Comments on: Three ways to build credibility as a 20-something http://kontrary.com/2008/02/29/three-ways-to-build-credibility-as-20-something/ Kontrary is a different take on careers, tech, marketing, start-ups, and life for creatives and professionals by Rebecca Thorman. Sat, 19 May 2012 14:40:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 By: Nathaniel Alzaga http://kontrary.com/2008/02/29/three-ways-to-build-credibility-as-20-something/#comment-6805 Nathaniel Alzaga Tue, 23 Aug 2011 12:40:00 +0000 http://kontrary.com/2008/02/29/three-ways-to-build-credibility-as-20-something/#comment-6805 i  love the first point. that's what also my mom tells me! >.< i  love the first point. that’s what also my mom tells me! >.<

]]> By: Can you have any job you want? | Modite http://kontrary.com/2008/02/29/three-ways-to-build-credibility-as-20-something/#comment-2301 Can you have any job you want? | Modite Mon, 25 Jan 2010 13:10:33 +0000 http://kontrary.com/2008/02/29/three-ways-to-build-credibility-as-20-something/#comment-2301 [...] of my body of field knowledge, but my track record of results which is a skill-set suitcase that travels with me and increases (one day, I hope it’s bursting open) to any [...] [...] of my body of field knowledge, but my track record of results which is a skill-set suitcase that travels with me and increases (one day, I hope it’s bursting open) to any [...]

]]> By: How to get a raise in the recession | Modite http://kontrary.com/2008/02/29/three-ways-to-build-credibility-as-20-something/#comment-2300 How to get a raise in the recession | Modite Mon, 14 Sep 2009 02:17:34 +0000 http://kontrary.com/2008/02/29/three-ways-to-build-credibility-as-20-something/#comment-2300 [...] slowly taper off until you start to get bored six months in. Good employees realize this and try to shorten the learning curve as quickly as possible by completing stellar and quality work right away. How quickly you’re able [...] [...] slowly taper off until you start to get bored six months in. Good employees realize this and try to shorten the learning curve as quickly as possible by completing stellar and quality work right away. How quickly you’re able [...]

]]> By: How to deal with a bad boss | Modite http://kontrary.com/2008/02/29/three-ways-to-build-credibility-as-20-something/#comment-2299 How to deal with a bad boss | Modite Tue, 24 Feb 2009 03:27:13 +0000 http://kontrary.com/2008/02/29/three-ways-to-build-credibility-as-20-something/#comment-2299 [...] if you had more control at your job – if you could be in charge of more or your boss could be in charge of less, things [...] [...] if you had more control at your job – if you could be in charge of more or your boss could be in charge of less, things [...]

]]> By: Modite by Rebecca Thorman - Four ways to find a job without a specific degree or experience http://kontrary.com/2008/02/29/three-ways-to-build-credibility-as-20-something/#comment-2298 Modite by Rebecca Thorman - Four ways to find a job without a specific degree or experience Mon, 26 Jan 2009 03:46:37 +0000 http://kontrary.com/2008/02/29/three-ways-to-build-credibility-as-20-something/#comment-2298 [...] Your experience is valuable whatever you do, so you need to learn how to talk about it in a way that matters. Good managers realize it’s not about your title, but what you did. My first boss out of college looked for candidates who had waitressing experience (note: I didn’t, but still got the job), because she believed waiters learned a valuable skill set. [...] [...] Your experience is valuable whatever you do, so you need to learn how to talk about it in a way that matters. Good managers realize it’s not about your title, but what you did. My first boss out of college looked for candidates who had waitressing experience (note: I didn’t, but still got the job), because she believed waiters learned a valuable skill set. [...]

]]> By: It Is An Investment When… « Variable Interest http://kontrary.com/2008/02/29/three-ways-to-build-credibility-as-20-something/#comment-2297 It Is An Investment When… « Variable Interest Thu, 27 Mar 2008 17:52:15 +0000 http://kontrary.com/2008/02/29/three-ways-to-build-credibility-as-20-something/#comment-2297 [...] that Gen-Y encompasses a new mindset? A modern one? An earth conscious one? Or is all we care about our comfort in the workplace, and if we really are getting what we [...] [...] that Gen-Y encompasses a new mindset? A modern one? An earth conscious one? Or is all we care about our comfort in the workplace, and if we really are getting what we [...]

