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William Bryan I am interning at Qwest Communications this summer and it has taught me a lot about my interest and what workvalues I cherish the most at my job. The things cherish most is a variety of work (because I get bored with the same stuff everyday), achievement (I ahve to have goals set for myself), challenging work, working with others, and last helping others/clients. My question to the brazen community is what do you cherish most in a working environment?

4 days ago from Brazen Careerist's Top 50 Gen-Y Companies, Blogging Ideas, Brazen Bloggers, Entry-Level Young Professionals and Personal Branding3 more

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Rebecca Thorman: Mine are similar to yours, William. I like challenge and achievement and feedback. A sense of accomplishment is great and knowing I'm working ...MoreMine are similar to yours, William. I like challenge and achievement and feedback. A sense of accomplishment is great and knowing I'm working towards something bigger is awesome.
3 days ago
Vincent: The most important aspect of a work environment to me is camaraderie - this idea that we are in it together and I can trust my coworkers (and my ...MoreThe most important aspect of a work environment to me is camaraderie - this idea that we are in it together and I can trust my coworkers (and my coworkers can trust me). I think an environment of strong relationships under the right leadership can generate some phenomenal ideas and produce a state of positive change and growth.
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TOP IDEA: Maura V. Pingor If I were to chose 1 experience that has had a major influence in whom I am today, I say it's the opportunity I was given to live in & visit differenct countries: when I was 7 my family moved from Argentina to Rio de Janeiro, Brasil. When I was 21 I moved to the US. I have also visited multiple countries. Being exposed to so many different cultures has had a HUGE impact in my life (personally and professionally).
Do you have one thing you can point to as a major driver of whom you are today?

1 week ago from Breaking Into Banking, Brazen Careerist's Top 50 Gen-Y Companies, Career Rocketeer and Inspiring Leadership2 more

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Maura V. Pingor: Si, creo que mas de sangre que de alma! Pues la alma se me lleno de la belleza brasileira! Vos tambien?
13 hours ago
Jen Heavener: Aww, que lindo! Tengo una amiga brasileira, y se que hay mucha belleza alla :) No, no soy argentina, pero pase tres meses alla como parte de un ...MoreAww, que lindo! Tengo una amiga brasileira, y se que hay mucha belleza alla :) No, no soy argentina, pero pase tres meses alla como parte de un entrenamiento misionero, y alli deje mi corazon... :)
12 hours ago
 
Maura V. Pingor Another reason why I like it here? Happening at our Citi Tampa campus: a blood drive (wish me luck!), a back-to-school drive, a used books drive to benefit UW and AHA, and jeans week stickers benefiting UW!!! Gotta love it!!!

3 days ago from Citigroup, Inc., Breaking Into Banking, Brazen Careerist's Top 50 Gen-Y Companies, Company Culture and Ask A Coach3 more

Pamila Harris-Carlini: It sounds like you've found the holy grail! Congrats!
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Julia Kious Zabell: Seeing fire ignited in my clients is the best motivation for me. I love my clients and I love seeing them make huge shifts in their thinking that ...MoreSeeing fire ignited in my clients is the best motivation for me. I love my clients and I love seeing them make huge shifts in their thinking that ultimately changes their life!
4 days ago
Chris Paugh: I get real satisfaction when I see how much my customers appreciate what I do for them. A simple thank you or a job well done is so motivating for me!
4 days ago
 
William Bryan I am so excited for this Saturday. I am going to be speaking in front of 60 high school students about making career choices. I love the opportunity to do something like this. One of my career goal is to be a motivational speaker. My question to all of you professionals is how do you make career choices? What do you do and who do you contact?

1 week ago from Brazen Careerist's Top 50 Gen-Y Companies

 
Amanda Veinott Such an interesting article, especially from a Milennial's point of view...http://hotjobs.yahoo.com/career-articles-2010_s_most_annoying_workplace_trends-1357

1 week ago from Brazen Careerist's Top 50 Gen-Y Companies

Trish Cardona: Loved this post, and probably 8 out of 10 is happening in my office right now. Especially hate male colleagues who change thier shirts in their ...MoreLoved this post, and probably 8 out of 10 is happening in my office right now. Especially hate male colleagues who change thier shirts in their (open) cubicle after riding a bike for 10 or so miles to work. I'm not even going to start about the smell.

Not to say I'm perfect. I do take off my shoes and cool off after a mid-day walk. Will know to be more courteous about that in future.

It's a combination of common sense, decency and a sense of style where we understand what's appropriate behaviour for different situations in life.

