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Al Smith, III Got your eye on the next promotion??? Follow these 3 steps to snag that role and hit the ground running http://wp.me/p1Xny9-x

10 weeks ago from Atlanta Professionals

TOP IDEA: Casey Brown I've added changes to my website (specifically for standing out in the job search). I'd really appreciate feedback on it (including the blog) the site is caseydbrown.info

19 weeks ago from Atlanta Professionals, Randstad and Resume Feedback 1 more

Lisa Clark: Looks great. Love it! My only suggestion is that if I click skills to have button to click back to another section instead of having me click the ...MoreLooks great. Love it! My only suggestion is that if I click skills to have button to click back to another section instead of having me click the back button or clicking drop down at top. Great idea and great site.
19 weeks ago

Milton Lawrence Jr: Hello Casey

As a technical recruiter and internet marketer my main observation would be to:

1. add your photo to your home (landing) page (a ...MoreHello Casey

As a technical recruiter and internet marketer my main observation would be to:

1. add your photo to your home (landing) page (a direct to camera video would be even better

2. Add a tagline / headline that speaks to my problem as a recruiter or potential hiring manager. Ex: Lynchpin and An Extension of You

Those that are looking for an admin assistant are looking to free up time, organized there life and to be more productive. So speaking to those pain points will make them want to read more. Think --- I need to pull my prospective reader into the site.

3. Your site reads as if your needy. It sounds like your just getting started. Even if that is the case, you still want to position yourself as an authority.

Quick tip: Use the past performance accomplishments or positive reviews from previous employers to establish authority.

I hope this has served you. If you have any other questions feel free to contact me via this thread or via inbox.

Milton Lawrence Jr
www.miltonlawrencejr.com
16 weeks ago

Al Smith, III RESEARCH: Please take 5 min. survey on Gen X/Y career advancement strategies... https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/CareerAnatomy. Please post to Facebook/Twitter. I am on the hunt for DATA, DATA, DATA!!!

17 weeks ago from Atlanta Professionals

Natasha Smith What advice do you have for young professionals new to the Atlanta area? What do you wish you knew when you were starting out?

18 weeks ago from Atlanta Professionals

Dr. Woody Is Incivility at Work on the Rise??? Check out my column & take our quick poll on incivility at your workplace! I'll share the results next Monday! http://www.foxbusiness.com/personal-finance/2011/08/15/how-is-workplace-...

25 weeks ago from Brazen Careerists in New York City, Atlanta Professionals, Philadelphia Lovers and Washington D.C.2 more

Dr. Woody: Share your thoughts on Incivility at Work! Take the quick FoxBusiness Poll. No registration or sigh-in needed!
25 weeks ago

TOP IDEA: Casey Brown In response to a question posted about how to stand out in the job market or in general career wise, I started a website kind of similar to a resume posting site but of course more personal and I control what information is shared and can add more things, different versions of resumes, a blog etc. Anyway I'd really appreciate feedback especially on the site itself or on the blog. The site is http://caseydbrown.info

27 weeks ago from Resume Feedback, Ask Penelope Trunk!, Ask A Coach and Atlanta Professionals 2 more

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Casey Brown: Will do! These points pushed me to be specific and remember some strong examples of my work. In the next two days I'll be updating the site as ...MoreWill do! These points pushed me to be specific and remember some strong examples of my work. In the next two days I'll be updating the site as well as my Brazen and LinkedIn profiles to include the things I've come up with. Thank you all very much for you support and feedback it means a lot to me and i'm so grateful for professionals like you who take the time to show you care to help. Good luck to you all!
27 weeks ago

Noel Rozny: Glad they were helpful, and good luck to you!! :) Keep us posted.
27 weeks ago

Emily Duncan Hi, everyone! I've recently moved to Marietta and I'm wondering if there are any networking groups in Cobb county. It's especially helpful if there's anyone close to the edge of Marietta / Kennesaw.

28 weeks ago from Atlanta Professionals

David: Not aware of any but if you start one please let me know.
27 weeks ago

Tony Forte Why the Miami Heat, Boston Celtics, and NY Knicks may be helpful in planning your career, read the importance of having your own "Big 3". http://www.urbanprofessor.com/2011/04/04/whos-your-big-3-developing-a-te...

44 weeks ago from Brazen Careerists in New York City, Atlanta Professionals, Brazen Undergrads, Entrepreneurs and Entry-Level Young Professionals 3 more

Angie Raughley The Metro Atlanta employment market is expanding and Randstad is recruiting for staffing sales positions with our Alpharetta, Buckhead, Galleria, Sandy Springs, Norcross, and Kennesaw branches! We will host an Open House on Saturday March 12th from 9am-1pm at the Galleria location. To RSVP or for more information you may e-mail dana.wright@us.randstad.com or visit https://www.careers.us.randstad.com/psp/HRPROD/CANDIDATE/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM....

