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Nicole Bienfang: Ask the receptionist to be scheduled last. Then you can ask the interviewer how their day went, ask what could have been better, not to mention ...MoreAsk the receptionist to be scheduled last. Then you can ask the interviewer how their day went, ask what could have been better, not to mention you will be fresh in their mind!
2 weeks ago
Donna Maciver: Give a strong handshake while making eye contact and smiling,
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Dana Leavy You know the phrase "You have to spend money to make money…"? I was giving some thought about investing in yourself, your career or business over the weekend. Whether this means going back to school for an advanced degree, investing in strategic advertising, or looking like a million bucks at the interview - what do you consider a smart career investment? Some thoughts that came to mind: http://tinyurl.com/bmm7sdv

2 weeks ago from Career Changers, Career Rocketeer, Entrepreneurs, Brazen Careerists in New York City and I am Gen Y3 more

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Edward Antrobus: Being fundamentally cheap by nature, spend money to make money can be a bitter pill for me to swallow. But I'm giving it a shot. I'm investing ...MoreBeing fundamentally cheap by nature, spend money to make money can be a bitter pill for me to swallow. But I'm giving it a shot. I'm investing $100 into a new venture selling taco seasonings on my blog.
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Nicole Bienfang: Books- I have learned more from them on my own then I ever did at my $35,000+ a year colleges (that's right I went to more then one) I went to.
2 weeks ago
 
Kevin Li Looking for a manager of sales operations for my start-up (www.thinkvine.com). Must have salesforce.com experience. Come join a rapidly growing company that's recently ranked as having the top offering in our space by Forrester Research! Connect with me on facebook or LinkedIn to learn more! Let me know if you know someone who may be interested as well, thanks.

4 weeks ago from The Windy City Crew, We're Hiring, Career Changers, Career Rocketeer and Upstarts!3 more

 
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...

28 weeks ago from Professional Development, Personal Development, Career Changers, Seattle Careerists and Brazen Careerists in New York City3 more

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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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27 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.
27 weeks ago
 
Clay Forsberg "Where do you see yourself in five years?" A different take for employers on this 'terrible' interview question. ~ http://bit.ly/utMg3T

4 weeks ago from Job Resources and Career Coaching, Professional Development and Career Changers1 more

 
Jana Schuberth Hey Brazeners, just wanted to share this funny video with you! If you thought working from home is always fun and bliss, check it out and laugh at my expense: www.janaschuberth.com/the-shocking-truth

10 weeks ago from Ask A Coach, Career Changers, Brazen UK - Careerists, Coaches, Recruiters and Employers and Career Rocketeer2 more

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Jana Schuberth: We might need some like buttons here! Thanks for your comments, ladies :-) xo
10 weeks ago
Monica Suma: Hilarious! Well, I don't live next to animals, but today the owner of the building I live in decided to install air conditioners, starting with my ...MoreHilarious! Well, I don't live next to animals, but today the owner of the building I live in decided to install air conditioners, starting with my apartment, so for a few good hours, it sounded like a chopper was on top of my apt, really sweet!
5 weeks ago
 
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?

18 weeks ago from Career Changers, Career Rocketeer and Interns1 more

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Sandra Kitchen: Vickie, do you know the names of those business who train the contract PMs? Thanks,
15 weeks ago
JRandom42: Facebook soesn't figure in my career search because I'm not on it. Totally removes the concern of any prospective employer seeing anything ...MoreFacebook soesn't figure in my career search because I'm not on it. Totally removes the concern of any prospective employer seeing anything remotely embarassing.
8 weeks ago
 
Jana Schuberth Nothing like a decent nightmare to bring some perspective on life: What would you do if you only had 4 weeks left to live? http://www.janaschuberth.com/deathbed-clarity

9 weeks ago from Ask A Coach, Brazen UK - Careerists, Coaches, Recruiters and Employers, Wordpress Bloggers and Career Changers2 more