Thanks for the link.
1 week ago
Josh Allan Dykstra: Fascinating article! Hard to believe some of these things actually happen, but I'm sure they do. Being inconsiderate and overused, ridiculous ...MoreFascinating article! Hard to believe some of these things actually happen, but I'm sure they do. Being inconsiderate and overused, ridiculous jargon are definitely two pet peeves of mine, for the record.

Have to say, some of these "trends" seemed like they were just symptoms of a poor company culture, though. Obviously there are places where company lunches are a tremendous success, for example!
1 week ago
 
TOP IDEA: Maura V. Pingor At a women's conference, we got divided by age groups (20s, 30s, 40s...). They asked questions around "what (music, hairdo, etc) was popular during your last year in highschool?" It was fun to compare the answers from each generation. The best was "what was the latest technology?" The younger ones had never seen a typewriter & the older ones didn't undertand the iphone. We were all amazed with how much has changed.

What do you think it's the best technolgy revolution of our / of all times?

2 weeks ago from Ask Penelope Trunk!, Brazen Careerist's Top 50 Gen-Y Companies, Breaking Into Banking and Ask A Coach2 more

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Elizabeth Marling: Yes. Communication technology is the revolution of our time. And it truly is moving exponentially fast. Very exciting.
2 weeks ago
Maura V. Pingor: All I can do is wonder what will be the 'it' of technology when my 3 1/2 little guy is a teenager!!!
2 weeks ago
 
Amanda Veinott How's your job going? Are you fulfilled or frustrated? Do you feel that your efforts are connected to your company's success? As part of BlessingWhite's ongoing global research, I invite you to participate in a 10-minute survey that will help us gauge what impacts employee engagement in 2010. Click here for the survey
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Thanks!

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2 weeks ago from Young Professional Women (YPW), Future Leaders and Brazen Careerist's Top 50 Gen-Y Companies1 more

 
Amy Ng I recently submitted my mid-year self-assessment. I always procrastinate because I hate having to quantify and qualify what I've done. That said, I do admit feeling a sense of accomplishment when it's done, and I truly appreciate the opportunity to contribute to my performance discussions with my boss. After all, who can tell my story better than me? Does your company let you provide input prior to your evaluations? How comfortable are you in rating yourself and assessing your own performance?

3 weeks ago from Citigroup, Inc., Brazen Careerist's Top 50 Gen-Y Companies, Inspiring Leadership, Career Rocketeer and Gen-Y Journey: Tips, Insights, Experiences For Young Professionals3 more

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Lilli at Citi: I don't think I have ever heard anyone say they were looking forward to self-assessments. We are sort of funny that way, but I am always happy ...MoreI don't think I have ever heard anyone say they were looking forward to self-assessments. We are sort of funny that way, but I am always happy when it is completed.
3 weeks ago
Dawn Lennon: Amy, what a terrific system you have at Citi, similar to the one I used for all the years I worked at a Fortune 500. Even though it takes a lot of ...MoreAmy, what a terrific system you have at Citi, similar to the one I used for all the years I worked at a Fortune 500. Even though it takes a lot of effort, it creates priceless aha revelations on both sides of the desk and make decisions about raises and promotions based more on fact than on perception.

Thanks to you and @Megan for your kind words about my blog post on self-appraisal. I'm so glad you got value out of it, something that always makes my day!
2 weeks ago
 
Amy Ng I recently submitted my mid-year self-assessment. I always procrastinate because I hate having to quantify and qualify what I've done. That said, I do admit feeling a sense of accomplishment when it's done, and I truly appreciate the opportunity to contribute to my performance discussions with my boss. After all, who can tell my story better than me? Does your company let you provide input prior to your evaluations? How comfortable are you in rating yourself and assessing your own performance?

3 weeks ago from Citigroup, Inc., Brazen Careerist's Top 50 Gen-Y Companies, Inspiring Leadership, Career Rocketeer and Gen-Y Journey: Tips, Insights, Experiences For Young Professionals3 more

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Amy Ng: @Bryon, good luck powering through! You can breathe a sigh of relief when it's done knowing your voice will be heard, and you will (hopefully) ...More@Bryon, good luck powering through! You can breathe a sigh of relief when it's done knowing your voice will be heard, and you will (hopefully) look forward to the 1:1 meeting with your manager!
2 weeks ago
Diahann Boock: You should definitely try to incorporate some content that shows that you are going above and beyond what is asked of you to set you apart. ...MoreYou should definitely try to incorporate some content that shows that you are going above and beyond what is asked of you to set you apart. Listening to a bi-weekly audio on career development would definitely make you stand out to your boss and show initiative to better yourself.
Try : http://www.womensally.com/articles/Leadership_Audio_Training_Series
2 weeks ago
 
Maura V. Pingor Here I was interviewing a candidate for one of my positions, and the candidate starts looking at her blackberry, which she did multiple times. Not sure if she felt entitled because she was an internal candidate, but in my book it's a HUGE no no during any interview. I finally coached her to never take a bb to any interview..

