’t change as I got older. I could easily spend hours upon hours in my room playing “pretend” in the company of my dolls and teddy bears. As an adult, I preferred a movie outing alone rather than dinner with friends. What did change
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Emily Brown posted an article on The Career Pioneer - Jan 12, 2012, 5:08 pm
Happy New Year, friends! I hope this year is starting off well for you. It’s certainly been an eventful transition for me. Like a lot of you, I’ve been examining my personal and professional life, trying to figure out how I can take things to another level in some areas of my life while maintain...
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Emily Brown posted an article on The Career Pioneer - Nov 10, 2011, 10:30 am
I had the honor and privilege of being the first interviewee at the Progressive Women’s Business Network, an online-based community that aims to foster networking opportunities and cultivate resources for ambitious women in business. I really enjoyed answering the questions for this interview; it ...
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Emily Brown posted an article on The Career Pioneer - Nov 8, 2011, 10:30 am
I know what you’re thinking: Where have you been, Emily? Well that’s why I’m writing you today. I owe you an apology. I haven’t been as active on the blog as I’d like to be or as I have been in the past. And there’s good reason for that. Excuse the melodrama — I know
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Emily Brown posted an article on The Career Pioneer - Jul 22, 2011, 4:21 pm
It’s difficult enough to be issued the Pink Slip, but how you deal with the sudden unemployment in the weeks and months that follow is what matters most to your future success. You can either crawl into a hole and feel sorry for yourself. Or, you can pull yourself up by the bootstraps — putting
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Emily Brown posted an article on The Career Pioneer - Jul 5, 2011, 11:18 am
People often ask me how I got started as a writer, and how I found my work from home job. Thankfully, I currently write full-time for a trade publication, and I do get to work from my home office. But that hasn’t always been the case. Most of the writers that I know — in
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Emily Brown posted an article on The Career Pioneer - Jun 29, 2011, 9:58 am
Did you know that the average job opening receives more than 200 resumes each time it’s posted on the Internet? Did you know that 60 percent of those resumes are never read by the person on the receiving end — a hiring manager or recruiter? And did you know that MOST resumes are read in
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Emily Brown posted an article on The Career Pioneer - Jun 24, 2011, 1:19 am
This guest post is by Terry Bacon, a Scholar in Residence at the Korn/Ferry Institute. Need to up your professional voltage? Plug in to five major power sources. Power at work is like power in a battery—more voltage, more impact. Yet, today, almost one-half of working professionals say they are di...
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Emily Brown posted an article on The Career Pioneer - Apr 21, 2011, 2:27 pm
Do you recognize these people? The Know-It-Alls — They’re arrogant and usually have an opinion on every issue. When they’re wrong, they get defensive. The Passives — These people never offer ideas or let you know where they stand. The Dictators — They bully and intimidate. They’re consta...
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Emily Brown posted an article on The Career Pioneer - Apr 12, 2011, 9:02 am
I just recently spoke to a group of graduating high school seniors on the topic of social media — the power and pitfalls that lie within. Laying the foundation for your career can never start too early (or too late, for that matter.)  What you do now, will most certainly impact what happens later...
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Emily Brown posted an article on The Career Pioneer - Mar 24, 2011, 10:52 am
Did you know that five out of six Americans will be looking for a new job position this year? That’s according to a recent survey conducted by job-placement firm Manpower. If you’re planning to look for a new gig, then you might want to pay attention to some advice Executive Search Consultant Ka...
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Emily Brown posted an article on The Career Pioneer - Mar 23, 2011, 5:22 pm
Last October, when I wanted to lose a stubborn 10 lbs and put my poor eating habits in check, I embarked on 30-day raw food diet. It was my first time trying raw foodism, and eventually I did go back to cooked food. My goal at the time was to not necessarily abandon cooked food,
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Emily Brown posted an article on The Career Pioneer - Mar 22, 2011, 10:12 am
I grew up in rural Southwest Georgia, on a small hog and chicken farm no-less, where I had plenty of time to think about what impact I wanted to have on the world and in my community. When you’re young, you tend to dream big. There’s no holds barred on what you can do, think
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Emily Brown posted an article on The Career Pioneer - Mar 17, 2011, 10:52 am
Several years ago, Kristin Cardinale, PhD, was working in a demanding job and on the brink of burn-out when her company announced, on the day she was leaving for her honeymoon, that it would be undergoing a reorganization. Unsettled and frustrated by the announcement, Cardinale said what happened in...
