Comments on: Four ways to find a job without a specific degree or experience http://kontrary.com/2009/01/26/four-ways-to-find-a-job-without-a-specific-degree-or-experience/ Kontrary provides a different take on tech, media and life by Rebecca Thorman. Wed, 08 Feb 2012 02:58:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: allen ethan http://kontrary.com/2009/01/26/four-ways-to-find-a-job-without-a-specific-degree-or-experience/#comment-6747 allen ethan Thu, 07 Jul 2011 10:01:00 +0000 http://kontrary.com/2009/01/26/four-ways-to-find-a-job-without-a-specific-degree-or-experience/#comment-6747  very nice post.......and very useful too... if interested in modeling or event jobs visit http://www.marketingrockstar.net  very nice post…….and very useful too…
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]]> By: Can you have any job you want? | Modite http://kontrary.com/2009/01/26/four-ways-to-find-a-job-without-a-specific-degree-or-experience/#comment-3491 Can you have any job you want? | Modite Mon, 25 Jan 2010 13:10:17 +0000 http://kontrary.com/2009/01/26/four-ways-to-find-a-job-without-a-specific-degree-or-experience/#comment-3491 [...] Alexandra Levit has just published the book, New Job, New You: A Guide to Reinventing Yourself in a Bright New Career, which is a great resource if you’re looking for a job or trying to find more happiness in your career. And it got me thinking, one of the myths I see over and over is that job-seekers or those looking to switch careers don’t think they have the skills or experience they need. [...] [...] Alexandra Levit has just published the book, New Job, New You: A Guide to Reinventing Yourself in a Bright New Career, which is a great resource if you’re looking for a job or trying to find more happiness in your career. And it got me thinking, one of the myths I see over and over is that job-seekers or those looking to switch careers don’t think they have the skills or experience they need. [...]

]]> By: Become an expert quickly | Modite http://kontrary.com/2009/01/26/four-ways-to-find-a-job-without-a-specific-degree-or-experience/#comment-3490 Become an expert quickly | Modite Tue, 22 Sep 2009 04:56:18 +0000 http://kontrary.com/2009/01/26/four-ways-to-find-a-job-without-a-specific-degree-or-experience/#comment-3490 [...] had no idea how to write a stellar cover letter and resume until I started teaching others to do theirs. Groups comprised of individuals in different skill [...] [...] had no idea how to write a stellar cover letter and resume until I started teaching others to do theirs. Groups comprised of individuals in different skill [...]

]]> By: How to pitch for what you want | Modite http://kontrary.com/2009/01/26/four-ways-to-find-a-job-without-a-specific-degree-or-experience/#comment-3489 How to pitch for what you want | Modite Thu, 04 Jun 2009 03:51:24 +0000 http://kontrary.com/2009/01/26/four-ways-to-find-a-job-without-a-specific-degree-or-experience/#comment-3489 [...] During college I was the top fundraiser for my university foundation. Here’s why. We had to make five asks in a phone call. Ninety percent of my co-workers would stop after one ask or get uncomfortable after the second ask. I made all five. Don’t give up. [...] [...] During college I was the top fundraiser for my university foundation. Here’s why. We had to make five asks in a phone call. Ninety percent of my co-workers would stop after one ask or get uncomfortable after the second ask. I made all five. Don’t give up. [...]

]]> By: David http://kontrary.com/2009/01/26/four-ways-to-find-a-job-without-a-specific-degree-or-experience/#comment-3488 David Sat, 11 Apr 2009 22:11:33 +0000 http://kontrary.com/2009/01/26/four-ways-to-find-a-job-without-a-specific-degree-or-experience/#comment-3488 Definitely not the first piece I've read about effective resume writing, but yours struck something in me Rebecca. I now have a resume that I really like which hasn't been the case for awhile. It feels good, thanks! Definitely not the first piece I’ve read about effective resume writing, but yours struck something in me Rebecca. I now have a resume that I really like which hasn’t been the case for awhile. It feels good, thanks!

]]> By: yinkaolaito http://kontrary.com/2009/01/26/four-ways-to-find-a-job-without-a-specific-degree-or-experience/#comment-3487 yinkaolaito Wed, 18 Mar 2009 09:48:22 +0000 http://kontrary.com/2009/01/26/four-ways-to-find-a-job-without-a-specific-degree-or-experience/#comment-3487 This piece is fantastic, I wish people will listen and apply the golden thoughts you shared here. This piece is fantastic, I wish people will listen and apply the golden thoughts you shared here.

]]> By: Being unique and following your passions « Justice for all http://kontrary.com/2009/01/26/four-ways-to-find-a-job-without-a-specific-degree-or-experience/#comment-3486 Being unique and following your passions « Justice for all Mon, 02 Mar 2009 20:26:11 +0000 http://kontrary.com/2009/01/26/four-ways-to-find-a-job-without-a-specific-degree-or-experience/#comment-3486 [...] looking for a job or internship - take a risk. Don’t just be the typical candidate. Be different. Go for something you love, and the rest will really follow. It seems cliche, but it worked for me [...] [...] looking for a job or internship – take a risk. Don’t just be the typical candidate. Be different. Go for something you love, and the rest will really follow. It seems cliche, but it worked for me [...]

]]> By: Ricardo Bueno http://kontrary.com/2009/01/26/four-ways-to-find-a-job-without-a-specific-degree-or-experience/#comment-3485 Ricardo Bueno Wed, 04 Feb 2009 01:00:15 +0000 http://kontrary.com/2009/01/26/four-ways-to-find-a-job-without-a-specific-degree-or-experience/#comment-3485 Regarding point #3, I had a grad student tell me that blogs are essentially "crap." They're useless and absolutely NOT credible and recruiters couldn't care less about whether or not you had one. Care to share your thoughts with me on this one Rebecca? (I know where I stand). Regarding point #3, I had a grad student tell me that blogs are essentially “crap.” They’re useless and absolutely NOT credible and recruiters couldn’t care less about whether or not you had one.

Care to share your thoughts with me on this one Rebecca? (I know where I stand).

]]> By: Turulcsirip - Jon McCoubrey http://kontrary.com/2009/01/26/four-ways-to-find-a-job-without-a-specific-degree-or-experience/#comment-3484 Turulcsirip - Jon McCoubrey Tue, 03 Feb 2009 13:44:40 +0000 http://kontrary.com/2009/01/26/four-ways-to-find-a-job-without-a-specific-degree-or-experience/#comment-3484 [...] 4 Ways to Get a Job Without Experience or a Relevant Degree: http://modite.com/blog/2009/01/26/four-ways-to-find-a-job-without-a-specific-degree-or-experience/ @modite (via @jonathanmead) « előző | Jon McCoubrey — 2009. 02. 03. [...] [...] 4 Ways to Get a Job Without Experience or a Relevant Degree: http://modite.com/blog/2009/01/26/four-ways-to-find-a-job-without-a-specific-degree-or-experience/ @modite (via @jonathanmead) « előző | Jon McCoubrey — 2009. 02. 03. [...]

]]> By: aldo http://kontrary.com/2009/01/26/four-ways-to-find-a-job-without-a-specific-degree-or-experience/#comment-3483 aldo Tue, 03 Feb 2009 12:50:59 +0000 http://kontrary.com/2009/01/26/four-ways-to-find-a-job-without-a-specific-degree-or-experience/#comment-3483 great post! very interesting! I totally agreee with you! a. great post! very interesting! I totally agreee with you!
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