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Welcome to Career Rocketeer, the fastest-growing professional networking group for career search, career development and personal branding. Career Rocketeer brings career and job seekers and employers, recruiters and career experts together for mutual success. Join today and take flight with us!

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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 Y 3 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.
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TOP IDEA: Dana Leavy How do you balance who you are behind the computer, and away from the desk? As a business owner and a fine artist, I find that it's far too easy for me to let my artistic interests slide when I get busy or involved with my work. But at the same time, I feel creatively inspired by the work I'm doing for myself, and sometimes that's fulfilling enough. Does your work or job support you as a person creatively and inspire you? http://www.aspyresolutions.com

62 weeks ago from Career Rocketeer, Entrepreneurs, Creatively Inspired and Brazen Careerists in New York City 2 more

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JRandom42: Well since my talents and skill are more scientific and technical as opposed to creative and artistic, it doesn't really matter to me otherwise.
46 weeks ago

Gil Elliot: I've come to the conclusion that there is no such thing as a personal life and a "work" life.
2 weeks ago

Amy Ng First impressions matter! Interview Tips for First-Time Job Seekers: http://bit.ly/IGfVN1

5 weeks ago from Citi, Entry-Level Young Professionals and Career Rocketeer 1 more

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Danielle Bullen Hi fellow Brazen-ers! Moxy Mag is looking to profile a woman working in an entry-level job in advertising or publishing. Could it be you? Email daniellerbullen@gmail.com if you'd like to be considered.

2 weeks ago from GenYChat, Career Rocketeer, Professional Writers and Editors, Young Professional Women (YPW) and u30pro 3 more

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

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 Rocketeer 2 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!
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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?

18 weeks ago from Career Changers, Career Rocketeer and Interns 1 more

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Sandra Kitchen: Vickie, do you know the names of those business who train the contract PMs? Thanks,
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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

Maura V. Pingor Why I like it here @ Citi? Using jeans for the whole month of March and April while helping a great cause - March of Dimes!

5 weeks ago from Citi, Ask Penelope Trunk!, Brazen Careerist's Top 50 Gen-Y Companies, Career Rocketeer and Brazen Careerists in New York City 3 more

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 Coaching 2 more

Vickie Elmer You too can be a hero at work. Even if your job is mundane or you never experience a major emergency, there's plenty of room for heroic attitudes. My new blog post gives five ways to save the day at the office: http://www.glassdoor.com/blog/saving-day-work/ So how are you a hero in your job? And what do you do to cultivate a hero's mindset?

7 weeks ago from Slash Jobs, Career Rocketeer, Brazen Careerists in New York City and Personal Branding 2 more

Stephen Van Vreede Yes, personal branding is vital. For technical professionals, it's even more important so that you don't come across as a commodity...check out http://www.secretsofthejobhunt.com/profiles/blogs/personal-branding-is-k...

7 weeks ago from Career Rocketeer

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

7 weeks ago from Career Changers, Career Rocketeer, Brazen Careerists on Twitter, Ask A Coach and I am Gen Y 3 more

Amy Ng I am a multi-tasker, and I know I am not alone. But is multi-tasking helpful or harmful in the long run? READ: The Magic of Doing One Thing at a Time (http://bit.ly/zu8pIL) and let me know what you think.

9 weeks ago from Citi, Career Rocketeer, GenYJourney: Tips, Insights, Experiences For Young Professionals and Work/Life Blur 2 more

JRandom42: Human multi-tasking is a myth.You can't run multiple streams of thought, like a hyper-threaded CPU. You don't have enough hands, eyes, or ears to ...MoreHuman multi-tasking is a myth.You can't run multiple streams of thought, like a hyper-threaded CPU. You don't have enough hands, eyes, or ears to do more than one thing, watch more than one thing, or listen to more than one thing simultaneously. The best you can do is rapidly switch your attention between simultaneous events, like the circus guy trying to keep 29 plates spinning at once, running like crazy to make sure they all keep spinning. Eventually, it fails, the plates stop spinning and they all crash to the ground simultaneously.

Not to mention all the mistakes you make, all the things you miss, just because you want to feed your inner ADHD and can't find the patience to finish one thing at a time.
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 Jobs 1 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 Rocketeer 3 more

Vickie Elmer Planning for spring break or another vacation? Pack your resume and keep the momentum going on your job hunt. My blog post for Glassdoor gives some suggestions: http://www.glassdoor.com/blog/4-ways-enhance-career-fun-spring-break/ I definitely think this is important for those who are about to graduate or really need a job. And yet, I know the value of some time off and away. So be thoughtful and creative so you get some sun and fun and some searching done. Thoughts?

12 weeks ago from Career Rocketeer

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 Rocketeer 1 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 Rocketeer 3 more

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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.
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Dana Leavy: Thanks Vicki! Completely agree - you have to find that unique marketing angle. Cheers!
13 weeks ago

Dr. Woody Is Gen-Y more reluctant to use Social Media for Job Hunting??? A recent DrWoody/TweetMyJOBS survey points to yes: http://ow.ly/8XpOR

14 weeks ago from Human Resources, Recruiters Unite!, Job Resources and Career Coaching, JobSTART 101 and Career Rocketeer 3 more

David Sickmiller Hello! I founded http://www.44score.com, an organizer for jobseekers that is integrated with employer's online application forms. I would love to hear your feedback - what might we add or improve?

15 weeks ago from Career Rocketeer

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 City 1 more

Noel Rozny: Great post!
15 weeks ago

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

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?

96 weeks ago from Breaking Into Banking, Brazen Careerist's Top 50 Gen-Y Companies, Career Rocketeer and Inspiring Leadership 2 more

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Miki Markovich: I agree with macman. Your insights are interesting and inspiring. Hmmm, for me, a major driver was finding myself homeless in high school. I ...MoreI agree with macman. Your insights are interesting and inspiring. Hmmm, for me, a major driver was finding myself homeless in high school. I worked full time, attended school, lived in a car and went on to put myself through college. I still feel as if I can accomplish anything.
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Huu Le: I total agreed with you that being exposed to different cultures have huge and positive impact to the life. I emigrated from Vietnam since 2010. I ...MoreI total agreed with you that being exposed to different cultures have huge and positive impact to the life. I emigrated from Vietnam since 2010. I appreciated the diversity in the United States.
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Maura V. Pingor Why I like here @ Citi? We help provide a home for the homeless! http://argusne.ws/yyLFwa

16 weeks ago from Breaking Into Banking, Company Culture, Career Rocketeer, Ask Penelope Trunk! and Citi 3 more