VYPeeps Speak: Jessica Tomlinson's blog

Why Treating Yourself is Mentally, Physically & Professionally Important

Tuesday, 24th January 2012
Submitted by Jessica Tomlinson

If you were a dog and I told you to sit, then I smacked you upside the head, what would you do? more

Networking Without the Work

Tuesday, 17th May 2011
Submitted by Jessica Tomlinson
Networking Without the Work by Jessica Tomlinson

I remember my first networking event. It was August of 2007. Ghostbar at the Palms was the location. The event was VYP's White Hot Fusion Mixer. more

Partnership Shows Love for Las Vegas Homeless Youth, You Can Too

Monday, 28th March 2011
Submitted by Jessica Tomlinson
Partnership Shows Love for Las Vegas Homeless Youth, You Can Too

Imagine being verbally and physically abused by your mother. You know you have to escape, for your own mental and physical well-being. more

How To Sell Yourself As a YOUNG Professional

Tuesday, 9th November 2010
Submitted by Jessica Tomlinson
How To Sell Yourself As a YOUNG Professional by Jessica Tomlinson

We've all had that moment. It was that first look of assessment when you stepped into the interview. It was a muffled comment from the vice president as you walked away. Or maybe it was the email of distrust, telling you the project was passed along to your co-worker. Whatever that moment was for you, there are ways to confront it directly. What is the challenge that I'm talking about? Being a YOUNG professional. It can get tough. Age-discrimination is in the workplace, but there are steps you can take to make sure you don't sell yourself short because of your age. Instead, consider a few tips to sell yourself as a young professional. more