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Becky Benishek
Are you in a toxic work environment? Our latest blog post gives you tips on how to start changing it from the inside out. What's worked in your company? What hasn't? http://bit.ly/yKamTf
Dean Robinson:
No. I keep my personal and professional lives very separate. My FB relationships are friends only, whereas LinedIn is professional only. 5 days ago
Noel Rozny:
I think we have reached a consensus! :)
@Dean--I do the same thing with my FB/LI accounts. 5 days ago
Vickie Elmer
Make a comeback after a bad interview. If you have a legitimate reason for messing up the first interview, maybe you could get a second chance. My Glassdoor blog post looks at some ways back - http://bit.ly/zk5rWP .
I'd love to hear your experiences with making a comeback in the hiring process - and any strategies that worked for you.
Vickie Elmer
How does Facebook figure into your career, job search approach? I just wrote a piece for Fortune.com about how and why Gen Y doesn't share its job or employment info on Facebook as much as Gen X and Boomers do - it's at http://bit.ly/wTtt1g . (Research by Dan Schawbel's Millennial Branding.) It made me wonder how much of our career information does show up on Facebook, and how that's changing. So how do you use Facebook professionally? And any advice for others who are just starting on this?
Edward Antrobus: I never did answer this question. I don't use facebook professionally for my day job. No point really. I do try to utilize it as part of the ...MoreI never did answer this question. I don't use facebook professionally for my day job. No point really. I do try to utilize it as part of the overall social media plan for my blogs and side business, however. On the other hand, I am friendly with my coworkers, so I don't have a problem being friends with them on facebook. 2 weeks ago
Vickie Elmer: @Louis - I know there's been demand for project managers who can work with government contractors. And a few businesses that train project ...More@Louis - I know there's been demand for project managers who can work with government contractors. And a few businesses that train project managers who might be good to contact about jobs, or even teaching classes. Good luck! 3 hours ago
TOP IDEA:Amy Ng
JOB SEEKERS: Feel free to start your own discussion if you want us to help you with a job search (by job type or location), or if you have questions about a specific position.
Amy Ng: Hi Chervay, Congratulations on your graduation! What type of job experience do you have, and what kind of job are you looking for? If you aren't ...MoreHi Chervay, Congratulations on your graduation! What type of job experience do you have, and what kind of job are you looking for? If you aren't sure where to start, you can review our Entry-Level opportunities: http://citi.us/zUrHzm 3 days ago
Chervay:
Hi Amy, I have completed several internships in IT as a desktop support / helpdesk analyst. I have garnered a total of 1.5 years of experience. 14 hours ago
kevin.fdh: Great tips -- especially #5! I think a lot of individuals do a great job networking, only to drop the ball on the follow up. There are growing ...MoreGreat tips -- especially #5! I think a lot of individuals do a great job networking, only to drop the ball on the follow up. There are growing number of career opportunities in middle east specially Dubai. 3 days ago
JRandom42:
For me, it's Beethoveen's Symphony No. 6 in D Minor, First Movement, titled bt the composer as "Joyful thoughts on arrival in the country". 2 days ago
Diane L
CNN reports that while top corporate positions (and any leadership position, really) are associated with extroverts, introverts can be great leaders too. http://bit.ly/ekVa7f
Has there ever been a situation at work when you felt you needed to modify your usual persona/response to get a particular result/for any reason?
Justine Smith: Depending on the person I do change my approach but not my personality. I'm still me. If I dealing with someone more introverted that is very ...MoreDepending on the person I do change my approach but not my personality. I'm still me. If I dealing with someone more introverted that is very analytical I will make sure to present the data and have all the details ready. If I'm presenting to a direct, bottom line exec I will make sure to have a concise summary that bottom lines my recommendations before jumping into any detail. 48 weeks ago
Nelson Santiago: Any time your in a leadership role you must be able to adapt to the personality of others. Every employee is different and every approach must be ...MoreAny time your in a leadership role you must be able to adapt to the personality of others. Every employee is different and every approach must be different also. You have to be aware of what makes someone "click". Knowing your people and their circumstances will help you figure out how to deal with them in the most effective way. I experience this in my job every day. All my employees are from all over the country and, in some cases, around the world. 4 days ago
Amy Ng
Big thanks to those who joined us last Friday for our Online Career Expo. 18 Recruiters and Recruiting Managers were available to chat online with candidates during the 3-hour event. Don't worry if you missed this one - we will be offering several more virtual recruiting events on Brazen throughout 2012. Stay tuned for dates and times!
