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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?
3 weeks ago from Career Changers, Career Rocketeer and Interns1 more
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!
1 day ago
1 day ago
Sandra Kitchen:
Vickie, do you know the names of those business who train the contract PMs? Thanks,
20 hours ago
20 hours 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.
1 day ago from Career Rocketeer, Career Changers and Brazen Careerists in New York City1 more
TOP IDEA:
La Donna Lokey
Are LinkedIn Profiles more trustworthy than resumes?
42 weeks ago from Citi, We're Hiring, Career Changers, Social Media and Personal Branding3 more
Lamar Morgan:
Edward,
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
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.
1 week ago
1 week ago
Dana Leavy
Hey there aspiring entrepreneurs and creative freelancers! Thinking about flying solo, i.e. leaving the 9 to 5 and starting up your own business? Tune in to our interactive webinar on 2/22: Going from Employee to Entrepreneur: Breaking Free from the 9 to 5. We'll be talking about why now is actually a great time to start a business, and how to actually create more job & financial security for yourself doing so. Check it out! http://aspyresolutions.com/smallbiz-webinar/
1 week ago from Advertising Professionals, Career Changers, Freelancing, Youth Entrepreneurship and Entrepreneurs3 more
Vickie Elmer
If you're starting to build your brand and increase your visibility with an eye toward a new job, make sure you think through how to do this under the radar. With some advice from Job-Hunt.org's Susan Joyce, I give some ideas for "stealth networking" in this Glassdoor post: http://www.glassdoor.com/blog/increase-visibility-networking-quietly/
What other advice would you offer to keep your job search networking and outreach low key?
1 week ago from Career Changers and Career Rocketeer
La Donna Lokey
VP/Program Mgr, Global Program Mgmt Office – PMP and Bachelor’s degree pref'd, NYC or Warren, NJ Apply/Refer: http://bit.ly/zL3dWs
1 week ago from Career Changers, Breaking Into Banking, Career Rocketeer, We're Hiring and Brazen Careerist's Top 50 Gen-Y Companies3 more
La Donna Lokey
Know someone who’s a fit? VP, Customer Excellence Transformation - process reengineering & fin svcs exp To Apply/Refer: http://bit.ly/zVHlf9
1 week ago from Career Changers, Brazen Careerist's Top 50 Gen-Y Companies, Breaking Into Banking and We're Hiring2 more
La Donna Lokey
Citi is Now Hiring Loss Mitigation Reps in Bayamon, PR. We offer competitive salaries, paid training and benefits that begin on Day One of employment. Apply online TODAY! http://bit.ly/ymprPB
2 weeks ago from We're Hiring, Brazen Careerist's Top 50 Gen-Y Companies, Breaking Into Banking and Career Changers2 more
Dana Leavy
2012 is the year of the entrepreneur! And even if you're not ready to jump into it full-on, I invite you try my new Small Biz StartUp e-course "From Employee to Entrepreneur", designed to give you a "taste" of what it's like to start your own biz and live the entrepreneurial journey!
Designed to help those looking to transition from one career to self-employment with everything you need to know about the small business & freelance venture startup process. https://ruzuku.com/courses/484/
2 weeks ago from Entrepreneurs, Youth Entrepreneurship, Freelancing, Creating a Life You Love and Career Changers3 more
TOP IDEA:
Allison Cheston
At the risk of repeating myself, I am interviewing college grads up to age 30 who were not that engaged in high school and college but have blossomed in their careers. Are you someone like that? Would you like to be interviewed for my upcoming book? If so, please let me know if you will spend a half hour by phone with me. Career advice included, gratis!
Allison@allisoncheston.com
53 weeks ago from Career Changers, Career Rocketeer, Advertising Professionals and Ask A Coach2 more
Sadya Siddiqui recommended this
Suzanne Kaplan:
Allison,
I just saw this and wow, you are doing something AMAZING. Long story short, I'm volunteering at an alternative type of "school." When ...MoreAllison,
I just saw this and wow, you are doing something AMAZING. Long story short, I'm volunteering at an alternative type of "school." When is your book coming out? This will be a great resource to promote on our website for prospective parents.
Sincerely,
Suzanne Kaplan
5 weeks ago
I just saw this and wow, you are doing something AMAZING. Long story short, I'm volunteering at an alternative type of "school." When ...MoreAllison,
I just saw this and wow, you are doing something AMAZING. Long story short, I'm volunteering at an alternative type of "school." When is your book coming out? This will be a great resource to promote on our website for prospective parents.
