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Maura V. Pingor
Why I love it here @ Citi? The picture on my profile is me at the Resume Writing + Interview Tips presentation I made for 40+ High School students that came to our Tampa Citi campus for Junior Achievement Job Shadow Day! Love the impact I get to make in our youth while doing my job!
1 day ago from Citi, Ask Penelope Trunk!, Company Culture, Brazen Careerist's Top 50 Gen-Y Companies and Brazen Careerists in New York City3 more
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
6 days ago from Company Culture, Ask Penelope Trunk!, Citi, Breaking Into Banking and Brazen Careerist's Top 50 Gen-Y Companies3 more
Maura V. Pingor
Why I like here @ Citi? We help provide a home for the homeless! http://argusne.ws/yyLFwa
1 week ago from Breaking Into Banking, Company Culture, Career Rocketeer, Ask Penelope Trunk! and Citi3 more
Maura V. Pingor
Join the Citi Recruiters today during the Citi Online Career Expo! http://www.brazencareerist.com/network-roulette/citi_online_career_expo_...
1 week ago from Brazen Careerists in New York City, Brazen Careerist's Top 50 Gen-Y Companies, Company Culture, Ask Penelope Trunk! and Citi3 more
Maura V. Pingor
We are having a great time @ Citi Tampa celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month! From music, to art, to Salsa! Today we will have Brazilian food in the cafe and tomorrow a Flamenco dance demostration with live guitar! It doesn't get any better than that!!!
18 weeks ago from Citi, Ask Penelope Trunk!, Breaking Into Banking, Company Culture and Corporate Talent Acquisition3 more
Sadya Siddiqui
I am starting a email series/ tutorials and I'm looking to link to blog posts written on the topics. I want the recipients to read more on the topics, and since the brazen community has some nifty bloggers, I figured I could promote some of them (No, I will not be 'stealing' your content.& no, there's no hidden catch) . Topics are: How to be a Better Writer / How to use Linkedin effectively / Why should you use twitter / How to make the best use of Facebook
12 weeks ago from Ask Penelope Trunk!, Brazen Careerist's Top 50 Gen-Y Companies, I am Gen Y and Blogging Ideas2 more
Mehul Kar and Jim Armstrong recommended this
Suzanne Kaplan:
Hi Sadya, I'm really interested in how to use LinkedIn effectively, and would love to post a guest article about it on my blog, jobtalknj. It is ...MoreHi Sadya, I'm really interested in how to use LinkedIn effectively, and would love to post a guest article about it on my blog, jobtalknj. It is actually on my list of topics I want to blog about, since I am not exploring LinkedIn and other networking sites for career networking. Please let me know your thoughts. I can write a brief blog post and link it something you've written. Or I can share a copy of an article you've written and link it to other work you do. I'm new to this site, so I hope I'm using it correctly...
Sincerely,
Suzanne Kaplan
5 weeks ago
Sincerely,
Suzanne Kaplan
5 weeks ago
La Donna Lokey
Coffee Break Question: Who has been the most influential person in your career so far, and what have you learned from him/her?
8 weeks ago from Citi, Ask Penelope Trunk!, Brazen Careerist's Top 50 Gen-Y Companies, inCORPorated and Breaking Into Banking3 more
Kate Davids recommended this
Jeff Lee:
My first manager at Citi, before she left the firm (only to return several years later), told me "Don't ever change." She meant be authentic, no ...MoreMy first manager at Citi, before she left the firm (only to return several years later), told me "Don't ever change." She meant be authentic, no facades.
5 weeks ago
5 weeks ago
JRandom42:
My professor who taught Software Engineering Fundamentals. Not only did I learn the true basics of software engineering, but I learned from his ...MoreMy professor who taught Software Engineering Fundamentals. Not only did I learn the true basics of software engineering, but I learned from his 20+ years of experience at IBM, Burroughs, and Sperry as a senior software engineer, about how software engineering works in the real world.
In addition, not only was he a brilliant engineer, a high level software guru and a successful businessman, but a fount of information on anything relating to businesses, computers and software.
5 weeks ago
In addition, not only was he a brilliant engineer, a high level software guru and a successful businessman, but a fount of information on anything relating to businesses, computers and software.