Maura V. Pingor
Why I like it here? Our Citi Tampa campus will be looking red today! It is National Wear Red Day! Support the cause of women and heart disease
Ravindra Rao:
Yes, Maura.
My kids are wearing red to school today.
Ravindra 5 days ago
Dean Robinson
I'm trying to change careers by leveraging my skills into an entry level analyst position. I think that the skills that make for a good IT developer/analyst/project manager are very similar to those of a good analyst. I am in a position where I can afford to start over, so leaving behind the old environment and salary scale are non-issues. Does this look odd? How does one convey that they are not just job hunting, but sincere about starting anew at ground zero?
Maura V. Pingor: Hi Dean: Tramyra just posted a similar question, and you are correct: in changing fields you want to target more entry level positions, and ensure ...MoreHi Dean: Tramyra just posted a similar question, and you are correct: in changing fields you want to target more entry level positions, and ensure you highlight in your resume the skills that you do have, which are listed as required within the job description for which you are applying for. 5 days ago
Tramyra Nathan
I would like to know what is the best way to get hired with a company if you don't have the experience but have the required training?
Nelson Santiago: Well, when you interview, many of times, it's not always the experience that gets you hired but the attiude you present at the interview. "First ...MoreWell, when you interview, many of times, it's not always the experience that gets you hired but the attiude you present at the interview. "First impression is a lasting impression, you won't get a second chance at a first impression." Having a positive attitude and willing and motivated to learn and work towards getting that experience will take you a long way. Having the training and knowledge shoud get you in the door. 5 days ago
Maura V. Pingor: Hi Tramyra:when looking for positions outside of your past experience, 1) you may want to look at more junior / entry -level positions within your ...MoreHi Tramyra:when looking for positions outside of your past experience, 1) you may want to look at more junior / entry -level positions within your target company; and/or 2) look for positions that require transferrable skills that you know you have. I'll be happy to review your resume if you would like! 5 days ago
Mike Ambassador Bruny
Interested in what your biggest Networking Challenge is? Especially when it comes to conferences and events (I'm creating a networking package...more to come)
Networking Tip: Sort Your Contacts by City or Region--Live from Brooklyn (short video) http://bit.ly/jaOhAC
JRandom42: My biggest networking challenge? Going to a networking event and not feeling like a hemophiliac at a vampire convention. As a technical ...MoreMy biggest networking challenge? Going to a networking event and not feeling like a hemophiliac at a vampire convention. As a technical professional, an introvert, and an adult diagnosed Asperger, relating to people is tough enough as it is, let alone at an event where there are hordes of people. Probably why I relate better to software and cats. :) 6 days ago
Mike Ambassador Bruny: @JRandom42, when you do go to events do you have a trusted friend that you can go with or do you go solo. I'm an extrovert or so I thought until I ...More@JRandom42, when you do go to events do you have a trusted friend that you can go with or do you go solo. I'm an extrovert or so I thought until I went to this 3 day summit last year and was totally ready to be away from people. I found having an anchor in someone I knew that I could take a timeout with helped tons. I also reached out to many of the folks at the event before the actual event (used twitter hashtag and facebook) so help make the transition a bit easier.
6 days ago
TOP IDEA:La Donna Lokey
Are LinkedIn Profiles more trustworthy than resumes?