Sincerely,
Suzanne Kaplan
5 weeks ago
Clay Forsberg
Thoughts on the most idiotic interview question ever! "Where do you see yourself in 5 years?" http://bit.ly/utMg3T - Please input either here or on the blog post.
11 weeks ago from Job Resources and Career Coaching, Resume Feedback, Career Changers, Professional Development and Entry-Level Young Professionals3 more
jlp1976:
I have answered in recent interviews that it's impossible to know where you're going to be at such a distant time. So much can happen in that ...MoreI have answered in recent interviews that it's impossible to know where you're going to be at such a distant time. So much can happen in that time. I have said that I hope to be in a productive stable job where I can learn and grow. Not sure if that's a good answer, though.
4 weeks ago
4 weeks ago
Dana Leavy
Are you setting any big career goals or resolutions for the New Year? In part 3 of a 4-part series on goal setting for 2012, we talk about "flying solo" - starting a business in the new year, and what you can do right now to start gaining traction on your ideas! http://tinyurl.com/73htjcp
8 weeks ago from Entrepreneurs, Career Changers, Brazen Careerists in New York City, Creating a Life You Love and Freelancing3 more
Dana Leavy
With the holidays in full-swing and the New Year upon us, many of us have goal setting for 2012 on our minds: getting a new job, a new career, even starting a new business. If you're thinking of making a career change, do you have a sense of clarity and vision around where you want to market your skills? Some tips to help your strategy http://tinyurl.com/6p8rcv3
9 weeks ago from Career Changers, Career Rocketeer, Brazen Careerists in New York City, Entrepreneurs and Creatively Inspired3 more
Clay Forsberg
With the incredible amount of professional opportunity in high-tech jobs .. where are the women?
The top technical companies in the country have to look overseas for talent, because it’s not available within the borders. This situation is compounded by the fact that only 13% of tech programming employment is female.
Let’s throw out some ideas.
10 weeks ago from Career Changers, Education Conversations, Entry-Level Young Professionals, Inspiring Leadership and Job Resources and Career Coaching3 more
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
Dr. Woody
Starbucks Etiquette Violators! My article on those pesky patrons that can make working at Starbucks tough! Let me know what you think?
http://www.foxbusiness.com/personal-finance/2011/11/07/starbucks-etiquet...
13 weeks ago from Professional Development, Personal Development, Career Changers, Seattle Careerists and Brazen Careerists in New York City3 more
JRandom42:
Kate, perhaps they think you're rude for wanting them to move. I mean, WHY should they give up their space just because your laptop needs to be ...MoreKate, perhaps they think you're rude for wanting them to move. I mean, WHY should they give up their space just because your laptop needs to be recharged? Sounds like it's YOUR personal problem to me, not a rudeness issue. Get an external battery pack and be done with it.
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12 weeks ago
Edward Antrobus:
@Noel, I agree. I never know what I want when I walk into a cafe or fast food resteraunt, which is why I always stand to the side and look at the ...More@Noel, I agree. I never know what I want when I walk into a cafe or fast food resteraunt, which is why I always stand to the side and look at the menu first.
@JRandom & Kate, I've never understood the allure of bringing your laptop to a cafe to work. It's noisy and usually crowded.
12 weeks ago
@JRandom & Kate, I've never understood the allure of bringing your laptop to a cafe to work. It's noisy and usually crowded.
12 weeks ago
TOP IDEA:
Sara Gallagher
Where is the job market headed? "Five Hot Jobs That Don't Exist Yet" http://gearsandshifts.com/2011/11/five-hot-jobs-that-dont-exist-yet/
13 weeks ago from Career Changers, Career Rocketeer and GenYJourney: Tips, Insights, Experiences For Young Professionals1 more
Allison Cheston recommended this
TOP IDEA:
Clay Forsberg
With all the recent of the prohibitive costs associated with Higher Education ... one would think the problem lies with the colleges and lack of cost control. But maybe the problem resides close to home. Maybe the is yourselves and our families. Please comment. I would love to hear your insight: "The real problem with Higher Education" http://bit.ly/vxhJmi
14 weeks ago from Business Development, The Modern Strategist, Career Changers and Education Conversations2 more
Jana Schuberth
Is your goal pretty big and not straight forward? A life-changing one maybe? Here is how I am LEARNING my way towards my big goal at the moment: http://www.janaschuberth.com/blog
20 weeks ago from Wordpress Bloggers, Career Changers, Creating a Life You Love, Ask A Coach and Young Professional Women (YPW)3 more
Blay Whitby:
Good for you Jana but if your friend Jim (and some other fitness coaches) had said: "I think you are uncoachable, Jana." what would you have done ...MoreGood for you Jana but if your friend Jim (and some other fitness coaches) had said: "I think you are uncoachable, Jana." what would you have done then? It's an thing easy to say you could do by yourself from the books. Can you honestly say that you would find the motivation after a rejection like that?