Michael O'Mahony: Hi Jana, I really don't know and I'm not sure that I really want to think about it. I guess it is something that we will all have to face one ...MoreHi Jana, I really don't know and I'm not sure that I really want to think about it. I guess it is something that we will all have to face one day, but I'm not ready yet and would prefer to wait another very long time before I do. Michael.
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Jana Schuberth: I understand! I don't want to die either :-) But i think it's important to think about this and make sure you do what you might otherwise regret ...MoreI understand! I don't want to die either :-) But i think it's important to think about this and make sure you do what you might otherwise regret not doing... We just don't know how much time we've got!
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TOP IDEA: Dana Leavy I read a lot about personal branding because it's such an important area for job seekers to understand. If you're thinking about making a career change then your personal brand is really the strongest tool in your job search arsenal. Here are some tips on how having a strong personal brand can help you get around the same old resume song & dance, kick your search into high gear… and how to do it right. http://www.moneycrashers.com/building-personal-brand-career-change/

7 weeks ago from Career Changers, Career Rocketeer, Brazen Careerists on Twitter and Job Resources and Career Coaching2 more

 
Jana Schuberth Hi guys - a little poll please. I am thinking about setting up a cool event in Europe for Bloggers, Travellers, passionate workers and anyone who loves to connect in a vibrant community - what kind of things would you love to see? Speeches? Workshops? What topics? City tours? Inspiration? GO!

9 weeks ago from Blogging Ideas, Career Changers, Ask A Coach, London Brazen Careerists and Brazen UK - Careerists, Coaches, Recruiters and Employers3 more

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Jana Schuberth: Thanks for your thoughts Vickie, I know what I want but that doesn't necessarily mean that other Europeans would find the same thing fun. :-) ...MoreThanks for your thoughts Vickie, I know what I want but that doesn't necessarily mean that other Europeans would find the same thing fun. :-) Couchsurfing is an idea though! Thanks!
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Dana Leavy A stellar personal brand starts with communicating a great story around your career accomplishments. I attended a Meetup last night that was all about storytelling for social change, and walked away with some great tips job seekers and career changers can use to build their personal brand and most effectively market their skills & experience. How to use your story to build a personal brand that will get you hired. http://tinyurl.com/7cz95xn

8 weeks ago from Career Changers, Career Rocketeer, Brazen Careerists on Twitter, Ask A Coach and I am Gen Y3 more

 
Dana Leavy Hey you- the savvy aspiring entrepreneur with all that pent-up creative energy just waiting to BURST out of the corporate bubble... Want to get your business idea off the ground and working for yourself full time in the next 12-18 months? Oh yea, and in the cheapest (but not so cheap that it's not effective) way possible? I did it for my biz, and would love to share my tips to help you get there too! So... "Let's Get it Goin'!" http://tinyurl.com/6nldw9q

10 weeks ago from Freelancing, Entrepreneurs, Career Changers, Creating a Life You Love and Advertising Professionals3 more

Vickie Elmer: Dana, This is a great idea. I might like to interview you about what you did and what you're teaching others on this path....for a blog post which ...MoreDana, This is a great idea. I might like to interview you about what you did and what you're teaching others on this path....for a blog post which might turn into an article.
9 weeks ago
Dana Leavy: Thanks Vickie - sure, happy to contribute. I think you have my email, but if not, it's MoreThanks Vickie - sure, happy to contribute. I think you have my email, but if not, it's dana@aspyresolutions.com. Cheers!
9 weeks ago
 
Vickie Elmer About 85 percent of American professionals believe in career luck. And most of us think we can make some too, through jumping on opportunities or hard work or other means. My blog explores making career luck - http://workingkind.com/2012/03/luck-in-career/ . I'd love to hear how you've created your own good fortune in your career or business.

