Lindsey Pollak is a bestselling author and nationally recognized expert on Generation Y career and workplace issues. She is the author of Getting from College to Career: 90 Things to Do Before You Join the Real World (HarperCollins) and Global Campus Spokesperson for LinkedIn.com. Lindsey also writes a top-rated career advice blog at www.lindseypollak.com/blog. Her professional speaking includes frequent workshops and keynote speeches at universities, corporations and conferences around the country. Lindsey’s advice and opinions have appeared in such media outlets as The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, BusinessWeek, NPR and NBC Nightly News. She is a graduate of Yale University and lives in New York City.

Blog Entries by Lindsey Pollak

Slacked off This Summer? Time to Turn up the Heat!

Posted August 27, 2009 | 09:00 AM (EST)


While many recent grads have spent the summer hustling for jobs, completing internships and taking summer classes, I have a hunch that others have acquired deep tans, toned abs and a slew of ticket stubs from summer concerts. While I celebrate your right to slack off during your summer (and...

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College Student Summer Career Advice: 10 Things To Do This Summer to Solidify Your Ideal Job After Graduation

Posted July 21, 2008 | 03:05 PM (EST)


It's the middle of summer! Time to sip lemonade, slather on the SPF and read gossip magazines for hours, right?

Not if you've just graduated from college and you're eager to find a full-time job before the fall. If you're looking for your first job this summer, here are...

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How Working on a Political Campaign Can Help Your Career

Posted February 1, 2008 | 12:07 PM (EST)


Office politics exist in virtually every workplace, so what better training for a young professional's career than to spend some time working on a political campaign? No matter what your political persuasion, the 2008 election is a perfect opportunity to jump into the fray. To find volunteer opportunities, check out...

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