5 weeks ago
John Mattucci
So I've applied for a job at a great company and have finished round two of interview, but then I notice that they have another position in the company open that is perfect.
Do I apply for that job too while in the midst of the interview process for another job in the same company?
Edward Antrobus
Anyone have an online store-front? Currently evaluating my options for an outgrowth of my ebook formatting venture. My two basic needs are handling digital downloads and integrating with Google Checkout (PayPal and I are not on good terms).
9 weeks ago from Wordpress Bloggers, Brazen Bloggers, Ask Penelope Trunk! and Entrepreneurs2 more
tre hill recommended this
Justin Seiler:
Hi Edward. I did a quick search on their forum. It turns out breaking down tax to the city level is an issue that they've recognized and it's been ...MoreHi Edward. I did a quick search on their forum. It turns out breaking down tax to the city level is an issue that they've recognized and it's been requested for a future updated. You can follow it on Github (https://github.com/woothemes/woocommerce/issues/94) but no idea on when it would be implemented. Good luck with your search!
9 weeks ago
9 weeks ago
John:
Hi Edward, Have you been to Clickbank? Its a great place for digital downloads too.
8 weeks ago
8 weeks ago
Sadya Siddiqui
I am starting a email series/ tutorials and I'm looking to link to blog posts written on the topics. I want the recipients to read more on the topics, and since the brazen community has some nifty bloggers, I figured I could promote some of them (No, I will not be 'stealing' your content.& no, there's no hidden catch) . Topics are: How to be a Better Writer / How to use Linkedin effectively / Why should you use twitter / How to make the best use of Facebook
12 weeks ago from Ask Penelope Trunk!, Brazen Careerist's Top 50 Gen-Y Companies, I am Gen Y and Blogging Ideas2 more
Sadya Siddiqui:
Thanks guys, I'll keep all of you posted when I use your links and start the email series.
12 weeks ago
12 weeks ago
Maura V. Pingor
Why I like it here? Today I attended the launch of Citi Tampa's Military & Veteran Network. We hear from inspirational speakers and we honor our own Veterans! This is the 6th Diversity Network in our campus.
12 weeks ago from Citi, Brazen Careerist's Top 50 Gen-Y Companies, Company Culture, Ask Penelope Trunk! and Breaking Into Banking3 more
Amy Ng recommended this
La Donna Lokey
It's that time of year again - performance appraisal time! I've been avoiding it, but now must buckle up and just do it. I know I'm not alone here. I could give you a 75 page report on the topic of your choice, but when it comes to self-evaluation, I cringe. Why is it sometimes so hard to talk about ourselves? How do you handle it?
14 weeks ago from Citi, Human Resources, Ask Penelope Trunk!, Ask A Coach and inCORPorated3 more
Beatriz Alemar:
I'd say it's hard because you want to be honest, but you also feel pressured to show yourself in the best light. Then there's the added pressure ...MoreI'd say it's hard because you want to be honest, but you also feel pressured to show yourself in the best light. Then there's the added pressure of what will your employeer think of what you put. It can be very stressful!
I'd take a few deep breaths and then get out a sheet of paper. Remind yourself that no one will see this paper - this is just a place for your notes before you actually write your review. Look over the goals you had in the year or quarter and rate yourself on how well you think you did. Then under that write bullets supporting your rating. List everything you can and get as specific as you can. You have permission to brag as much as you want (remember no on is going to see it). Look back at your work and see if what you wrote matches what you rated yourself. Do you need to adjust up or down? Only after you've written down the good, can you go back and pinpoint areas you can improve in.
It's a lot easier to praise yourself (and write an honest review) when you have concrete evidence of the things you've accomplished.
14 weeks ago
I'd take a few deep breaths and then get out a sheet of paper. Remind yourself that no one will see this paper - this is just a place for your notes before you actually write your review. Look over the goals you had in the year or quarter and rate yourself on how well you think you did. Then under that write bullets supporting your rating. List everything you can and get as specific as you can. You have permission to brag as much as you want (remember no on is going to see it). Look back at your work and see if what you wrote matches what you rated yourself. Do you need to adjust up or down? Only after you've written down the good, can you go back and pinpoint areas you can improve in.