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Emily Brown posted an article on The Career Pioneer - Mar 12, 2011, 3:53 am
I may have been about 10 or 12 years old when I wrote my first check. My dad would call me into the kitchen. I would walk across our hard linoleum floor, pull out the stool from underneath the peninsula-shaped kitchen island, and plop down next to my dad as he laid onto the countertop
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Emily Brown posted an article on The Career Pioneer - Feb 17, 2011, 11:42 pm
Seasoned public relations pros Jessica Kleiman and Meryl Weinsaft Cooper break down the nuts and bolts of PR and how you can use them in your everyday work and business life to successfully promote yourself in their newly-released book Be Your Own Best Publicist In one of the toughest job markets in...
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Emily Brown posted an article on The Career Pioneer - Feb 7, 2011, 5:14 pm
Now that I’ve gotten your attention with that scintillating headline, please allow me to burst your bubble. The first secret is that becoming an overnight success will require years of hard work, perhaps slugging away in the wee hours of the night while your spouse and kids are sound asleep. That�...
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Emily Brown posted an article on The Career Pioneer - Jan 28, 2011, 7:00 pm
A couple of weeks ago, I got a call from a friend. She shares some bad news: the stress on the job had grew enormous. As a result, she felt forced to resign from her position, which had at one point in her career showed great promise but now is her worst nightmare. She was
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Emily Brown posted an article on The Career Pioneer - Jan 24, 2011, 6:55 pm
For the past two years, I’ve been providing free content on the topics of career management, personal branding, personal marketing and various motivational tips on jobs and starting a business. It’s certainly been very rewarding to serve you in this way, and I’ve gotten a lot of great feedback...
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Emily Brown posted an article on The Career Pioneer - Jan 21, 2011, 3:44 pm
Writing the Summary Statement on your resume can seem like a difficult task for job seekers. In the first place, many professional don’t like to talk about themselves. And, admittedly, some don’t like to write. So putting the two together, can be a frightening task, indeed. You look at the blank...
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Emily Brown posted an article on The Career Pioneer - Jan 14, 2011, 11:53 am
Personal branding is for anyone who wants to achieve certain goals in life and in career. Do you want to stand out from the crowd? Advance your career and in your industry? Harness your inner passion and core values to get ahead and stand for something? Gain the respect of those around you? If you
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Emily Brown posted an article on The Career Pioneer - Jan 7, 2011, 2:25 pm
By Kathyrn Ullrich Andy Warhol said, “Being good in business is the most fascinating kind of art.” As a passionate executive recruiter, I couldn’t agree more, particularly when it comes to professionals being good in managing their careers. Here, for the New Year, are 11 career tips for 2011: ...
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Emily Brown posted an article on The Career Pioneer - Jan 5, 2011, 2:02 pm
Mid-size Cities May Be Hotter For Jobs than Larger Cities Especially for Tech, Sales and Engineering Irvine, CA (January 4, 2011) CareerBliss, the leading online career community helping people find joy and success at every step in their careers, announces new data revealing the Top Hiring Cities an...
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Emily Brown posted an article on The Career Pioneer - Dec 28, 2010, 4:51 pm
Now that 2010 is coming to a close, you’re probably coming across a lot of material over the Internet and elsewhere touting New Year’s resolutions and goal-setting (or better yet, goal-achieving.) That’s great and all. But quite honestly — as I reflect over the past year and all the things I...
