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Dana Leavy
Hi Brazen fans-
I'm looking for a Sr Creative Director for a full time role with a top NYC agency, leading experiential marketing or brand experience preferred. Attractive compensation package. Email dana@aspyresolutions.com for more info if you're interested, or know someone who might be. Out of state candidates welcome. Thanks!
41 weeks ago from We're Hiring, Advertising Professionals, Brazen Careerists in New York City, Boston University Alumni and Students and Generation Y Marketers3 more
Dana Leavy
For job seekers and career changers, networking is at the top of the list for effective search tools, and I hear constant stories of success, both online and offline. Yet many people are intimidated by networking still, as it doesn't seem as tangible as applying to an advertised job. What have been your success stories with networking, and did you trust in the process, or was it by chance that it worked out for you?
43 weeks ago from Young Professional Women (YPW), PR & New Media, Work/Life Blur, Boston University Alumni and Students and Advertising Professionals3 more
Raquel Elle Bell:
I think if you are going to get a job by networking you need to have a strategy. Create a profile of the company you want to work for. Do some ...MoreI think if you are going to get a job by networking you need to have a strategy. Create a profile of the company you want to work for. Do some research to find out who hires in those companies and what type of events the person hiring goes to. Everything you want to know about a potential employer is visible and accessible online.. But you have to do your homework. I think networking blind for a job is a shot in the dark. I think with any type of sales or marketing you need to hone in on your target and go after it.
43 weeks ago
43 weeks ago
Steph Auteri:
Before I start singing the praises of networking, I'd just like to point out that applying to a job ad is one of the *least effective* job search ...MoreBefore I start singing the praises of networking, I'd just like to point out that applying to a job ad is one of the *least effective* job search methods, both because the competition is fiercer, and because many employers use job ads only as a last resort. So don't let that be the only thing you're doing to secure a job!
Phew! Okay. Moving on. I think that many of the people who are intimidated by networking envision it as consisting solely of awkward cocktail parties and networking events when, in reality, networking is about organically building and maintaining new, authentic, personal connections, no matter where you are.
As a freelance writer and editor, I feel as if I'm at a point where 95% of my work *comes to me*. This is because of the connections I've made at previous jobs, at internships, at continuing education classes, on Twitter, etc. Which is pretty darn awesome, and makes life a lot easier for me.
So what do I suggest for those looking to do more networking? Don't go into it looking for what so-and-so can do for you. Go into it looking to make friends. Or to help out others. Or both. When you build authentic, give-and-take connections, the good karma will eventually come your way.
43 weeks ago
Phew! Okay. Moving on. I think that many of the people who are intimidated by networking envision it as consisting solely of awkward cocktail parties and networking events when, in reality, networking is about organically building and maintaining new, authentic, personal connections, no matter where you are.
As a freelance writer and editor, I feel as if I'm at a point where 95% of my work *comes to me*. This is because of the connections I've made at previous jobs, at internships, at continuing education classes, on Twitter, etc. Which is pretty darn awesome, and makes life a lot easier for me.
So what do I suggest for those looking to do more networking? Don't go into it looking for what so-and-so can do for you. Go into it looking to make friends. Or to help out others. Or both. When you build authentic, give-and-take connections, the good karma will eventually come your way.
43 weeks ago
Thaddeus Bielecki Mendez
BU Alum Alex Hodara in an interview for Under30Ceo on how he's Making Moves in Boston
http://under30ceo.com/interview-with-boston-real-estate-investment-broke...
Ryan Paugh
Hey guys -- I've been activity creating Twitter Lists for Brazen members in cities around the country and now it's Boston's turn. Leave your Twitter ID as a reply below and we'll add you to the list over here >> http://twitter.com/#/list/BrazenCareerist/brazen-in-boston
I'm hoping that by doing this more of you guys will get the opportunity to connect locally and help each other out. Let help bring our community together on a local level!
84 weeks ago from Beantown Bloggers, Boston and Boston University Alumni and Students1 more
Sean Masters and Paul Blackwell recommended this
Ryan Paugh
Hey guys! I wanted to share an internship opportunity for Brazen Careerist Members in the Boston area. Aclipse is looking for a Marketing Intern who will help the company with social media strategy and other online marketing campaigns. Here's an online PDF that explains what the position is all about: http://bit.ly/9yaxX6
If you have any questions about this opportunity, leave them in the chat below, or email Rebecca McNeil for more information (rmcneil@aclipse.net).
91 weeks ago from Beantown Bloggers, Boston and Boston University Alumni and Students1 more
Chelsea Merget
We need to start getting more BU people involved with Brazen. Spread the word about this great site, especially to seniors. This site shows potential employers that they are really involved and committed to getting their name out there.