20 weeks ago
20 weeks ago
Jana Schuberth:
Hi Blay, I have had many rejections in my life so I understand what you mean, but in this case my biggest one came from myself: That I didn't ...MoreHi Blay, I have had many rejections in my life so I understand what you mean, but in this case my biggest one came from myself: That I didn't think I could ever do it. So rather than relying on other or even my own opinion I still decided not to give up on my goals. Also, I am not being coached on this topic. Coaching isn't necessarily the right help for every circumstance.
20 weeks ago
20 weeks ago
TOP IDEA:
Dawn Lennon
Vickie Elmer's comment on my recent blog post about pivotal moments included great questions on how to recognize the turning points in our careers and then what to do about them. So I wrote a second post--more of a how to. How good are you are spotting the moments that are your turning points? Any secrets to share? http://wp.me/pJhPc-r2
14 weeks ago from Entry-Level Young Professionals, Career Rocketeer, Career Changers and Inspiring Leadership2 more
Edward Antrobus:
For me, the big turning point will be finally getting a job in my chosen career, instead of my series of survival and temporary jobs.
14 weeks ago
14 weeks ago
Noel Rozny:
Someone told me once that you should run towards the thing you're most scared of. All of my big pivotal moments have been exciting but also a bit ...MoreSomeone told me once that you should run towards the thing you're most scared of. All of my big pivotal moments have been exciting but also a bit scary because of the challenges they bring.
14 weeks ago
14 weeks ago
Dana Leavy
One of the mistakes I constantly hear jobseekers committing is going into an interview and focusing on why they want to work for Company X - they're cool, innovative, cutting edge, etc.. What a hiring manager wants to know is, what you can bring to the table and what's unique about you that really makes you the best fit for the role! Some more thoughts on why having a solid grasp on your 'personal brand' can make (or break) the job interview. http://tinyurl.com/63ol9lr
15 weeks ago from Job Resources and Career Coaching, Career Changers, Ask A Coach, Brazen Careerists in New York City and Career Rocketeer3 more
Michael Rubino recommended this
Camila Chimelo:
LOVE it, will do on my interview tomorrow and I ll let you know!Thanks for the tips!
15 weeks ago
15 weeks ago
Edward Antrobus:
As far as getting hired, my "brand" is hard work, can-do attitude, and a tendency to think outside the box.
15 weeks ago
15 weeks ago
TOP IDEA:
Dawn Lennon
Every career has a series of pivotal moments that bring success or disappointment. The better we are at spotting and acting on those moments, the more likely we are to make good choices. What have been your most significant pivotal moments? How did you spot them? Where did they take you? Here are a few that might interest you. http://wp.me/pJhPc-qU
15 weeks ago from Entry-Level Young Professionals, Career Changers, Career Rocketeer and Inspiring Leadership2 more
Erin Murtagh
I've been absent from Brazen for quite awhile working on creating a diverse work life that I can get excited about. I started this group because I was interested in people who've made wild career changes. I want to hear about people taking huge risks to find work they love. I want to hear how you thought outside the box to break into a field you had no experience in. That's what I envisioned for this group. Group members, tell me why you joined this group. What did you hope to find here?
Erin Murtagh:
Kristina, I hope you are able to make some connections on Brazen and get to where you want to be.
Does anyone have any suggestions for Kristina?
15 weeks ago
15 weeks ago
TOP IDEA:
Dawn Lennon
When we’re feeling lured into the "job haters" club, it's often time to reexamine our jobs through a wide-angle lens, so we can see the big picture. What are your key indicators that a job is the right fit for you? Here are some of mine. http://wp.me/pJhPc-qO
15 weeks ago from Entry-Level Young Professionals and Career Changers
Rob Smart
If so inclined please check out my Biznik profile.
http://biznik.com/members/rob-smart?sharing_context=tweet
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