Being late and not being prepared are two other horrible misatkes during an interview. What would you say a candidate should not do during an interview?

3 weeks ago from Job Resources and Career Coaching, Breaking Into Banking, Brazen Careerist's Top 50 Gen-Y Companies, Resume Feedback and Career Rocketeer3 more

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Maura V. Pingor: @Jaime: you make an excellent point. I think it's a reflection of our times, and a very sad reflection I must say! The rule at our house is that ...More@Jaime: you make an excellent point. I think it's a reflection of our times, and a very sad reflection I must say! The rule at our house is that when we get in, the blackberries are put away! Something more couples and families should consider.
2 weeks ago
Maura V. Pingor: @Alison: ...and you can't imagine how many times, as a Recruiter, I see candidates not realizing exactly that: this is YOUR time to shine, to show ...More@Alison: ...and you can't imagine how many times, as a Recruiter, I see candidates not realizing exactly that: this is YOUR time to shine, to show me why I should hire you :(
2 weeks ago
 
Maura V. Pingor One more reason why I like working here: Citi receives 13 awards at the Euromoney 2010 Awards for Excellence ceremony held Thursday July 8th in London. Read more @ http://bit.ly/bMHf31

3 weeks ago from Citigroup, Inc., Breaking Into Banking, Brazen Careerist's Top 50 Gen-Y Companies, Company Culture and Career Rocketeer3 more

Trish Cardona: Congratulations, you're obviously in a job you enjoy working for a company you admire.

Actually, in my undergrad days I used to temp ...MoreCongratulations, you're obviously in a job you enjoy working for a company you admire.

Actually, in my undergrad days I used to temp for Citibank in the Philippines working as an admin assistant to a group of wonderful women in the telemarketing department. It was a great experience, and I loved being exposed to all these beautiful, successful women in their early 20s all bright-eyed and ambitious. They were great models for a then 20-year-old me.

Wonder where they are now?
2 weeks ago
Maura V. Pingor: @Trish: Thanks! You know, the one thing that amazed me the most (and continues to ameze me) when I joined Citi 8 years ago was beig introduced to ...More@Trish: Thanks! You know, the one thing that amazed me the most (and continues to ameze me) when I joined Citi 8 years ago was beig introduced to others employees who would say: "I have been with Citi for 15 years" or "20 years" or "30 years"...so don't doubt that some of them may still be with the bank! :)
2 weeks ago
 
Maura V. Pingor Another reason why I like it here? Citi is among the Best Companies for Multicultural Women (again)!! http://bit.ly/cmsuSZ

5 weeks ago from Citigroup, Inc., Breaking Into Banking, Brazen Careerist's Top 50 Gen-Y Companies, We're Hiring and Corporate Talent Acquisition3 more

 
Amy Ng I recently submitted my mid-year self-assessment. I always procrastinate because I hate having to quantify and qualify what I've done. That said, I do admit feeling a sense of accomplishment when it's done, and I truly appreciate the opportunity to contribute to my performance discussions with my boss. After all, who can tell my story better than me? Does your company let you provide input prior to your evaluations? How comfortable are you in rating yourself and assessing your own performance?

3 weeks ago from Brazen Careerist's Top 50 Gen-Y Companies, Inspiring Leadership, Career Rocketeer and Gen-Y Journey: Tips, Insights, Experiences For Young Professionals2 more

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Sadya Siddiqui: Im with Fe Allen on this one. the thing is that if it were a self-assessment/ evaluation i would be okay with it but when its the supervisor who ...MoreIm with Fe Allen on this one. the thing is that if it were a self-assessment/ evaluation i would be okay with it but when its the supervisor who has to do my evaluation but instead asks me to do it myself, that really kills me. Right I'm dwindling over a recommendation letter that i asked someone to write for me , I have to write it myself and they will endorse it. I've been dwindling it for 2 months now, its so hard, especially if u r experiencing a low / busy phase.
3 weeks ago
Carol Stanfield: You are not alone. I seem to wait until the last minute to submit my mid year self assessment as well. Normally, it is easy for me to talk about ...MoreYou are not alone. I seem to wait until the last minute to submit my mid year self assessment as well. Normally, it is easy for me to talk about the success of others than myself. I do keep an ongoing folder of items I want to highlight on my assessments. And, that has helped me to remember my accomplishments and stay organized.
2 weeks ago
 
Lindsay Browning What according to you is the best and foremost thing to be done in order to retain your key talent within your organisation?

