Lindsey Pollak
Career Advice & Commentary
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30/20 Vision Podcast: Thriving personally and professionally in uncertain times
We just finished recording the November episode of 30/20 Vision, my monthly podcast with co-hosts Alexandra Levit and Christine Hassler. Click here to listen to our discussion about how to not only survive, but thrive, in troubled economic times. We discuss career strategies, stress management techniques and tips for living “a champagne lifestyle on a sparkling cider budget.” If you have additional thoughts and suggestions, please share in the Comments! addthis_url = 'http%3A%2F%2Flindseypollak.com%2Fblog%2F%3Fp%3D520'; ... |
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Economy got you down? Move to Australia (seriously!)
Looking for an alternative to job hunting in the U.S.? It’s now easier than ever to work, study and travel in Australia. College students have been studying abroad for decades, but in today’s increasingly global economy, international experience is becoming more and more valuable to employers. When you add the fact that job prospects in the U.S. are not exactly great right now, you may determine that it’s the right time to consider working or studying overseas. If so, I encourage... |
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Free “extra help” for your job hunt: Forte Foundation Virtual Campus
If you’ve been reading my blog for a while, I’m sure it won’t surprise you that I was the kind of student who went to “extra help” sessions after class. I wanted to take advantage of every opportunity to do well and get a good grade. This was especially true in classes like Calculus, where I felt totally overwhelmed during regular class hours (okay, and maybe a little distracted by the cute hockey player who sat next to me). If you’re feeling overwhelmed by... |
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Special Invitation: Free 30-minute telecall November 11th on “What Gen Y Wants”
On Tuesday, November 11th at 11:00am ET (yes, 11/11 at 11!), I’ll be participating in a telecall for the Guru Nation, a new online network of business leaders and coaches who want to help you “fast forward your career.” I’m pleased to be the site’s guru on Generation Y issues. Guru Nation co-founder Amy Dorn Kopelan will interview me on the topic of “What Gen Y Wants.” She has graciously invited my blog readers to call in FREE to join the conversation. Call-in... |
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On FastCompany.com: Gen Y and the Presidential Election
Today’s post first appeared on my FastCompany.com Next Generation Career Advice Blog. World, meet Generation Y. If you weren’t aware of them yet, you couldn’t miss them on Election Day. Barack Obama’s victory is the biggest and most inspiring example yet of the growing influence of Generation Y (born approx. 1980–2000) in the U.S. and the world. I witness this every day when I speak on college campuses and chat with students and young professionals in person, by text message... |
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I voted today. Have you?
Today we all have one primary job: to cast a vote. I did my civic duty this morning, although it was a little dicey. The machine for my district broke while I was waiting in line, so we had to vote by paper ballot. Not as satisfying as pulling that lever, but satisfying nonetheless. Click here to view more photos from my voting experience. I did call and report the problem to CNN’s voter hotline at 800-GOCNN-08 to make sure our votes will be counted. Be sure to call if you face any problems... |
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Job Action Day Post: 5 things to do right now if you are job hunting
Today is Job Action Day! Job Action Day, started by Dr. Randall Hansen of Quintessential Careers, is a day of empowerment for workers and job seekers — a day “to put your career and job in the forefront, making plans, taking action.” In the spirit of action, my post today focuses on five actions you can take right now if you are looking for a job (or suspect you might be job hunting soon). I’ve also included links to some additional career advice blogs and job hunting resources... |
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I’ll be blogging for Job Action Day on Monday
I’m happy to announce that Quintessential Careers’ founder and publisher Randall S. Hansen has invited me to participate in Job Action Day 2008, which is set for this Monday, November 3rd. I’m thrilled to be included in this “day for job-seekers and workers to confront the current economic crisis head-on and take action steps to improve their careers.” (Read the full press release here.) Other career bloggers selected to participate include: Alexandra Levit: Alexandra... |
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What are you doing to shine? 5 ways to stand out in tough times
I was struck by the last line of a recent article in BusinessWeek about career strategies for a recession. The line comes from an executive coach who says: “If you can shine at this moment, you’ll shine forever.” That’s a pretty strong statement. I’m not sure if any one time period can define an entire 40- to 50- year career, but I agree with the coach that your actions right now are crucial. If you want to stay employed and even advance in tough times, you have to... |
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Next episode of 30/20 vision: 20-something friendships
