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If you are writing about careers, recruitment, education policy, small business, women’s leadership, work/life integration or related subjects, CEO Tracy Brisson is happy to speak with you and help you with your article or blog post.
You can read Tracy’s bio for more information about her expertise. Our key accomplishments are listed on Our Story page. Please contact us via our website (preferred) or at info [at] oppsproject.com or (347) 987-1490.
A new media kit will be posted soon. In the meantime, please check out our press appearances across different media channels. You can also view our speaking and workshops page for more audio and video of Tracy in action.
Featured Press
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10 Creative Social Media Resumes to Learn From |
How to Find a Fulfilling Career Path |
How to answer ‘Where do you see yourself in 5 years?’ |
| Read Tracy’s advice on how you can demonstrate results to land your next client or job (May 2011) |
Learn about Tracy’s suggestions on how to use social media and your past to find future direction (January 2012) |
See what Tracy recommends for answering this dreaded interview question (August 2013) |
Press Appearances
The Opportunities Project and Founder & CEO Tracy Brisson have received nationwide recognition across a variety of media. Review our 50+ appearances to date.
The Modesto Bee, “WorkWise: Hit a brick wall in your job search?”
June 2013
U.S. News & World Report, “More M.B.A.’s Pursue Education-Related Jobs”
February 2012
TimeOut New York, “Which Industries are Hiring?”
August 2011
The Star Ledger, “When Applying for Jobs Online, Be a Standout”
November 2010
Los Angeles Times, “The Curly-Hair Conundrum”
November 2010
New York Post, “Wrong Answer: Interviewers’ Tales of Chats Gone Off the Rails”
September 2010
Online National Media
CBS MoneyWatch, “How to answer ‘Where do you see yourself in 5 years?'”
September 2013
Yahoo, “How to get back in your field if you were laid off”
August 2013
Yahoo, “What You Actually Need For A High-Paying Career”
May 2013
CBS MoneyWatch, “3 job interview mistakes Gen Yers make”
April 2013
CBS MoneyWatch, “Help! My work goes unnoticed at the office”
March 2013
CBS MoneyWatch, “Class of 2013? How to get a job — NOW”
March 2013
MSNBC Today News, “Two Years After Zuckerberg’s $100 million gift, Newark Schools Have ‘a Long Way to Go‘” (Teach Newark was a project launched and managed by The Opportunities Project)
October 2012
My FoxNY, “What have Newark schools done with Zuckerberg’s millions?” (Teach Newark was a project launched and managed by The Opportunities Project)
September 2012
CBS MoneyWatch, “Job Interviews: 5 Ways to Leave a Good Impression”
June 2012
WSAV, “‘Coworking’ is the New Way to Work in Savannah” (video)
June 2012
CBS MoneyWatch, “7 Ways Undergrads Can Build Their Resumes”
June 2012
CBS MoneyWatch, “9 Tips to Prepare for a Job Interview”
June 2012
The Daily Muse, “10 Internship Experts to Follow on Twitter”
March 2012
PsychCentral, “How to Find a Fulfilling Career Path”
January 2012
PsychCentral, “Career Coaching 101: Finding a Professional to Help You Find Your Fulfilling Career”
January 2012
Schools.com, “Busting 7 Resume Blunders”
December 2011
The Glass Hammer, “How to Navigate the Niceness Paradox, Part I”
December 2011
Mashable, “4 Tips for Landing a Job in Social Media”
December 2011
Mashable, “5 Tips for Onboarding Remote Workers”
November 2011
CBS MoneyWatch, “JobHunting: 7 Things Every 20-Something Needs to Know”
October 2011
CareerBuilder, “Jobs You Had in Your 20s: What They Taught You”
September 2011
Mashable, “10 Creative Social Media Resumes to Learn From”
May 2011
CBS MoneyWatch, “The Informational Interview: 7 Easy Steps To Success”
April 2011
PayScale, “5 New Year’s Career Resolutions for 2011”
November 2010
MediaBistro, “8 Ways To Land A Job Using LinkedIn”
October 2010
Blogs
Peoplegogy TV, “Interview with Tracy Brisson” (video)
August 2013
The Creative Coast, “The Front Porch with Tracy Brisson” (audio)
April 2013
Career-Intelligence.com, “How to Get Started on the Right Foot in Your New Job”
April 2013
Workopolis, “The Qualities that Make Hiring Managers Take Notice”
March 2013
YouTern, “Top 100 Twitter Accounts Job Seekers MUST Follow: 2012”
December 2011
My Colleges and Careers, “Ask the Career Experts: What is the Best Piece of Career Advice You Ever Received?”
December 2011
Starting an Ed School, “College: A Lifetime of Debt with Diminishing ROI”
November 2011
My Colleges and Careers, “Classes Every College Student Should Take, Part 1”
October 2011
YouTern, “Top 50 Twitter Accounts Job Seekers MUST Follow!”
July 2011
CMO.com, “When Recruiting, What Kind of Resume Do You Look for?”
June 2011
Professional Services Journal, “How to Build a Better Hiring Process”
April 2011
Brazen Careerist/Whitney May Parker, “The Secret to Climbing the Career Ladder”
April 2011
Blog Talk Job Search Radio, “Finding Employment in the 21st Century” (audio)
March 2011
The Creative Group eZine, “Creative a Striking Social Media Profile”
February 2011
YouTern, “Five Top Five for Serious Job Seekers: Career Mentors and Coaches”
January 2011
The Ladders, “Fool the Applicant Tracking System (ATS)”
January 2011
Guest Posts and Other Appearances
Entrepreneur Podcast Network, “Create Your Own Opportunities with Tracy Brisson” (audio)
July 2013
MyEdMatch, “Is Your Resume Helping You Get Hired?”
May 2013
Brooklyn Academy Roots, “Three Actions for Career Success”
June 2013
The Story Exchange, “1,000 Stories: Tracy Brisson”
October 2012
Hungry Entrepreneurs, “Two Girls, One Tip with Tracy Brisson” (video)
September 2012
By a Group of Internship Advocates, “Why Internships Are Good: The Best Education Money Can’t Buy” (paperback/eBook)
May 2012
No2 Pen, “Sharp Blog Content” (eBook)
May 2012
GTD Virtual Study Group, “Seeking Self-Employment Using GTD with Special Guest, Tracy Brisson” (audio)
April 2012
YouTern, “Use Research to Drive Your Success”
September 2011
My Colleges and Careers, “Four Economic Tools for Deciding on Your Next Internship”
July 2011
Martin McDonald, Don’t be Scared…be Prepared (eBook)
May 2011
Job Hunt Chat, “How I Hired Someone Through Job Hunt Chat”
May 2011
Girl Meets Geek, “Empowerment through Social Media”
April 2011
Millennial Coach, “You’re Not Alone” (part of Reverb blogging campaign)
April 2011
eBranding Me, “Does Your Blog Make You Likable?”
November 2010
Press Releases
Please review our latest and past press releases.
Career and Recruitment Expert Tracy Brisson’s Book Helps Teachers Navigate School Hiring, PR Web
September 2013
The Opportunities Project Announces its Second Annual Scholarship Program Winners, PRLOG
September 2012
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