3 weeks ago from Google, Professional Development, Brazen Careerist's Top 50 Gen-Y Companies and Career Rocketeer2 more

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Raquel Elle Bell: Make sure they are in the right position
3 weeks ago
Josh Allan Dykstra: The short answer to this question is: engage them. HOW to do this, of course, is trickier. Rebecca, Miri, and Raquel all have some great thoughts ...MoreThe short answer to this question is: engage them. HOW to do this, of course, is trickier. Rebecca, Miri, and Raquel all have some great thoughts above to help us get started with this, I think.

I LOVE Dan's Autonomy/Mastery/Purpose framework, I just find it feels a little vague on answering that "how" for most people. Engagement always happens at a "local level," meaning at the manager/employee connection. So, much of the "how" gets answered in the context of that relationship. Happy to elaborate if you like. Love this stuff!
3 weeks ago
 
Kim N. Campbell Has anyone had to overcome being socially awkward in a new work environment. I started a new part time job for a company I really like but am painfully awkward and don't want to seem like a bad fit. How do you guys get comfy with fellow employees at a new job?

6 weeks ago from Ask Penelope Trunk!, Brazen Careerist's Top 50 Gen-Y Companies and Brazen Undergrads1 more

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Kim N. Campbell: Thank You so much everybody, everyone's advice has been really helpful.

@rebecca-brough pita chips and hummus for snacks and they ...MoreThank You so much everybody, everyone's advice has been really helpful.

@rebecca-brough pita chips and hummus for snacks and they seemed to appreciate that. Food totally brings people together.

@anne- great point! being patient with the process of feeling part of the family is probably really important. Few people come in and immediately fit in. Letting it happen will probably be best. Right along the lines of what Lynn and Paul said, I'd rather be awkward for a while than be contrived, fake and annoying trying to be part of the gang.

@Melissa, I work at starbucks too so I have totally got the sunny morning greeting down! I think that helps too.

What's great about this office is they have a kitchen and a different team member cooks lunch for everyone once a day. I cooked for the first time Monday and got a chance to talk with everyone about all sorts of things. It really helped me feel more comfortable with everyone.I trust that over time, I'll fit right in.

Thanks so much for all of your thoughtful feedback.

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5 weeks ago
Penelope Trunk: I think it would actually be weird if you went to a job and were not a little awkward at first. I mean, you don't know the people or the politics ...MoreI think it would actually be weird if you went to a job and were not a little awkward at first. I mean, you don't know the people or the politics or workplace customs. So it's fine to be a little timid about that stuff. Just be confident about who you are. That's important. And, one-on-one lunches get you to know the people and the culture much faster than group lunches, I think.
5 weeks ago
 
AcumenRecruiter GREAT opportunity in VA available for a recruiting coordinator looking to GROW into a jr. recruiter role and gain exposure to social media at the same time! email me at rscherman@acumensolutions.com for more details.

5 weeks ago from Brazen Careerist's Top 50 Gen-Y Companies, Career Rocketeer, Management Consulting, Recruiters Unite! and Human Resources3 more

 
AcumenRecruiter Acumen Solutions had a GREAT cooking class today during lunch for our Project Wellness Initiative! Want to join our team? We are looking for BRIGHT, ENERGETIC, folks to hire! Email rscherman@acumensolutions.com if you are looking for an opportunity in NY, VA or CA!

5 weeks ago from Career Rocketeer, Brazen Careerist's Top 50 Gen-Y Companies and GenY/Boomer Boom Boom Room1 more

 
AcumenRecruiter Acumen Solutions is looking for an energetic Junior Recruiter/ Social Media Coordinator to join our Tyson's Corner, VA team! If you have experience as a coordinator and are looking for a new opportunity with room for growth, please email me your resume/ cover letter to rscherman@acumensolutions.com

5 weeks ago from GenY/Boomer Boom Boom Room, Brazen Careerist's Top 50 Gen-Y Companies, Recruiters Unite!, Career Rocketeer and New Job, New You3 more

 
Ellen Nordahl When you're researching companies for career opportunities, how important is the company's name or brand recognition? Are you more inclined to seek out opportunities with a company that is well-known because of media coverage and marketing (e.g., Google, Apple, Target, P&G), or are you more interested in the long-term growth and stability of the organization?

How do you find out about opportunities with companies that aren't well-known by the general public?

