Jeanine Tanner "J.T." O'Donnell is a career strategist and workplace consultant who helps American workers of all ages find greater professional satisfaction. You can find more from O'Donnell on her blog, www.CAREEREALISM.com, which was recently named on of the six must-read job blogs by Careerbuilder.com. The site offers r...
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Which Generation is Losing the Career Fight? (It’s Not Who You Think) by J.T. O'Donnell - Oct, 2009 I recently attended a dinner party where the attendees ranged in age from 23 to 68. Not surprisingly, the conversation turned to the recession and horrible job market. The more ’seasoned’ workers at the table started to rant about their circumstances. The dialog drifted from the lack of raises given out at their companies to the various friends whose spouses had lost their jobs and how it was making finances tight in their hou... |
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Three Reasons to Become a Social Media Narcissist by J.T. O'Donnell - Sep, 2009 Two weeks ago, a fellow blogger e-mailed me about the launch of his company’s new social media platform for Gen Y workers. He said, “It’s like LinkedIn for young people.” While I didn’t say it directly to him, my first reaction was: What’s the point? I couldn’t see how connecting a bunch of young folks who lacked work history or professional connections was valuable. The power of using LinkedIn is to ‘link’ with a person who c... |
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Job Seeker Surprise: How Being Ignorant Can HELP You by J.T. O'Donnell - Aug, 2009 I just spent the last 3 days co-chairing my first charity event. It was part of a large triathlon called Timberman with more than 2500 athletes in attendance. Over the course of the weekend, 85 amazing individuals competed in races that ravaged their bodies as they swam, biked and ran for hours on end for charity. These heroic triathletes helped us raise $50,000 - all of which is going directly towards granting the wishes of s... |
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Don’t Play ‘Trust Fall’ Game with Your References (I Mean It!) by J.T. O'Donnell - Aug, 2009 I read this post by a colleague, Heather Huhman, over her blog where she had it out with an angry job seeker who thought references don’t mean anything. (Ironically, his nasty attitude explains why he most likely hasn’t been hired.) AND, earlier in the week, another colleague, Alison Green, wrote about the 4 biggest myths about job references on her blog. Like Heather and Alison, I am regularly asked whether references make... |
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Intelligence Means Squat: Study Shows One Trait Predicts Success BETTER by J.T. O'Donnell - Aug, 2009 Okay, so you weren’t the brightest bulb in school. Perhaps, you spent more time partying then you did in the library? Well, good news! A new study pioneered in part by a psychologist at the University of Pennsylvania, Angela Duckworth, says one trait is a better predictor of success than intelligence. So, what could possibly be more important than genius? Well, this trait also begins with a “g” but it represents resilience... |
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Don’t Want Management’s Job? That’s Okay, They Don’t Think You’re Right for It by J.T. O'Donnell - Nov, 2008 Two weeks ago, BusinessWeek, offered some interesting survey results in reference to Bosses Day which was celebrated nationwide on October 16th. (What, you didn’t get the memo?) One was from national staffing firm, Adecco, which says 69% of 1500 employees surveyed said they wouldn’t want their boss’ job if offered to them. The reason why? The ‘pressure to have all the answers’ was listed as a main concern, but I’m here to tell... |
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Are You a Marble or a Sponge? by J.T. O'Donnell - Nov, 2008 In the Current Economy, Your Answer Will Determine the Quality, Quantity & Quickness of Job Offers You Receive I knew of two employees - Mark and Sarah. They both did the same kind of work, had the same level of education and the same amount of experience. One day, an unexpected shift in the economy forced their employer to lay them off. Both Mark and Sarah found themselves looking for jobs. It took Mark a year to find a ne... |
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Can You Handle the Truth? 10 Tips About Career (That No One Ever Tells You!) by J.T. O'Donnell - Nov, 2008 Yikes! Hey college students and young professionals - have you seen the lead story on WSJ’s CareerJournal today? Not to mention, their follow up punch to the gut - an excerpt from a book that refers to you as ‘trophy kids’ and discusses why your egos are going to get the best of you in the workplace. Don’t worry...CAREEREALISM is coming to your rescue! The following tips are for college students and recent grads (all 2.5+M ... |
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Job Shoppers ALWAYS Get the Best Opportunities - So Can You by J.T. O'Donnell - Nov, 2008 Ever heard of a job shopper? They are a rare but successful breed of employment seeker who always knows how to get the best jobs and climb the ladder on their own terms. These people make finding a new job look too easy. Well, you can too. Job shoppers are no different than savvy car or clothes shoppers. Follow the rules of smart shopping and you can be on your way to a better opportunity, regardless of job market conditions. ... |
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The Sledgehammer Effect - Words to Live By...Or Not by J.T. O'Donnell - Nov, 2008 In my line of work, I often rely on quotes to get my point across. Why? They get audiences to step outside of their tunnel vision. It’s a way of giving participants the knock upside the head they need to see things differently. When it comes to talking about careers and the workplace, there are plenty of quotes that can deliver the sledgehammer effect. Here are some of my favorites... If you do what you’ve always done, you’... |
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