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Emily Brown posted an article on The Career Pioneer - Dec 10, 2010, 8:01 pm
Even the most talented, educated and experienced job seekers may have a difficult time finding a job in today’s economy. Although people may hope their transition between jobs will last only a few weeks, the reality is that many job seekers spend months, or even a year, trying to secure work. This...
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Emily Brown posted an article on The Career Pioneer - Nov 16, 2010, 1:43 pm
// I’ve never been fired or laid off from a job (thankfully), but I certainly know a few people who have. And in this tough economy, I’m sure you do as well — if not yourself. While I can’t personally relate, I can certainly empathize with the uncomfortable feeling of trying to explain your ...
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Emily Brown posted an article on The Career Pioneer - Nov 5, 2010, 9:00 am
Every once in a while, I get an email from readers seeking advice. Recently, I got this message from a young mother of two (and wife), living in Atlanta. Her name is Nicole. As you’ll soon read, this young professional is at a crossroads, and as I’ve shared in my own personal career challenge...
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Emily Brown posted an article on The Career Pioneer - Oct 29, 2010, 12:00 am
At a time when it seems like everyone and their grandmother is on Twitter, you’re probably wondering what types of tweets will help you stand out from the crowd while remaining professional. You’re in good company. A couple of career-transition experts have been thinking the same thing. They’...
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Emily Brown posted an article on The Career Pioneer - Oct 22, 2010, 3:34 am
// If you want to feel good about yourself — and I would argue, move ahead in your career — then change your behavior and start acting differently. That’s the premise of a new study out of Wake Forest University, which found the idea of “being true to yourself” often means you must act ...
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Emily Brown posted an article on The Career Pioneer - Oct 8, 2010, 12:19 pm
Last night, I had a great opportunity to address a group of young professionals at the I Heart Social Media in DC event, on the topic of personal branding. Leading up to the event — as I was preparing for it — I kept telling myself to keep it simple. After all, we’ve got enough on our plates...
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Emily Brown posted an article on The Career Pioneer - Oct 6, 2010, 12:00 am
I recently had the privilege to interview Dee Dee Myers, the first female White House press secretary. She’s currently on tour to promote her latest endeavor as the empowerment ambassador for a new Jones New York women’s empowerment campaign. This is a woman who believes that you can do anythi...
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Emily Brown posted an article on The Career Pioneer - Sep 28, 2010, 2:00 am
Dinner needs to be cooked. Doctor’s appointments need to be made. Bills need to get paid. The child needs to get picked up from daycare by 5:30 p.m. That assignment needs to be filed by tomorrow afternoon. Your spouse needs your undivided attention. Your toenails are screaming for a pedicure. Yo...
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Emily Brown posted an article on The Career Pioneer - Sep 21, 2010, 2:34 am
I recently had an opportunity to interview Kimberly Bishop about changing careers. Kimberly is a recruiter and job search expert on high-growth career fields, and speaks extensively on the importance of leveraging your existing experience to transition into and land a new job. Did you know that ...
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Emily Brown posted an article on The Career Pioneer - Aug 26, 2010, 12:00 am
It’s no secret that the economy and people all over the world are still reeling from the economic downturn. In fact, we’re finding more and more professionals are opting to go back to school with hopes to reinvent their careers in this tight job market. Indeed, some college students are pursuing...
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Emily Brown posted an article on The Career Pioneer - Aug 12, 2010, 3:02 am
By Ronn Torossian Businesses are accustomed to regular employee horror stories, yet CEOs worldwide must be terrified by the recent response to JetBlue flight attendant Steven Slater’s choice of how and when to resign. Many have come to his defense, stating, “It’s hard working daily with people...
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Emily Brown posted an article on The Career Pioneer - Aug 6, 2010, 4:47 am
I’m not going to sit here and pretend I’m a music reviewer. I simply like and appreciate quality music that’s soulful, timeless, inspirational and that I can vibe to. Texas-born neo-soul, singer-songwriter Dionne delivers just that in her upcoming CD, Unrealistic, which debuts this summer. See...