It's a lot easier to praise yourself (and write an honest review) when you have concrete evidence of the things you've accomplished.
14 weeks ago
Heath Port:
This can be especially tough when your job success isn't really quantifiable and depends more on softer skills. In my previous evals I tried to ...MoreThis can be especially tough when your job success isn't really quantifiable and depends more on softer skills. In my previous evals I tried to put together some narratives on how some of my soft skill sets helped the organization reach their goals. I also would reach out to others I had worked with for recommendations that they would either send directly to my management or wrote up and sent to me to be shared during my eval.
13 weeks ago
13 weeks ago
Maura V. Pingor
Love the impact I can make working for Citi: Wednesday I spoke about Resume & Interview skills to a group of 34 High School students during their visit to our Tampa campus for Junior Achievement's Job Shadow day!
14 weeks ago from Citi, Ask Penelope Trunk!, Company Culture and Brazen Careerist's Top 50 Gen-Y Companies2 more
Mike Ambassador Bruny:
Maura, that is awesome. Nothing better than giving back and helping to provide exposure to the "real world." I'm sure you helped some to see a ...MoreMaura, that is awesome. Nothing better than giving back and helping to provide exposure to the "real world." I'm sure you helped some to see a totally new perspective.
Your Ambassador,
Mike Bruny
14 weeks ago
Your Ambassador,
Mike Bruny
14 weeks ago
La Donna Lokey
The 7 Business Buzz Words That Need to Die - do you agree? Additions? http://bit.ly/s53Isk
14 weeks ago from Citi, inCORPorated, Breaking Into Banking and Ask Penelope Trunk!2 more
Maura V. Pingor
Why do I like it here @ Citi? Tomorrow is Cit's Global Community Day. Thousands of Citi employees will make an impact in communities accross the world!
15 weeks ago from Ask Penelope Trunk!, Citi, Company Culture, Brazen Careerist's Top 50 Gen-Y Companies and Breaking Into Banking3 more
Amy Ng recommended this
Amy Ng:
In Las Vegas, we supported Three Square Food Bank with food donations and helping pack meals for kids who don't have a lot of food at home. My ...MoreIn Las Vegas, we supported Three Square Food Bank with food donations and helping pack meals for kids who don't have a lot of food at home. My family also volunteers at Three Square throughout the year.
15 weeks ago
15 weeks ago
Maura V. Pingor
Why I like it here? 40,000 employees, their families and friends participated in Citi's Global Community Day (10/22) by volunteering in over 1,000 opportunities around the world. I volunteered at Hope Children's Home - an amazing organziation for children that need the love and confort of a home!
How important is it to you that your company supports volunteering opportunities, therefore making a difference in the community??
15 weeks ago from Citi, Ask Penelope Trunk!, Brazen Careerist's Top 50 Gen-Y Companies and Company Culture2 more
Amy Ng and Becky Benishek recommended this
Kaitlin Luna
I am not sure is this is the right venue for my question, but I would like to know your thoughts on webinars. I work for a university career center and we are exploring the possibility of offering our presentations through webinars that students can access anytime. Are college students using webinars or is this more of a professional tool?
Rebecca Thorman, Karolyn Chowning and Giana Campos recommended this
Steve Lasiter:
Kaitlin, I use webinars almost weekly. I'm a DBA and often listen/watch as I work at my desk. It's a great learning tool.
15 weeks ago
15 weeks ago
William Platt:
Webinars are are a fantastic method to transfer information. I have developed, presented and attended many webinars. My daughter attends Rochester ...MoreWebinars are are a fantastic method to transfer information. I have developed, presented and attended many webinars. My daughter attends Rochester Institute of Technology. She has taken several of her classes on line due to scheduling conflicts. Having the lectures available as a recorded webinar allow her to fit the lecture in when she has time. Her comments also share that those with learning disability issues can replay the webinar as necessary. My experience in delivering and attending them is that is EXTREMELY important to keep learners involved. There is nothing worse then having learners tune you out by looking at email or walking away from the screen during the webinar. Good luck!
15 weeks ago
15 weeks ago
Maura V. Pingor
Why I like it here? Our Citi Tampa campus is looking Pink! Employees are wearing pink in support of Breat Cancer Awareness!!!
