Exciting Job Update! (Video)

The time has come! After over 3.5 years on the Training & Development team for Online Sales & Operations at Google, I’m going to be switching teams in late September. I’ve been really looking forward to the day that I could finally share this news with you (I wanted to wait until everything was finalized and communicated internally first). Watch the one-minute video to find out where I’m headed!

Unrelated Art Plug: The beautiful painting in the background was done by my dad – check out his website to see more of his work. He’s selling baseball card sized paintings for $10 each if you’re looking for something to spruce up your apartment (if you want to buy any, shoot me an email). Click here to see what the cards can look like framed.

Stay tuned for a follow-up story next week about the steps I took to get my new position. It wasn’t easy, but it taught me a lot about myself and the job searching process (even though it’s an internal transfer).

  • http://positivelypresent.com/ Positively Present

    Exciting! :) Congrats!

  • http://positivelypresent.com Positively Present

    Exciting! :) Congrats!

  • Jeremy Orr

    wow, that could not be more perfect for you! Congratulations!

  • Jeremy Orr

    wow, that could not be more perfect for you! Congratulations!

  • Anonymous

    congrats jen!! that sounds perfect for you!!

  • Megan

    congrats jen!! that sounds perfect for you!!

  • http://www.productivecatholic.com/ Dean

    That is really cool. Congratulations! Can’t wait to read your follow up post on how you got it! Good job!

  • http://www.productivecatholic.com Dean

    That is really cool. Congratulations! Can’t wait to read your follow up post on how you got it! Good job!

  • http://ryanstephensmarketing.com/blog/ Ryan Stephens

    I know we discussed this before, but I wanted to congratulate you again in a public forum! Hiyo! I know there’s likely some other exciting news in the pipeline so by all means, keep us updated!

    Oh, and I also got bangs!

    R

  • http://ryanstephensmarketing.com/blog/ Ryan Stephens

    I know we discussed this before, but I wanted to congratulate you again in a public forum! Hiyo! I know there’s likely some other exciting news in the pipeline so by all means, keep us updated!

    Oh, and I also got bangs!

    R

  • http://www.smallhandsbigideas.com/ Grace Boyle

    LOVE the bangs (I’m still giggling at work as I watched your video) and congratulations! Jenny that sounds so perfect for you and I am very interested to hear more (as I’m a happy and proud Googler) about career development tools. Happy Monday and congratulations!

  • http://www.smallhandsbigideas.com Grace Boyle

    LOVE the bangs (I’m still giggling at work as I watched your video) and congratulations! Jenny that sounds so perfect for you and I am very interested to hear more (as I’m a happy and proud Googler) about career development tools. Happy Monday and congratulations!

  • http://www.lifeaftercollege.org/ Jenny

    Thank you so much everyone! You have NO idea how great it is to finally share…I applied in MAY!

    PP, Megan, Jeremy, Dean – Thanks for the congrats! I feel like this role is directly in line with what my passions and long-terms career goals are…I just feel lucky that a position like this even exists at Google.

    Ryan – you are such a smart-ass. Upload a pic with YOUR new bangs!!;-)

    Grace – thank you :D Glad it made you laugh…was hoping people wouldn’t take that too seriously!

    I start my new job toward the end of September…cannot wait to share more as I work “on the front lines” of Career Development.

  • http://www.lifeaftercollege.org Jenny

    Thank you so much everyone! You have NO idea how great it is to finally share…I applied in MAY!

    PP, Megan, Jeremy, Dean – Thanks for the congrats! I feel like this role is directly in line with what my passions and long-terms career goals are…I just feel lucky that a position like this even exists at Google.

    Ryan – you are such a smart-ass. Upload a pic with YOUR new bangs!!;-)

    Grace – thank you :D Glad it made you laugh…was hoping people wouldn’t take that too seriously!

    I start my new job toward the end of September…cannot wait to share more as I work “on the front lines” of Career Development.