]]> By: Erika http://kontrary.com/2008/02/29/three-ways-to-build-credibility-as-20-something/#comment-2296 Erika Tue, 04 Mar 2008 01:10:38 +0000 http://kontrary.com/2008/02/29/three-ways-to-build-credibility-as-20-something/#comment-2296 I think the third point is such a good one. It takes awhile to learn how you do your best work but once you figure it out it's so much easier to work well. The only trick is finding a boss who's flexible enough to accomodate you! I think the third point is such a good one. It takes awhile to learn how you do your best work but once you figure it out it’s so much easier to work well. The only trick is finding a boss who’s flexible enough to accomodate you!

]]> By: Rebecca Thorman http://kontrary.com/2008/02/29/three-ways-to-build-credibility-as-20-something/#comment-2295 Rebecca Thorman Mon, 03 Mar 2008 21:07:29 +0000 http://kontrary.com/2008/02/29/three-ways-to-build-credibility-as-20-something/#comment-2295 @ Steve - Thanks for the great comment. Here's what I think. 1) That's true, but there are some skills that are needed in any profession, and if you develop them you will be successful anywhere you go. Like communication. Superior communication skills are sadly lacking in most candidates. 2) Another great point. Yet, sometimes, you don't have a choice but to build relationships with people you don't like. Take leadership roles, for instance. You have to be able to navigate disagreements in order to be successful. 3) Too slowly is right! Glad to hear it's changing though.. @ Tom - Great question. Take management. That's a very transferable skill to any industry. When I was in college, I was a tele-funder (BIG difference from tele-marketer), then I worked my way up to being the manager of all the tele-funder. It was a college job, but the management skills I learned helped me get my current job. Other transferable skill sets include project/operations management, business development, staff management, training and development, marketing, PR and communciations, etc. Big words, but if you think about it, you'll be able to find experience in your own life that fits, I'm sure. Hope that helps! @ Kate - Excellent addition to the conversation. Selling yourself is perhaps the hardest, but most desirable skill to have! @ Steve – Thanks for the great comment. Here’s what I think. 1) That’s true, but there are some skills that are needed in any profession, and if you develop them you will be successful anywhere you go. Like communication. Superior communication skills are sadly lacking in most candidates.

2) Another great point. Yet, sometimes, you don’t have a choice but to build relationships with people you don’t like. Take leadership roles, for instance. You have to be able to navigate disagreements in order to be successful.

3) Too slowly is right! Glad to hear it’s changing though..

@ Tom – Great question. Take management. That’s a very transferable skill to any industry. When I was in college, I was a tele-funder (BIG difference from tele-marketer), then I worked my way up to being the manager of all the tele-funder. It was a college job, but the management skills I learned helped me get my current job.

Other transferable skill sets include project/operations management, business development, staff management, training and development, marketing, PR and communciations, etc. Big words, but if you think about it, you’ll be able to find experience in your own life that fits, I’m sure. Hope that helps!

@ Kate – Excellent addition to the conversation. Selling yourself is perhaps the hardest, but most desirable skill to have!

]]> By: Kate Hutchinson http://kontrary.com/2008/02/29/three-ways-to-build-credibility-as-20-something/#comment-2294 Kate Hutchinson Mon, 03 Mar 2008 19:37:35 +0000 http://kontrary.com/2008/02/29/three-ways-to-build-credibility-as-20-something/#comment-2294 Don't just build transferable skills--learn how to sell them! When I decided I wanted to move from the academic side of university administration to fundraising, I had a hard time pitching the skills I'd learned to potential employers. It took me a year to land a job in fundraising, and it really only worked when I asked myself, "Why are these skills transferable?" and "How can I explain that to an interviewer?" Don’t just build transferable skills–learn how to sell them! When I decided I wanted to move from the academic side of university administration to fundraising, I had a hard time pitching the skills I’d learned to potential employers. It took me a year to land a job in fundraising, and it really only worked when I asked myself, “Why are these skills transferable?” and “How can I explain that to an interviewer?”

]]> By: Tom http://kontrary.com/2008/02/29/three-ways-to-build-credibility-as-20-something/#comment-2293 Tom Mon, 03 Mar 2008 17:12:11 +0000 http://kontrary.com/2008/02/29/three-ways-to-build-credibility-as-20-something/#comment-2293 Can you (or another commenter) offer some other examples of 'skills that travel', and/or methods of developing the examples you gave? Can you (or another commenter) offer some other examples of ‘skills that travel’, and/or methods of developing the examples you gave?

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