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Emily Brown posted an article on The Career Pioneer - Jul 27, 2010, 4:51 pm
I have a confession to make: I am the worst when it comes to managing time. That’s right. The truth is, I put on a good game face. I look the part. As a result, folks around me think I’ve got it all together. There’s some true to that. But there’s a side of me
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Emily Brown posted an article on The Career Pioneer - Jul 14, 2010, 12:00 am
By Kristus Ratliff , event and conference manager & blogger at “Hotel Food Chatterbox” Nearly a month ago, someone saw my LinkedIn page and contacted me to request a phone interview for the Operations Manager position at his company.  I agreed to the phone interview and two weeks later...
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Emily Brown posted an article on The Career Pioneer - Jun 18, 2010, 2:30 pm
by Wendy N. Powell, author of Management Experience Acquired So you got the temp job and you are hopeful that you will be hired as a permanent employee. How do you make yourself so valuable they can’t refuse to hire you? 1.  Research the company very well. Since you are now a relative insider, us...
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Emily Brown posted an article on The Career Pioneer - May 23, 2010, 12:23 pm
The most recent edition of TIME Magazine arrived in the mail the other day. On the cover: A collage of tiny square boxes. In each of them sits an image of a person’s face, or that of several people. Then, embossed over those hundreds of images is the name of a revolutionary social networking s...
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Emily Brown posted an article on The Career Pioneer - May 2, 2010, 4:34 am
I never considered myself much of a competitive person. As a matter of fact, I tend to be the one who allows others to shine while I work feverishly in the foreground. In addition, I don’t often toot my own horn, as some say. I guess it’s part of my upbringing or the culture in which
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Emily Brown posted an article on The Career Pioneer - Apr 13, 2010, 9:55 am
Get creative with social networking to land your dream job — or at least a gig that pays the bills. Social networking sites and new digital tools are making it easier and easier for the average person to get noticed in such a crowded job market.  Read on to learn more . . . Sites such
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Emily Brown posted an article on The Career Pioneer - Mar 19, 2010, 5:29 am
Tips for succeeding in science and engineering industries By: Laura Sanchez For many of us our career is the most important thing in our life. But at the beginning of our life, we don’t know which path to choose. First, because we are not sure about our skills. And secondly, because we donR...
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Emily Brown posted an article on The Career Pioneer - Mar 12, 2010, 4:45 am
Recently, I came across the video below, which features a commencement speech delivered by Apple Founder Steve Jobs to a graduating class at Stanford University in 2005. The theme of his speech, “Stay hungry, stay foolish,” was especially intriguing and I certainly wanted to find out mor...
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Emily Brown posted an article on The Career Pioneer - Mar 12, 2010, 4:45 am
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Emily Brown posted an article on The Career Pioneer - Feb 10, 2010, 7:07 pm
In the Northeast corridor of the U.S., we’ve been battling major weather conditions. In the Washington, DC metro area alone, we’ve seen as much as four feet of snow and thousands of people are currently without power. Meanwhile, wind gusts are reaching speeds of up to 50 miles per hour, ...
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Emily Brown posted an article on The Career Pioneer - Feb 10, 2010, 7:07 pm
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Emily Brown posted an article on The Career Pioneer - Feb 3, 2010, 7:21 pm
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Emily Brown posted an article on The Career Pioneer - Feb 3, 2010, 7:21 pm
A lot of people wonder why opportunities don’t come knocking at their door. They feel as if they’ve been dealt an unlucky set of cards or that life’s just unfair. 

Some believe that outsiders simply fail to see their worth or talent, and therefore are bypassed opportunities. W...
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Emily Brown posted an article on The Career Pioneer - Jan 21, 2010, 10:03 am
About five years ago, I moved from my small hometown in Georgia to Los Angeles about a year after high school graduation with the hopes of pursuing an acting career. It was short-lived. After attending acting classes for one academic year, I decided to try college once again and then enrolled into a...
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