10 weeks ago from Career Changers, Career Rocketeer and Slash Jobs1 more

 
Dana Leavy One of the biggest barriers to entry for young people wanting to start a business or strike out on their own as freelancers is finances: how to save/get the money to start up, determining how much you need to do so, and what to expect when it comes to properly managing and planning it. Some tips I found helpful for financing your first year in business as an entrepreneur or freelancer: http://aspyresolutions.com/2012/03/how-to-afford-to-work-for-yourself/

10 weeks ago from Career Changers, Freelancing, Advertising Professionals, Brazen Careerists in New York City and Career Rocketeer3 more

 
Michelle Ward Wanted to make sure you lovelies knew about the 22 Money/Career/Lady-Written Products that are on sale for $97 'til tomorrow night. *Such* goodness here (& if ya buy from this link 35% of your purchase will go towards charity!): http://bit.ly/yAmWEk

11 weeks ago from Career Changers

 
melissa For the younger crowd, The top 10 professional development books, http://bit.ly/4tuOnL

13 weeks ago from Career Changers

 
melissa My article, Motivation from A-Z, will be live on tomorrow, on careerealism.com, where I am an approved career expert.

13 weeks ago from Career Changers

 
Vickie Elmer So many people have slash jobs today, myself included, that they need to consider how to navigate networking and conflicts of interests. I wrote a blog post, featuring writer Marci Alboher, on this subject - http://www.glassdoor.com/blog/balance-jobs-totally/ . Yet I know I just scratched the surface on smart strategies on slash careers. So how do you manage yours? And how do you handle the possible ethical issues and conflicts of interest that come up?

13 weeks ago from Slash Jobs, Career Changers and Career Rocketeer1 more

Edward Antrobus: I manage because none of the things I do are remotely related to each other. May day job has no online component, and my blog on cooking has ...MoreI manage because none of the things I do are remotely related to each other. May day job has no online component, and my blog on cooking has little to do with my ebook service (other than the fact that my blog used my ebook service!)
13 weeks ago
 
Dana Leavy How do you position yourself differently? Whether you’re a small business trying to gain marketshare and clientele, a freelancer fighting the good battle for your next creative gig, or a jobseeker putting yourself out there to snag that next job, one of the challenges remains: “How do I stand out from my competition?” Here are a couple helpful keys to standing out in a crowded market: http://tinyurl.com/6qavj6q

13 weeks ago from Career Changers, Brazen Careerists in New York City, Freelancing, Advertising Professionals and Career Rocketeer3 more

Vickie Elmer: @Dana - great topic, good suggestions here. This really comes down to clearly identifying your niche - the sweet spot where you will excel. Know ...More@Dana - great topic, good suggestions here. This really comes down to clearly identifying your niche - the sweet spot where you will excel. Know what you're the best at and spend as much time as possible working in that area.
13 weeks ago
Dana Leavy: Thanks Vicki! Completely agree - you have to find that unique marketing angle. Cheers!
13 weeks ago
 
Allison Cheston I wrote this post in response to the Mediabistro Job Search Bootcamp group I'm coaching. Many job seekers want to broaden their offering instead of focus it. Let me know what YOU think: http://www.forbes.com/sites/work-in-progress/2012/02/15/are-you-employer...

13 weeks ago from Generation Y Marketers, I am Gen Y, New Media Marketing, Career Changers and Brazen Careerist's Top 50 Gen-Y Companies3 more

 
Michelle Ward Wanna quit yer job, but don't wanna wind up living in your parent's basement eating Ramen noodles? Well, that doesn't have to be mutually exclusive! I'll show ya how in a 90 minute virtual workshop - only 35 spots left! http://tinyurl.com/7vva3cu

14 weeks ago from Career Changers

 
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.

15 weeks ago from Career Rocketeer, Career Changers and Brazen Careerists in New York City1 more

Noel Rozny: Great post!
15 weeks ago
 
TOP IDEA: La Donna Lokey Are LinkedIn Profiles more trustworthy than resumes?

57 weeks ago from Citi, We're Hiring, Career Changers, Social Media and Personal Branding3 more

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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.
16 weeks 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.
15 weeks 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/

16 weeks 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?

16 weeks ago from Career Changers and Career Rocketeer

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