49 weeks ago from Randstad, We're Hiring and Atlanta Professionals 1 more

Matthew Sigmon Just discovered Brazen Careerist and still sorting out the way things work here. Looks like a great site, and I'm looking forward to connecting with some other folks around Atlanta!

49 weeks ago from Atlanta Professionals

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Raquel Elle Bell: Brazen is a place where you can discuss your views openly and receive feedback that is open, honest, and well thought. It's a place for people who ...MoreBrazen is a place where you can discuss your views openly and receive feedback that is open, honest, and well thought. It's a place for people who want to discuss the way they see their market, the world, and their ideas... You've come to the right place if you want to expand your current way of thinking and become connected with the purveyors of thought who are the true grease behind today's business wheels. There are many here who have strong opinions, if you can take comments in stride and realize that the people here are educated not malicious.. You'll do great.
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49 weeks ago

Mike Ambassador Bruny: My pleasure Matthew.
49 weeks ago

Matthew Clauson I have a friend who was convicted of a felony when they were 19. The crime was armed robbery (with a bb gun- no one was hurt) but feels they cannot get a break from the background checks when applying for a cool job regardless of how determined they are. I told this person I would post this here and see what kind of feedback I could obtain from all you overachievers :P.

50 weeks ago from Atlanta Professionals, Personal Branding, Social Media, Resume Feedback and We're Hiring 3 more

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Edward Antrobus: @Juliana, I "went to school" with someone in a similar position. After the first day of HS, we stole a car, and got out in time for graduate. So ...More@Juliana, I "went to school" with someone in a similar position. After the first day of HS, we stole a car, and got out in time for graduate. So he was there for the very first and very last day of school.
50 weeks ago

Matthew Clauson: Awesome posts everyone! Thanks for all the feedback!!
50 weeks ago

Mike Ambassador Bruny Want to add a little flair? Add a bow tie. "How to tie a bow tie video" by Ambassador Bruny. Comments and questions are appreciated. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TeItKSZWvEw

54 weeks ago from Worcester, MA, Atlanta Professionals and Personal Development 1 more

Ryan Paugh How is this strange weather down south affecting your work week? I just emailed a contact of mine in Northern Florida and their offices are closed. Are your offices closed?

56 weeks ago from Atlanta Professionals, Charleston, SC, Central Florida Professionals and North Carolina Bloggers 2 more

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Laura Johnston: Everything is still shut down in ATL. No snow days when you work from home, unfortunately.
56 weeks ago

Ryan Paugh: We only got about one inch here in Wisconsin. I'm amazed by how battered the East Coast is getting these past two years while we get so little...
56 weeks ago

Dr. Woody Share one (1) career resolution you are going to make happen in 2011!!! And, let us hold you to it!!! http://ow.ly/3zsIQ

57 weeks ago from Atlanta Professionals, Beantown Bloggers, Bay Area Bunch and Baltimore Brazen 2 more

Mike Ambassador Bruny Coming to the ATL area on the week of the 17th. Are there any Brazen folks going to the Entrepreneur Magazine Growth Conference on 1/20 at the World Congress Center? I'll be rocking my bow tie so look out for me. Ambassador Bruny

57 weeks ago from Atlanta Professionals

Jordan Collard Hello Everyone! I work for an innnovative knowledge transfer company that helps maximizwe employee and end-user efficiency. We are the best at capturing, retaining, organizing, and distributing knowlwedge. I would like to speak with some people who live in the Atlanta area that are involved with employee development, training, knowledge management, etc.

65 weeks ago from Atlanta Professionals

Tony Forte Today is Election Tuesday, I hope everyone is carving out some time out to vote, here's a funny and enlightening read about the often serious matter, the article is called "Poll Dancing Lessons". Enjoy. http://www.urbanprofessor.com/2010/11/02/poll-dancing-lessons/ What have been some of your biggest challenges and concerns around getting out to vote?

66 weeks ago from Atlanta Professionals, Brazen Careerists in New York City, Brazen Careerists on Twitter, Personal Development and Social Entrepreneurs 3 more

Linda A. Hamilton: I have been fortunate enough to have previous employers who provided time for voting, so I was never docked or considered late. If I had a busy ...MoreI have been fortunate enough to have previous employers who provided time for voting, so I was never docked or considered late. If I had a busy day planned at work, I got up extra early and went to the polls before work, or made a bee-line to the polls after work. Now, I'm self-employed so I can go whenever it works best for my day. Today was no different.

But I was surprised today. The polls were crowded this morning, early, as more people came to vote than I've seen since California ousted then-Governor Gray Davis and elected Governor Arnold, as we call him, to the post. THAT Election Tuesday posted at least 75% voter turnout, a record. And people waiting in line to cast their ballots were upbeat, jovial, smiling, and patient; another good sign.