6 weeks ago from New Job, New You, We're Hiring, Brazen Careerist's Top 50 Gen-Y Companies and Career Changers2 more

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Jamie Nacht Farrell: Two questions here:

In response to your first question: Just because you haven't "heard" of a 'brand' does not mean that it's not ...MoreTwo questions here:

In response to your first question: Just because you haven't "heard" of a 'brand' does not mean that it's not long term or sustainable. Vice versa, just because you have heard of a brand, doesn't mean it's sustainable or long term either (we can all see this from BP's issue now). Hence, I use 2 things to determine where I'm going to get the most traction in terms of careers/clients. 1) Connections - as you know, 92% of jobs are found via connections / recommendations vs. just "applying" so I go for where there is a higher likelihood of me getting int the door. 2) I then go to Linkedin. I join the networks in the industry I'm looking and then review the 'members' lists / see where they are working. If the individual + the company looks interesting, I build a connection that way to get in as a recommendation.

Second Question: To find opportunities that are not well known, I do the same thing. Pro-actively engage in LinkedIn networks.

What @Raquel states is true, however there are different kinds of notoriety in "brands". For example, there are companies that are very well branded regionally, but perhaps not nationally. Example - in TX, everyone knows what "Whataburger" is. In FL, I've never heard of it. So make sure you are not narrowing yourself to 1 region or area unless you are 100% certain you will stay there.
6 weeks ago
Ellen Nordahl: Great point about regional differences in brand notoriety. I also think a lot of B2B companies fly under the radar because we as consumers aren't ...MoreGreat point about regional differences in brand notoriety. I also think a lot of B2B companies fly under the radar because we as consumers aren't exposed to their marketing and advertising efforts. There are some tremendous opportunities out there if you take the time to research an industry and identify its key players.
6 weeks ago
 
TOP IDEA: Kim N. Campbell If someone who was unemployed had to pick one task to perform daily in order to get a job, what would that be? There is SO much out there on resume writing, twitter, blogging, informational interviewing. What creative job hunting technique do you think would give someone the best bang for their buck?

12 weeks ago from Ask Penelope Trunk!, Brazen Careerist's Top 50 Gen-Y Companies, Social Entrepreneurs, Upstarts! and Brazen Undergrads3 more

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Jessica Malnik: I couldn't agree more with Connie's comment. Put on a snazzy professional outfit that makes you feel confident. Choose one piece, whether it's a ...MoreI couldn't agree more with Connie's comment. Put on a snazzy professional outfit that makes you feel confident. Choose one piece, whether it's a belt, a great pair of heels or an amazing blouse that shows off your personality. When you feel confident and look great, you'll likely be more outgoing, approachable and ultimately successful in your job search.
8 weeks ago
Ankur Jain: If you're looking for a job, I'd say the best way to grad attention of potential employers is to make a list of 10 target companies that you would ...MoreIf you're looking for a job, I'd say the best way to grad attention of potential employers is to make a list of 10 target companies that you would want to work for, than start engaging employees via social media (blogs, twitter, etc)
6 weeks ago
 
Maura V. Pingor Looking for an entry level Product Manager to work at an exciting new online personal finance company -Bundle (www.bundle.com).Know someone?

7 weeks ago from Brazen Careerist's Top 50 Gen-Y Companies, Citigroup, Inc., Brazen Careerists in New York City, Breaking Into Banking and Career Rocketeer3 more

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Maura V. Pingor: @Robin: the link to the posting via LI: http://bit.ly/cyYkTN. The ...More@Robin: the link to the posting via LI: http://bit.ly/cyYkTN. The location is actually 149 5th Avenue, NY 10010. Do you want to become my fan so we can chat via direct messages?
7 weeks ago
Robin M.: Thanks, Maura - I just became your fan - I will send you a DM once I get home. Thanks :)
7 weeks ago
 
Maura V. Pingor Looking for an entry level Product Manager to work at an exciting new online personal finance company -Bundle (www.bundle.com).Know someone?

7 weeks ago from Brazen Careerist's Top 50 Gen-Y Companies, Citigroup, Inc., Brazen Careerists in New York City, Breaking Into Banking and Career Rocketeer3 more

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Maura V. Pingor: @All: didn't mean to be vague. Here is the link to the actual posting via LI: More@All: didn't mean to be vague. Here is the link to the actual posting via LI: http://bit.ly/cyYkTN. The location is actually 149 5th Avenue, NY 10010. My understanding is that it's very close to the Penn Station, but I am typing from sunny Tampa, FL so don't hold me to it!
7 weeks ago
JR Moreau: @Maura, thx for the update
7 weeks ago
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