16 weeks ago from Citi, Ask Penelope Trunk!, Company Culture, Brazen Careerist's Top 50 Gen-Y Companies and Career Rocketeer3 more
La Donna Lokey
I feel VERY blessed to be working on a team of people who understand & support one another, on good days or bad, but it hasn't always been this way in my corporate experience, andI know not all group dynamics work this way. Curious--in your own work experience (or even on team projects as a student), have more of your team dynamics been positive, or negative? What do you think influences how groups work together?
18 weeks ago from Citi, inCORPorated, Breaking Into Banking, Brazen Careerist's Top 50 Gen-Y Companies and Ask Penelope Trunk!3 more
Fe Allen:
I agree with Maura and Noel, teams look up to their leader so it's important to have someone who is strong enough to motivate and lead in good ...MoreI agree with Maura and Noel, teams look up to their leader so it's important to have someone who is strong enough to motivate and lead in good times and in bad. I think group dynamics follow the leader so they tend to be a mirror of that person's strengths or weaknesses.
17 weeks ago
17 weeks ago
Kate Davids:
I think a lot of what goes into making a good team is the outside forces. For instance, in most cases where I had a bad team experience it was ...MoreI think a lot of what goes into making a good team is the outside forces. For instance, in most cases where I had a bad team experience it was because we lacked a team leader that everyone could agree on. None of us had the right balance of different kinds of authority. It helps when someone is objectively more experienced or obviously more knowledgeable or has more obvious weight in the hierarchy.
16 weeks ago
16 weeks ago
Edward Antrobus
At my company, everyone works on-site at client locations. Things are busy this time of year, but come winter, work dries up. I recently found out that, as work dries up, those with more seniority will have the option of poaching my position. There isn't a lot of stratification of talent or ability to get the job done. On one hand, it seems fair. On other hand, I was hired specifically for this project (bit far from other operations, but close to me). Was wondering what everyone's opinion is.
17 weeks ago from Rocky Mountain Networking, Ask Penelope Trunk! and Entry-Level Young Professionals1 more
Edward Antrobus:
@Noel, To be fair, technically it is an on-call position and I could be not working any given day. But it feels different to not be working ...More@Noel, To be fair, technically it is an on-call position and I could be not working any given day. But it feels different to not be working because they don't need the full crew that day then it does to not be working because somebody else took your spot.
17 weeks ago
17 weeks ago
Noel Rozny:
@Edward--Yes! That would be totally different and, for me, frustrating. Are you going to start looking for something else?
17 weeks ago
17 weeks ago
Maura V. Pingor
Why I like it here @ Citi? On 10/6th Citi kicked off 'Citi Team USA Flag Tour' in Sioux Falls to Celebrate Sponsorship of 2012 U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Teams!
17 weeks ago from Citi, Ask Penelope Trunk!, Company Culture, Brazen Careerist's Top 50 Gen-Y Companies and Breaking Into Banking3 more
Maura V. Pingor
Why I like it here @ Citi? On 10/6th Citi kicked off 'Citi Team USA Flag Tour' in Sioux Falls to Celebrate Sponsorship of 2012 U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Teams!
17 weeks ago from Citi, Ask Penelope Trunk!, Company Culture, Brazen Careerist's Top 50 Gen-Y Companies and Breaking Into Banking3 more
Maura V. Pingor
We are having a great time @ Citi Tampa celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month! From music, to art, to Salsa! Today we will have Brazilian food in the cafe and tomorrow a Flamenco dance demostration with live guitar! It doesn't get any better than that!!!
18 weeks ago from Citi, Ask Penelope Trunk!, Breaking Into Banking, Company Culture and Corporate Talent Acquisition3 more
Maura V. Pingor
Why I like it here? Yesterday Citi Tampa hosted it's 10th Annual Salute to Local Heroes luncheon for about 35 local first-responders! One of the speakers was a Citi employee, and former NYPD who shared his first-hand rescue and recovery experiences during 9/11. We applaud you and thank you for your service!
21 weeks ago from Ask Penelope Trunk!, Brazen Careerists in New York City, Breaking Into Banking and Company Culture2 more
