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“How to get a job: Speak up and show some life about you. Almost anyone who can give you a decent job these days is half deaf.” quote by Liz Carpenter
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“How to get a job: Speak up and show some life about you. Almost anyone who can give you a decent job these days is half deaf.”

Liz Carpenter

About This Quote

Source Advice column: 1975, Women’s Magazine, Liz Carpenter

Job seekers must actively promote themselves; many employers are inattentive, so visibility is key.

In simple terms: Speak up to get noticed.

Key Takeaway

Promote your strengths confidently.

Themes

career self‑advocacy communication

Mood

practical encouraging

Type

motivational career

When to use this quote

  • interviews
  • online profiles
  • professional events
  • mentorship

Key Concepts

personal branding networking

Questions to Reflect On

  • What authentic ways showcase your value?
  • How to avoid sounding arrogant?
A Different Perspective

Self‑promotion can appear boastful if not balanced.

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