  • Kristi

    Congrats Jenny! That is SOOOOO very exciting!

  • Kristi

    Congrats Jenny! That is SOOOOO very exciting!

  • http://www.opheliaswebb.com/ Elisa

    That’s such great news Jenny – I don’t know of many other positions within a company that large that could be more perfect for you!

    PS – The bangs are fab, I’m sure Elle would approve. :)

  • http://www.opheliaswebb.com Elisa

    That’s such great news Jenny – I don’t know of many other positions within a company that large that could be more perfect for you!

    PS – The bangs are fab, I’m sure Elle would approve. :)

  • http://www.marcossalazar.com/ Marcos Salazar

    Congrat. That is so exciting and it sounds like the job will combine so many of your interests and passions. Couldn’t be happier. Can’t wait to hear more about it on Friday! =)

  • http://www.marcossalazar.com Marcos Salazar

    Congrat. That is so exciting and it sounds like the job will combine so many of your interests and passions. Couldn’t be happier. Can’t wait to hear more about it on Friday! =)

  • http://carlablumenthal.com/ Carla Blumenthal

    Congrats, Jenny! Very exciting. I can’t wait to hear more. So happy for you!

  • http://carlablumenthal.com Carla Blumenthal

    Congrats, Jenny! Very exciting. I can’t wait to hear more. So happy for you!

  • http://www.chinarut.com/ Chinarut

    hey – just seein this now – congrats! i so felt yr momentum – it was clearly a done deal when we connected! all the best! :)

  • http://www.chinarut.com Chinarut

    hey – just seein this now – congrats! i so felt yr momentum – it was clearly a done deal when we connected! all the best! :)

  • http://JunLoayza.com/ Jun Loayza

    Wow Jenny, that’s so great! You rock my socks!!!

    This just goes to show if you live and work like a superstar, you will get greatly rewarded in life.

    Much love

    - Jun Loayza

  • http://JunLoayza.com Jun Loayza

    Wow Jenny, that’s so great! You rock my socks!!!

    This just goes to show if you live and work like a superstar, you will get greatly rewarded in life.

    Much love

    - Jun Loayza

  • http://SourcesOfInsight.com/ J.D. Meier

    Congrats, it sounds like a match made in heaven.

  • http://SourcesOfInsight.com J.D. Meier

    Congrats, it sounds like a match made in heaven.

  • http://trinaleftiowa.com/ Trina

    Fantastic news Jenny! That role sounds perfect for you!
    The bangs rock. Cheers to you!!! Where’s the celebration? :)

  • http://trinaleftiowa.com Trina

    Fantastic news Jenny! That role sounds perfect for you!
    The bangs rock. Cheers to you!!! Where’s the celebration? :)

  • http://www.lifewithoutpants.com/ Matt Cheuvront

    Very awesome Jenny – you deserve it – the world would be a much better (and exciting) place if everyone had even HALF your enthusiasm. Good luck and keep us updated!

  • http://www.lifewithoutpants.com Matt Cheuvront

    Very awesome Jenny – you deserve it – the world would be a much better (and exciting) place if everyone had even HALF your enthusiasm. Good luck and keep us updated!

  • http://www.owlsparks.com/ Carlos Miceli

    That’s my girl ;)
    Awesome, felicitaciones! (look it up)

    PS: Your smile makes me smile.

  • http://www.owlsparks.com/ Carlos Miceli

    That’s my girl ;)
    Awesome, felicitaciones! (look it up)

    PS: Your smile makes me smile.

  • http://www.lifeschocolates.com/ Sam

    Yay! Congrats!! Sounds like it’ll be a great fit for you. And, I love the bangs:)

  • http://www.lifeschocolates.com Sam

    Yay! Congrats!! Sounds like it’ll be a great fit for you. And, I love the bangs:)

  • Katya

    Congratulations, Jenny! That’s awesome! I know you’ve been looking forward to this! Now lets get together to celebrate your bangs :-) Well… and your new job too ;)

  • Katya

    Congratulations, Jenny! That’s awesome! I know you’ve been looking forward to this! Now lets get together to celebrate your bangs :-) Well… and your new job too ;)

  • http://www.justmakeitbetter.com/ Nicole

    Sounds like you have the perfect job for an ENFJ!

