CAREEREALISM has evolved out of an internship project involving some passionate University of New Hampshire Communication majors and led by career strategist and syndicated advice columnist, J.T. O’Donnell. Together, they brainstormed ways to use a blog to build awareness around the professional challenges students face upon graduation. In short, they wanted to find a way to help close the knowledge gap between college and career. Meet the team…
NAME: J.T. O’Donnell
AGE: 39
Why CAREEREALISM: I wanted to create a tool that anyone could use to help them learn the realities of the workplace. Too many people (employees and managers) are using outdated approaches to career and workplace development. This site will offer some new perspectives.
Most Valuable Insight: When people share the same passion for an idea and have great respect for each other, age and experience become irrelevant.
DREAM CAREER: Producer of a Career Makeover Show
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NAME: Greg Barrette
AGE: 22
Why CAREEREALISM: I wanted an experience that would add knowledge and skills related to my projected career field. I also wanted to have work experience I could put on a resume to reinforce my candidacy for after-graduation jobs.
Most Valuable Insight: Don’t burn bridges. You never know when you’ll need someone’s help.
DREAM CAREER: ESPN Anchorman
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Name: Alexandria Scott
Age: 20
Why CAREEREALISM: I wanted to work with people who challenge me and have the ability to teach me things I never knew. The position that I currently hold at Careerealism is PR/ Media Strategist and that is exactly what I want to be doing when I graduate. This internship is preparing me for the real world and everything I learn makes me feel I will succeed.
Dream Job: Running my own PR Firm
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Name: Jon Anzaldi
Age: 20
Why CAREEREALISM: I applied for Careerealism to build up my resume. Careerealism is a unique opportunity for young people looking to receive insightful career coaching. A lot of people have an idea of what they want, they just don’t know the steps to take in order to get there. Ultimately Careerealism can help young people make the right choices in life.
Most Valuable Insight: There’s always someone in life ready to take your spot.
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