All posts tagged "Capitalista Careers"
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Natasha Paulmeno | November 11, 2014
How to Use Social Media to Land a Job
Millennials are often accused of losing their interpersonal skills because they depend on technology for too much. Regardless...
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Natasha Paulmeno | October 29, 2014
The Capitalista’s Tips for Writing Kick-Ass Emails
Whether you’re working to reach sources before a deadline, applying for a position, or merely trying to network,...
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Natasha Paulmeno | October 3, 2014
This Will Get You Further Professionally Than Money, Looks, or Connections
Richie Frieman had some truly terrible experiences with his first boss out of undergrad. Lucky for you readers,...
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Natasha Paulmeno | September 9, 2014
If You’re Using Exclamation Points in Work Emails Then You’re Doing it Wrong
Everyday professionals spend at least a quarter of their time at work sending and receiving emails. It's our...
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Alexandra Saville | February 20, 2014
Show Me the Money!
As we all navigate tax season, money is on the mind. When you’re job searching, your finances are...
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Alexandra Saville | February 19, 2014
Top 8 Interview Mistakes to Avoid
There are a few ways you can screw up an interview before it even starts. Here are some...
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Alexandra Saville | February 11, 2014
Is Facebook the New LinkedIn?
A few months ago, I wrote a post entitled Is LinkedIn the New Myspace? It seems that social...
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Alexandra Saville | February 5, 2014
What’s Your Biggest Flaw?
Let me guess. You’re just too good, right? Too passionate. Too focused. Too hard of a worker. Right. This is not what interviewers want to...
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Alexandra Saville | January 27, 2014
WIN a Custom-Designed Online Portfolio
Want to set yourself apart from the competition? We can help! Law Street is launching its first #CapitalistaContest...
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Alexandra Saville | January 15, 2014
The Follow Up
So, you’ve applied to a job. Actually, you’ve applied to everything slightly relevant that LinkedIn has to offer....
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Alexandra Saville | January 8, 2014
Your 2014 Career Horoscopes – Part Two
Hello again! I’m sorry for everyone who had to wait a full day to see what the universe...
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Alexandra Saville | January 7, 2014
Your 2014 Career Horoscope
Well, it seems like I’m just riding this New Year train for inspiration, huh? Last one, I promise!...
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Alexandra Saville | January 6, 2014
New Career Resolutions
Happy New Year, everyone! We’re a week in…so how are those resolutions coming? One of the most popular...
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Alexandra Saville | December 20, 2013
The Twelve Days of Job Hunting
Happy holidays, everyone! This is the last post of Capitalista Careers until the new year, so I thought...
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Alexandra Saville | December 19, 2013
Is LinkedIn the New MySpace?
Ok, so, let’s talk about social media use while job hunting. Social media isn’t going anywhere, and neither...
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Alexandra Saville | December 16, 2013
The Unwashed Advocate
Law Street is gearing up for several promotions over the next few months, and one of them is...
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Alexandra Saville | December 10, 2013
Apply Yourself
Job hunting today comes down to a lot of factors. Sometimes it’s who you know. Sometimes it’s mostly...
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Alexandra Saville | December 4, 2013
You’ve Got a Friend in Me
Yesterday I wrote about the worst coworkers you encounter in the workplace. Today, let’s take a look at...
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Alexandra Saville | December 3, 2013
The Definitive Ranking of the Worst Coworkers and How to Deal
They’re your worst enemy by day, your favorite topic at happy hour by night. They’re bad coworkers. And they...
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Alexandra Saville | November 19, 2013
Interview Tips – Part Two
Yesterday I brought you the first part of my talk with recruiter Jack Farrell in which we discussed...
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Alexandra Saville | November 18, 2013
Interview Tips – Part One
I had the opportunity to discuss the topic of job searching with someone who knows it best. Jack...
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Alexandra Saville | November 13, 2013
Q&A
An interview is often thought of as a one-sided question and answer routine. A nerve-wracking one at that....
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Alexandra Saville | November 8, 2013
Shh! What Your Interviewer Knows Can Hurt You
The truth might set you free, but it also might ruin your chances at landing the job. I’m...
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Alexandra Saville | November 5, 2013
Beginning the Search
Once you’ve made the decision to look for a new career, you’re halfway there. Well, not really…but it...
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Alexandra Saville | November 4, 2013
Job Hunting Survival Guide
You’re looking for a job. Maybe you’re deep into your hunt. Maybe your hunt just started. Perhaps you’re...