Jaclynn Knecht

Contributing Writer & Blogger

Boston, MA, USA

The blogger behind Veno & Greene (venoandgreene.wordpress.com), a career and lifestyle blog, my work has been featured on Career Contessa and has been syndicated on sites, such as: CareerBuilder, LEVO, and POPSUGAR.

I am a graduate of Suffolk University and currently resides in Boston, MA. Follow me on Twitter (@jaclynn_k)!

Always searching for new opportunities! Let's connect!

Get in touch: [email protected] | venoandgreene.wordpress.com

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CAREER CONTESSA

Career Contessa
7 Ways to Beat the Work from Home Blues | Career Contessa

Last week we talked about how to convince your boss to let you work from home. Today we address how to deal with the unexpected pitfalls of remote work. WORKING FROM HOME = ALL COUCHES, PAJAMAS, AND CREATIVE BLISS, RIGHT? EHM-NOT QUITE. Working remotely can sometimes feel more like isolation than opportunity.

Career Contessa
5 Reasons to Take the Job You Don't Want | Career Contessa

ENOUGH ABOUT ONLY WORKING IN A JOB THAT "SPARKS YOUR PASSION." SOMETIMES, THE IDEAL JUST ISN'T THERE WHEN YOU WANT-AND THAT'S OK. "If you find something you love, you'll never work a day in your life." Unless your dream job happens to fall into your lap, there are going to be bumps along your career path.

Career Contessa
How to Sell Yourself with No Work History | Career Contessa

Navigating the twists and turns of your career is difficult enough, but what if you lack work experience? Use these tricks to prove you're the woman who aces challenges, regardless of background. If you've never held a long-term job, it can be tough to feel like a "qualified candidate," but the fact that you haven't held a lengthy position doesn't mean that you aren't suitable and competent.

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Overloaded at Work? This is When You Need an Intern | Career Contessa

These days, there seem to be interns on every floor of every office. But to make it a great experience for everyone, what should you consider before taking one on? Internships have become a mainstay in everyday American work culture. Most colleges require them as a prerequisite for graduation, and most employers take them into consideration when making hiring decisions.

Career Contessa
Page Turner: Leave Your Mark | Career Contessa

This is the thought that ran through my head, repeatedly, when I finished Aliza Licht's book, Leave Your Mark: Land Your Dream Job. Kill It in Your Career. Rock Social Media. This book needs to be added to the required reading lists in our high schools and colleges.

Career Contessa
5 Reasons to Take the Job You Don't Want | Career Contessa

ENOUGH ABOUT ONLY WORKING IN A JOB THAT "SPARKS YOUR PASSION." SOMETIMES, THE IDEAL JUST ISN'T THERE WHEN YOU WANT-AND THAT'S OK. "If you find something you love, you'll never work a day in your life." Unless your dream job happens to fall into your lap, there are going to be bumps along your career path.

Career Contessa
Learn the Dos and Don'ts of Office Email | Career Contessa

MODERN TECHNOLOGY HAS MADE IT EASY TO EMAIL YOUR COWORKERS INSTANTLY, ANYTIME, ANYWHERE - BUT HERE'S WHY YOU SHOULD HIT THE BRAKES BEFORE PRESSING SEND. Recently, a well-known producer for a popular Boston radio show was let go from her position. Her supervisors explained her position had been eliminated.

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How to Manage Being Friends With Your Boss | Career Contessa

I have been extremely lucky in my life to have three of the best girl friends in the world since pre-school. Recently, as our relationships have progressed and significant others have come into the picture, our little circle has grown-which I love.

Career Contessa
Page Turner: On My Own Two Feet by Amy Purdy | Career Contessa

Picturesque mountains and an elegant dance costume accompany Amy Purdy on the cover of her memoir, On My Own Two Feet. What is so important about her story? Everything. The discovery of her love for snowboarding and massage therapy led Purdy to have an exchange with a client that left her convinced her life was going to be extraordinary.

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How I Traveled Alone (and How You Can, Too) | Career Contessa

"There is nothing like taking a vacation by yourself." Those words, uttered by a friend, are what started me on this whole journey. We were at a summer barbeque, he had just come back from a month in Mexico, and I thought he was crazy.

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How to Survive Being In-Between Jobs | Career Contessa

UNEMPLOYMENT ISN'T IDEAL...BUT IT'S NOT THE END OF THE WORLD. HERE'S HOW TO MAKE THE MOST OF YOUR TIME IN-BETWEEN JOBS. Anger, relief, and anxiety are just a few of the feelings I had the morning I received my termination notice.

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When Colleagues Become Friends | Career Contessa

For many seasons, on the hit ABC drama Grey's Anatomy, Drs. Meredith Grey and Cristina Yang referred to each other as their "person." Meaning that each one could go to the other, about anything, and have a completely understanding ear. Maybe you can relate.

CAREER BUILDER

Careerbuilder
06/25/2015
How to Survive Being In-Between Jobs

Anger, relief and anxiety are just a few of the feelings I had the morning I received my termination notice. Granted, it was from a job whose shelf life had expired many years before-one of my predecessors had called it a "stepping-stone" position-but it was still a shock.

Career Builder
04/17/2015
When Colleagues Become Friends

Before you get too friendly, consider our tips below on navigating the initial evolution of a relationship from "colleague" to "friend:"

LEVO LEAGUE

Levo League
05/07/2015
How to Survive Being In-Between Jobs

Anger, relief, and anxiety are just a few of the feelings I had the morning I received my termination notice. Granted, it was from a job whose shelf life had expired many years before-one of my predecessors had called it a "stepping-stone" position-but it was still a shock. Questions ran through ...

POPSUGAR

POPSUGAR Smart Living
04/09/2015
How I Traveled Alone (and You Can Too!)

Traveling with a group can be exhilarating, educational, and . . . exhausting. Imagine if you embarked on an adventure all by yourself! Career Contessa explains why traveling alone is beneficial and how you can take that step forward through a vacation on your own. "There is nothing like taking a vacation by yourself."

The New York Times

The New York Times
04/13/2012
RelayRides Accident Raises Questions on Liabilities of Car Sharing (by Ron Lieber)

Last month, I wrote about RelayRides, a company that helps you rent your car to strangers. It's a big enough idea that the company has attracted investments from Google and General Motors. You set and post the price on the company's Web site, and the company handles the background checks on renters, the reservations and collecting the money.