I do not know where you live, but joining GiversAlwaysGain.com is free...and so too is the corresponding Linkedin Group (if there is one ...MoreEdward,
I do not know where you live, but joining GiversAlwaysGain.com is free...and so too is the corresponding Linkedin Group (if there is one in your area). Wouldn't hurt to find out. The REAL POWER in the marketplace today is not technology or number crunching - despite the lame behavior of far too many in the HR industry. So, it is up to caring people to go to bat for caring people. And, one great place to look for caring people is within The Business Connection. 1 week ago
Noel Rozny:
Interesting question! I see so many LI profiles that are clearly out of date, and I always assume that people update their resume first and LI later. 6 days ago
Edward Antrobus: I have two co-workers considering something like this. They are both hesitant to take the offers because they involve relocating, but would ...MoreI have two co-workers considering something like this. They are both hesitant to take the offers because they involve relocating, but would provide more money and stability than our current job provides. 1 week ago
Edward Antrobus: Okay, Chris has me beat. That was my 2nd roommate's first roommate!
Aside from skipping classes, the major mistakes I made included not going ...MoreOkay, Chris has me beat. That was my 2nd roommate's first roommate!
Aside from skipping classes, the major mistakes I made included not going after more outside opportunities and sticking with the wrong program too long after starting to have doubts. 6 days ago
Noel Rozny: @Beatriz and @Michael--I so agree! I wish I would have had a little more fun and studied abroad.
@Chris--Ha! :)
@Edward--I agree. I interned, ...More@Beatriz and @Michael--I so agree! I wish I would have had a little more fun and studied abroad.
@Chris--Ha! :)
@Edward--I agree. I interned, but I wish I would have done more with all the great campus organizations and volunteer groups. They made it easy to get involved, and I wish I had taken advantage of it. 6 days ago
Mike Ambassador Bruny
I've recently been getting a lot of questions around how to follow-up, especially when you met the person a while ago. I like to use an app called "#Hashable" (video on how to use it:http://bit.ly/pZJKrz) which allows you to put a reminder in your calendar as soon as you meet some one (in general, I say follow-up the next day and then 1 month later to "check-in"). If you do forget to follow-up, be human and let them know you messed up and would love to reconnect.
Heath Port
Should one indicate on their LinkedIn profile when they are between jobs? I have heard conflicting views on this. On one hand it helps advertise to perspective employers you are available, but on the other it doesn't really give you an opportunity to explain why you are between jobs. What do people think on this? I voluntarily left my last job so my wife and I could move to Denver for her new job and now I am on the hunt for a new job. Thoughts? Recommendations?
Natasha Smith: I'm going to go against the grain and say that you absolutely should list your unemployment on LinkedIn. Networking is all about letting people ...MoreI'm going to go against the grain and say that you absolutely should list your unemployment on LinkedIn. Networking is all about letting people know a) what you can do for them and b) what they can do for you. It's a give-and-take. There's nothing inherently wrong with being unemployed; you simply don't want to come off as desperate, which many unemployed people inadvertently do. As far as leveraging your period of unemployment, there are many ways to do that. For instance, you may be spending your time exploring a passion, educating yourself, volunteering, or of course, supporting your family in any number of ways. You've also just moved to a new area, so you're still getting settled in. Maybe you challenge yourself to a new endeavor and start a blog chronicling your experience. The questions about what you've been up to or why you left your last job should be answered concisely and confidently, but your focus in an interview is playing up your strengths and letting the interviewer know what unique qualities you'd bring to the position. Anyone who doesn't give you an interview because of your status as currently unemployed isn't worth your time, in my opinion. 20 weeks ago
Mike Ambassador Bruny: Great question and great follow-up from the Brazen Community. My thoughts are that you should always be working on "something." Being ...MoreGreat question and great follow-up from the Brazen Community. My thoughts are that you should always be working on "something." Being "unemployed" means you are not working for someone else. I like the idea of volunteering or working on some kind of project that does NOT show a gap in "employment."
I think there is a difference between getting your foot in the door for an interview and showing your value. If you cannot get your foot in the door, you really don't have an opportunity to example your gap in employment. You can take on a project or two while you are unemployed and have that on your resume / LinkedIn profile. Once you get in the door, you can talk about the projects you are working on and the transition from the last time you worked from someone else.