But perhaps the funniest story today was the news that an avid and very athletic voter who rode his bike to the polls was hit by a deer en route. Literally, a deer jumped out of the brush as he pedaled by and smacked him, sending him crashing to the ground. His bike was unscathed, he was unhurt, and the deer apparently was just as surprised as he upon the collision. Our community is small, near a major river that serves as a parkway through the city and a protected feeding ground to wildlife, so we have lots of encounters with raccoons, bobcats, wild turkeys, skunks, possums, our noted feral chicken population and deer. But today is the first time I've heard of a deer-bicyclist collision. Added flare to the polling day, let's hope the turnout is good and the right folks are voted into office!
66 weeks ago

Mark E. Smith: Hi Tony: I early voted Friday about 11 days ago. As Linda points out, though, people who wait until Election Day might encounter logostical ...MoreHi Tony: I early voted Friday about 11 days ago. As Linda points out, though, people who wait until Election Day might encounter logostical problems with work or family matters. It has happened to me in the past.
66 weeks ago

J. Donald Bird Hey guys new to the network. Need sometime to get my page together (pic, resume etc) Looks like this works similar to FB. Im from Philly. Just visited Atlanta last week. Loved it, thinking of relocating. Any suggestions? I woul dlove to get to know some of you.

67 weeks ago from Atlanta Professionals

Tony Forte So what are the rules on workplace lust, love, or dating? To do or not to do? Any thoughts from the Brazen community? Here's a cool read on some things to remember, and that's remember before you do it. http://www.urbanprofessor.com/2010/09/30/office-mates/

71 weeks ago from Ask A Coach, Office Politics, Professional Development, Atlanta Professionals and Job Resources and Career Coaching 3 more

Lindsey Sparks: I think it's usually a bad idea. I get that work is naturally a place to meet people, but it just seems like a really bad idea, unless you work ...MoreI think it's usually a bad idea. I get that work is naturally a place to meet people, but it just seems like a really bad idea, unless you work for a large organization in different areas. I've seen that work before, but I don't think working in the same department or departments that frequently work together is a good idea. There's so much potential for conflict and problems. And there's always the what if you break up issue? Regardless of how professional you promise to be, that could cause problems. Of course, love might be worth the risk!
70 weeks ago

Michael Levitt: Agree with Lindsey, if you and your mate work in different departments, it tends to be easier, but if you work in same departments, the second ...MoreAgree with Lindsey, if you and your mate work in different departments, it tends to be easier, but if you work in same departments, the second your mate receives something that is considered an unfair advantage, it will poison your department rapidly.

Back in high school, I dated 4 different people at the same work place. Made life fun (not) after the break-ups and had to work in the same place.
70 weeks ago

Glynn Newby For those of you in the area, I'll be attending a Manger-tools.com meetup tomorrow at 6:30 at the Tacomac at the Prado shoping center in Sandy springs. Since BC and MT are similar groups... you are all welcome to attend.

77 weeks ago from Atlanta Professionals

Jani Hi everyone - I'm a social media manager for the Andrews Entertainment Complex in Buckhead. I also do freelance social media consulting on the side and am always interested in meeting new people! A client of mine is looking for an experienced Ericsson 2G/3G OSS Engineer for a short-term project w/ a possibility of extension here in ATL. Contact me for more details if you're interested: janibowe@gmail.com.

77 weeks ago from Atlanta Professionals

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Mia Hi all! I'm looking to relocate to the Atlanta area! Anyone know of any mid-level mechanical engineering opportunities? I currently work in the LED lighting industry and use SolidWorks and AutoCAD. Thanks in advance for any help!

82 weeks ago from Atlanta Professionals

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Mia: Thanks for the reply. I have an application in at Lithonia, so hopefully I will hear something about that soon. I wouldn't mind going to a design ...MoreThanks for the reply. I have an application in at Lithonia, so hopefully I will hear something about that soon. I wouldn't mind going to a design engineer based position, non-LED related.
82 weeks ago

GirlFridayInk: Hi Mia:

Also try Think Energy Group - here's a list of current mechanical engineering jobs in the Atlanta area: MoreHi Mia:

Also try Think Energy Group - here's a list of current mechanical engineering jobs in the Atlanta area: http://bit.ly/arsmwF
81 weeks ago

Daniel Russell Hi everyone! If you are interested in urban planning, real estate, public policy, or transportation, please check out my website www.danieljrussell.com where you'll find links to my blog and video blog. Feel free to provide feedback and enjoy!

83 weeks ago from Atlanta Professionals

KaCey Venning I am conducting a social media workshop and the professional benefits of it tonight at the Auburn Avenue Research Library. What would you want someone to share with you?

86 weeks ago from Atlanta Professionals

Bill Bass: I would share any examples you have of how actual people have gotten actual jobs, business deals, venture funding, etc. through the use of social ...MoreI would share any examples you have of how actual people have gotten actual jobs, business deals, venture funding, etc. through the use of social media. Don't be one of those social media experts that say you need to do it because everyone's doing it. Share real scenarios where real business has taken place that otherwise would not have happened. Hope this helps.
86 weeks ago