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116 weeks ago from Professional Writers and Editors

Lisa Lahey: Hi ellen. how do I take a facebook badge (where do I even find it??) and put it onto my site/blog? Thanks
114 weeks ago

Ellen A. Feldman I see this topic below but I thought I'd create another post. I had an interview this week, & when asked my weakness said that I could be shy but this does not mean I'm not confident. She told me I did come across as being a little reserved and shy, and I needed to brag about myself more. I felt like I bragged about myself quite a bit. She even told my references I came across as being reserved or shy and asked did that affect my performance? My question is: WHAT is wrong with being reserved?

119 weeks ago from INFJ

Ty Unglebower: I don't know that there is anything wrong with being reserved. I tend to be in some cases. Oh, many will say that to be so means you will get ...MoreI don't know that there is anything wrong with being reserved. I tend to be in some cases. Oh, many will say that to be so means you will get eaten up in the business world, and that they only way to succeed is to change who you are. I don't buy that wholesale. I think we have to work on some things to succeed in some ways. But the notion that quieter people cannot succeed anywhere is in my view an unfortunate myth. (I blog about this stuff all the time...you may identify with some of the things I say there.)
115 weeks ago

Alyea Sandovar: Hi Ellen-like Ty, I don't think there is anything wrong with being reserved. I notice that while I am shy in new situations, once I get used to ...MoreHi Ellen-like Ty, I don't think there is anything wrong with being reserved. I notice that while I am shy in new situations, once I get used to it, I am very friendly. One issue is that the American culture is very extroverted, so people seem to value extroversion and not introversion. What I have learned for myself is that I do better in jobs that allow me to just be me, where my "reserved" way is seen as valuable not as an obstacle. So my question is more about the person who interviewed you and the organization-why would she think that someone who was extroverted would excel more at that job?
113 weeks ago

Abigael Escobal I am totally an IMFJ, which is both good and bad. I feel that it affects my job search and interviewing skills. To the people in the group, how does this affect your job hunt?

129 weeks ago from INFJ

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: I'm an INFJ and career coach who just went through the interview process last year. Most people in my field are ENFP's.

I interview quite well ...MoreI'm an INFJ and career coach who just went through the interview process last year. Most people in my field are ENFP's.

I interview quite well because I spend a lot of time preparing and gathering information. I use the standard "strengths & weaknesses" question to address my characteristics as an INFJ. I think employers appreciate the honesty. It helps them understand that we can do the same jobs extroverts can-- we just need time to prepare and recharge!
128 weeks ago

Alyea Sandovar: Awesome question! I find that in terms of interviews, I can speak more clearly and self reflect on who I am and how I will behave at work. And I ...MoreAwesome question! I find that in terms of interviews, I can speak more clearly and self reflect on who I am and how I will behave at work. And I think people appreciate that in an interview. We do not need to change who we are. We are sociable after all. We just orient internally first then externally. I also get very shy picking up the phone. I hate it! Unless I know the person on the other end. So thats something Im working on. I like networking but cold calling is not for me. Others?
128 weeks ago

Rebecca What online tools/sites do you use to find freelance work?

132 weeks ago from Professional Writers and Editors

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Thursday Bram: I use a pretty wide variety sites. FreelanceWritingGigs.com is a good resource, as is ProBlogger.net's job board. I actually write for ...MoreI use a pretty wide variety sites. FreelanceWritingGigs.com is a good resource, as is ProBlogger.net's job board. I actually write for FreelanceSwitch, but I haven't used the FreelanceSwitch job board as much — it tends to be more geared towards designers.
132 weeks ago

Ryan Paine: @Mark, thanks for the tip - it did kind of seem that way, and i'm generally wary of such glossy ventures ... Brazen Careerist included, but I'm ...More@Mark, thanks for the tip - it did kind of seem that way, and i'm generally wary of such glossy ventures ... Brazen Careerist included, but I'm enjoying it here.
131 weeks ago

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