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Lynnette Walczak

My very first job after college was as a Career Counselor -- helping college graduates choose their ideal career and plot a course toward their dream job. Ever since then, I've been helping others streamline the job search process -- by focusing only on what's most important and ways to stand out from other job candidates. As an entrepreneur myself who works from home full-time, I'm especially passionate about helping others fulfill their entrepreneurial dreams. When I'm not helping people find ways to get paid doing what they love, you'll find me at the corner of Good News & Fun Times as publisher of The Fun Times Guide (32 fun & helpful websites).

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