Tune in Friday at 3pm ET for a new episode of my radio show and podcast, 30/20 Vision. The show features my fellow authors Christine Hassler (20 Something Manifesto) and Alexandra Levit (How’d You Score That Gig?). In this episode (our one-year anniversary show!), we’ll chat about friendships after college, including how you can make new relationships, maintain old ones and troubleshoot troubling friendship issues. And yes, we’ll ask the classic When Harry Met Sally question:... |
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Podcast: Survive and thrive in a tough job market
Are you worried about how to survive or thrive in this current job market? Listen in to my discussion with Christine Hassler, host of TwentySomethingYak for advice on how to handle being unemployed, find a new job or succeed in your current position. Christine and I discuss what industries are hiring, what you can do to keep yourself motivated and much more. Listen to the podcast here addthis_url = 'http%3A%2F%2Flindseypollak.com%2Fblog%2F%3Fp%3D497'; addthis_title = 'Podcast%3A+Survive+and+thrive+in+a+tough+job+market'; ... |
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How to get a good job in a bad economy: 7 recession strategies
Job hunting is tough right now, but absolutely not impossible. The key to finding and keeping work in tough times is the same as in good times: action. The more positive action you take, the better your chances of landing a great gig. Here are 7 tips, and I promise many more in the coming weeks and months. 1. Be smarter, faster and better. I wish I could offer you a magic piece of advice about job hunting and working in a bad economy, a piece of wisdom that I’ve been saving for this type... |
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On FastCompany.com: Interview with an international millennial
Note: This blog post originally appeared on FastCompany.com. As I travel around to universities this fall, I’m meeting more and more international students pursuing their college degrees in the United States. These students face unique challenges while job hunting, networking and building their careers. For perspective on this experience, I asked Nuzhat M. Karim, Program Manager, University Relations, EMC², who grew up in Bangladesh, to answer some questions. Q: Why did you decide to go to... |
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Highlights from my weekend reading stack: the economy, entrepreneurship and Facebook
I spent Sunday afternoon diving into a tall stack of weekend newspapers and this month’s magazines, looking for articles relevant to young professionals. Here are some interesting stories I recommend, with a little bit of personal commentary: (more…) addthis_url = 'http%3A%2F%2Flindseypollak.com%2Fblog%2F%3Fp%3D490'; addthis_title = 'Highlights+from+my+weekend+reading+stack%3A+the+economy%2C+entrepreneurship+and+Facebook'; addthis_pub = 'Lindseypollak'; |
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Guest Post: 5 ways to manage financial anxiety
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The best and the brightest: What will change with the economic downturn?
Will the economic downturn stop the best and the brightest from flocking to investment banking, management consulting and corporate law? I hope so. During my freshman and sophomore years at Yale, I’d sit with friends for hours in the dining hall, loving the debates about politics and literature and history. It was exactly what I’d hoped college would be like. Sometimes I’d look around the table and feel as if I were peering into the future: I could easily see my smart, hardworking, well-rounded... |
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Guest Post: Don’t be stupid by Dustin M. Wax
Today’s guest post comes from author and blogger Dustin M. Wax, from his new e-book, Don’t Be Stupid: A Guide to Learning, Studying and Succeeding at College. Special Offer: If you like this article and want to download the full e-book, use the code “BackToSchool” to get $3 off at checkout. I’ve been a university student off and on since <whispers>the ’80s</whispers> and a university instructor for the last five years. In that time, I’ve had... |
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30/20 Vision Podcast: Next episode Friday at 5:00pm ET
Join twentysomething experts Alexandra Levit, Christine Hassler and me for a new episode of 30/20 Vision, airing on Blog Talk Radio Friday at 5PM ET. We’ll be talking about the dos and don’ts of social networking. Hope you’ll join us on the call, and if you can’t make it, be sure to check out the archive! addthis_url = 'http%3A%2F%2Flindseypollak.com%2Fblog%2F%3Fp%3D483'; addthis_title = '30%2F20+Vision+Podcast%3A+Next+episode+Friday+at+5%3A00pm+ET'; addthis_pub... |
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Some recommended career resources for college students and young professionals
One of the best parts of my business is that I’m constantly hearing about great new career resources. Here are a few that have crossed my desk recently. Check them out… Experience Inc.’s Talent Insights Blog The Talent Insights blog provides something pretty unique in the blogosphere: data-driven commentary. The team from Experience.com shares advice based on their own research into college students and recent grads. Check out the post on life after graduation — did... |
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This week on FastCompany.com: Why Your Company Needs Millennials
Hope you’ll check out my post this week on FastCompany.com: “Why Your Company Needs Millennials: 5 Reasons to Love Gen Y” It’s no secret that Generation Y workers (a.k.a. Millennials) don’t exactly have the best reputation in the workplace. Perhaps you’ve heard some of the following comments made about this generation, born in the 1980s and ‘90s: “They don’t want to pay their dues.” “They act so entitled.” “All they want to do is play on Facebook.” No stereotype... |