    (I should know, I’m one too.) :)

  • http://www.justmakeitbetter.com Nicole

    Sounds like you have the perfect job for an ENFJ!

    (I should know, I’m one too.) :)

  • http://www.lifeaftercollege.org/ Jenny

    Hi Everyone,

    I just wanted to say thanks again for all of the congrats on the new job – it really means a lot to me. I will definitely keep you posted once I transition (likely October 1).

    Have an amazing day!
    Jenny

  • http://www.lifeaftercollege.org Jenny

    Hi Everyone,

    I just wanted to say thanks again for all of the congrats on the new job – it really means a lot to me. I will definitely keep you posted once I transition (likely October 1).

    Have an amazing day!
    Jenny

  • http://www.budgetsaresexy.com/ J. Money

    hahaha….omg you are too funny and awesome and just overall enjoyable to watch. so glad good things are happening for you, makes me happy this world at least has that right ;)

    CONGRATS!

  • http://www.budgetsaresexy.com J. Money

    hahaha….omg you are too funny and awesome and just overall enjoyable to watch. so glad good things are happening for you, makes me happy this world at least has that right ;)

    CONGRATS!

  • http://topolk.blogspot.com/ TOPolk

    Sounds like a double set of congrats are in order. Moreso for the position than the book. :) You sound excited about it and I’m excited for you. Best of luck!

  • http://topolk.blogspot.com TOPolk

    Sounds like a double set of congrats are in order. Moreso for the position than the book. :) You sound excited about it and I’m excited for you. Best of luck!

  • http://www.twitter.com/shereenqc Shereen

    Congrats Jenny! This is excellent news!!

    I really look forward to learning from your experience. Your excitement is infectious and so I am really excited for you too!

    Cheers,
    Shereen

    PS. The bangs are cool too!

  • http://www.twitter.com/shereenqc Shereen

    Congrats Jenny! This is excellent news!!

    I really look forward to learning from your experience. Your excitement is infectious and so I am really excited for you too!

    Cheers,
    Shereen

    PS. The bangs are cool too!

  • http://monicarolevans.com/ Monicarolevans

    So apparently I’m late, but I wanted to share my congratulations on the new job and the book mention :-) and I wanted to tell you that the bangs are great!

    I know this new position is moving you in a direction that you are really passionate about and I look forward to the interesting new work related things you’ll share.

    -Monica

  • http://monicarolevans.com Monicarolevans

    So apparently I’m late, but I wanted to share my congratulations on the new job and the book mention :-) and I wanted to tell you that the bangs are great!

    I know this new position is moving you in a direction that you are really passionate about and I look forward to the interesting new work related things you’ll share.

    -Monica

  • http://www.classesandcareers.com/colleges/state_nevada/degrees_business/courses_business-finance/programs_business-management marci

    Congrats on getting a new team internally!! It will open up new possibilities and creativity for you, I’m sure. Good luck and keep us posted for sure.

  • http://www.classesandcareers.com/colleges/state_nevada/degrees_business/courses_business-finance/programs_business-management marci

    Congrats on getting a new team internally!! It will open up new possibilities and creativity for you, I’m sure. Good luck and keep us posted for sure.

  • Janet

    I just saw your site. Congratulations! Your posts are helping me focus on my transition.

  • http://www.lifeaftercollege.org jennyblake

    Thanks so much Janet! Good luck with everything – you're going to be great
    at wherever it is you're transitioning to :D

  • Nancy

    Hey Jenny,
    congrats on the new role!  Keep me in mind if there are opportunities for outside coaches.  
    Sounds like all is going quite well.

    nancy

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