Has your career turned out like you expected? I know mine hasn't. I started my professional life as a designer in the magazine industry, planning to work my way up to Creative Director at a big-name title like Esquire or Real Simple. After a couple of years, though, I realized I wasn't doing what I loved. I needed a new career. It's a scenario that's...

Posts by Jacky Carter
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" Feeling frustrated with your career? You're not alone. A recent discussion in
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Working the Room When You're the Shyest Person In It [SLIDESHOW]
Jacky Carter February 11, 2013
" Career experts stress the importance of networking in creating the career you want, but for introverts, the task can be especially daunting. An evening exchanging business cards and elevator pitches in a crowded bar feels more like a nightmare than a smart career move. But expanding your professional network and letting them know where you want to be can have...
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- LinkedIn for Small Business,
- LinkedIn Tips
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Celebrating a Growing Community of 100,000 Women
Jacky Carter January 30, 2013
" When you have a question about your career, do you know the right people to run your problems and ideas by? We launched Connect:...
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Thinking Outside the Box to Find a Mentor
Jacky Carter January 18, 2013
" For the longest time, I thought having a mentor meant a formal, long-term relationship with someone older and wiser in my industry....
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What Women Want: Their Big Ideas for 2013 [SLIDESHOW]
Jacky Carter December 14, 2012
" As the year comes to an end, many of us have already been reflecting on how far we've come in the past year and what theme we want...
- Topics:
- LinkedIn for Small Business