I would definitely factor in the perspective of whom you would like to hire you. They are looking through stacks of resumes and LinkedIn profiles. Let's say you don't have a referral to speak to your greatness; they have nothing to go off of except your profile and resume vs. the profiles and resumes of tons of other folks. You might as well give yourself the best chance of getting the opportunity to explain your situation and your greatness.
Your Ambassador,
Mike Bruny 6 days ago
Mike Ambassador Bruny
I am preparing for a presentation next Friday and I would like to add a few real life cases of how folks have leveraged social media to land a job. Do you or someone you know have a success story you would like to share with the group of Jr./Sr. in college that I will be speaking to? You will get a shout out during the presentation (if you would like). Thanks in advance. If you have any questions for me, please respond to this message or hit me on email Mike@AmbassadorBruny.com
Noel Rozny:
@Edward--Thanks for your feedback! 1 week ago
Noel Rozny:
Great tips! This happened to me once, a long time ago, and I had no clue how to handle it. 1 week ago
TOP IDEA:Cameron Plommer
I'm starting to realize that I don't need more information on HOW to do something. Instead what I find most useful is information (books, blogs, whatever) that inspires me to do something. Whether it's inspiration to learn a new topic, get in shape or be a better person. The How-to is only applicable at a low level because what works for one person may not work for another.
With that said, what have you read or read regularly that inspires you?
Steve: A wise older friend once told me "Before age 30, seek to be inspired. After 30, seek to be an inspiration." The wisdom of that has played out as ...MoreA wise older friend once told me "Before age 30, seek to be inspired. After 30, seek to be an inspiration." The wisdom of that has played out as I've networked with Gen Y folks a few years younger than me (I'm in my early 30s), and constantly been inspired by their energy and enthusiasm to tackle exciting projects. 33 weeks ago
Jacqueline M. Walters: Cameron Plommer. Please accept my invitation to join and log on to MoreCameron Plommer. Please accept my invitation to join and log on to www.talentmanagementnetwork.com to read some of my post. I am Jacqueline M. Walters. I strongly believe you will appreciate it. 1 week ago
Ryan Paugh
Great question asked on our YEC members-only forum today and I wanted to ask you guys for your thoughts as well: How do you define social entrepreneurship? Can a for-profit venture be social entrepreneurship or does it have to be a nonprofit?
Lauren Bernstein: I define social entrepreneurship as a field where financial, social, and environmental bottom lines are considered with the same amount of weight. ...MoreI define social entrepreneurship as a field where financial, social, and environmental bottom lines are considered with the same amount of weight. By that definition, a social enterprise should indeed be a for-profit venture, because the brilliance of social enterprises are their ability to turn a profit while creating social good. I think that a nonprofit social enterprise is a contradiction. 1 week ago
Ryan Paugh
What are your favorite books for entrepreneurship? Here are some faves from members of our YEC Women program: http://bit.ly/vnj75e What would you add?
Timothy Johnson III:
I'd add "The Personal MBA: Mastering the Art of Business", by Josh Kaufman and "168 Hours: You Have More Time Than You Think" by Laura Vanderkam 2 weeks ago
Beatriz Alemar:
The E-myth and Get Clients Now. My personal favs about entrepreneurship. 1 week ago
Would you ever make a crazy video resume like this? What do you think, thumbs up or down? http://blog.sfgate.com/gettowork/2010/08/06/no-this-job-seeker-isnt-berserk-hes-berzack/
We all have "things" that make us feel safe and ready to take on the world. Other than your ID, keys, and cell phone, what is something that you never leave home without?
What are your thoughts on StumbleUpon? The platform enjoyed a banner year in 2011 and has more plans to grow in 2012 (looking to expand into international markets and build out its mobile offerings).
Starting a new group to help young entrepreneurs find resources to support their business development. Please join up and tell me about your business to get the conversation going.
When you're in a job interview, do you worry about the part of the job where you lack experience rather than the (larger) part that's in your comfort zone?
