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This is a group for young professional bloggers to discuss their experiences, and exchange ideas on how to stand out in the suddenly crowded space of Gen-Y professional blogging.

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Suzanne Kaplan Hello All. Just wanted to let you know that I've got an upcoming interview with Penelope Trunk that will be featured on my blog, Job Talk NJ, on Monday 1/30. She was an absolute pleasure to talk to and I loved every minute of it! http://jobtalknj.com/

2 weeks ago from Gen-Y Professional Bloggers

 
Allison Cheston When you're in a job interview, do you worry about the part of the job where you lack experience rather than the (larger) part that's in your comfort zone? If so, this post is for you: http://www.allisoncheston.com/work-life/you’re-90-there/

10 weeks ago from Social Media Marketers, New Media Marketing, Gen-Y Professional Bloggers, Generation Y Marketers and I am Gen Y3 more

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JRandom42: Your best approach is to highlight similarities to something you've done before. If you can't, you're depending on the mercy of a manager who is ...MoreYour best approach is to highlight similarities to something you've done before. If you can't, you're depending on the mercy of a manager who is silently asking the question, "Can you learn what you need to do the job successfully fast enough, so I don't regret hiring yopu?"
9 weeks ago
doel82: It fits perfectly for me .. thanks
9 weeks ago
 
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

10 weeks ago from Gen-Y Professional Bloggers

 
Brett Kunsch If 80% of success is showing up, then the other 20% is finishing. Last month I "showed up" to write a blog post, but then I didn't finish it (I was so sick that it caused me to miss my honeymoon - no joke). Just today, I went into my drafts folder and said "I'm finishing this post!" It felt pretty awesome. How do you ensure you not only show up, but also FINISH? http://bit.ly/gBCIsv

50 weeks ago from Gen-Y Professional Bloggers, Wordpress Bloggers, GenYChat, GenYJourney: Tips, Insights, Experiences For Young Professionals and Personal Development3 more

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Scott Cofer: Brett ... with regards to blogging, the best advice I ever received (which I intend to start following right away) is to create a posting schedule ...MoreBrett ... with regards to blogging, the best advice I ever received (which I intend to start following right away) is to create a posting schedule ... ideally Mondays and/or Thursdays. For me, that means spending 30-45 minutes per day creating a post with excellent content, then posting it Monday morning. Deadlines work!
11 weeks ago
Edward Antrobus: I see the issue as a matter of intrinsic vs extrinsic motivation. I work better with extrinsic motivation. I don't mean it exactly in the common ...MoreI see the issue as a matter of intrinsic vs extrinsic motivation. I work better with extrinsic motivation. I don't mean it exactly in the common terms of "warm, fuzzy feeling of accomplishment" vs external reward. Maybe because at my heart I'm a people pleaser, but I work best when somebody else is depending on me to get the job done. I'd probably be a much better blogger if someone was paying me to do it!
11 weeks ago
 
Al Smith, III BOOK RESEARCH: Please take 5 min. survey on Gen X/Y career advancement strategies... https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/CareerAnatomy. Please post to your blogs/Facebook/Twitter. I'm working on an important project and am on the hunt for quality DATA!!! I am 29 and have a very successful career, however many of my coworkers and peers can't say the same thing. I want to figure out what our generation is doing to get ahead and share that with everyone.

17 weeks ago from Gen-Y Professional Bloggers

 
Melinda McKee Any advice on moving beyond "professional volunteer writer" status to landing paying gigs? I've written my share of pro bono marketing copy and guest blog posts (including to some national audiences); now trying to figure out how to actually monetize my skills. Any words of wisdom are appreciated!

25 weeks ago from Gen-Y Professional Bloggers, North Carolina Bloggers and Professional Writers and Editors1 more

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Mike Ambassador Bruny: Melinda, solid advice above. I would also keep an eye out for folks who post in different forums asking for feedback on what they have written. ...MoreMelinda, solid advice above. I would also keep an eye out for folks who post in different forums asking for feedback on what they have written. It may be an opportunity for future biz. Do keep us posted on how it goes and when you get that first paid gig (it's quite a feeling).
24 weeks ago
Alyssa Martino: Hi Melinda, Sorry this response is so late. But my advice is to create a professional looking website and gather testimonials from clients to ...MoreHi Melinda, Sorry this response is so late. But my advice is to create a professional looking website and gather testimonials from clients to feature on them -- even if your past gigs were pro bono, you don't have to advertise that and can gain new clients based on your excellent reviews from the past! :)
19 weeks ago
 
Diana Antholis I want to hear from you! What is your story on how you entered adulthood? Have you gone through it yet? Do you have advice for others? Do you need to know that you aren't alone? Many of these questions arise from 20somethings. I offer a place to share your story on my blog and community, Enter: Adulthood. Read for more details and to fill out the form to get started! http://bit.ly/pvzBC3

22 weeks ago from GenYJourney: Tips, Insights, Experiences For Young Professionals, myFootpath, Gen-Y Professional Bloggers and Career Changers2 more

Becky Benishek: Hope people are taking advantage of this. Get your story out there!
21 weeks ago
Diana Antholis: Yes! I have received so many wonderful people, but I'm always looking for more! Keep them coming!
21 weeks ago
 
Mehul Kar Hey all. I need some help (likes) to reserve a vanity url for a fan page. I've asked the community here to help me out in the past, I'm hoping it will work again. I just need to get the url and then you are free to unlike (I actually encourage it). https://www.facebook.com/pages/Ninja-Tennis/171898706175230

21 weeks ago from Social Media, Social Media Marketers, Brazen Bloggers, Gen-Y Professional Bloggers and Brazen Careerists on Facebook3 more

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Ebony Hillsman: I liked your fanpage, just because I was fascinated by the juxtaposition of ninja and tennis! Good luck!
21 weeks ago
Mehul Kar: Thanks. I got the url though, so the page is currently admin only. When it goes back up, I'll let you knwo so you can like it again. :)
21 weeks ago
 
Sara Gallagher What do you think about CEOs and other high-level managers keeping a company-related blog? Great idea to engage with customers, or too much potential for error?

64 weeks ago from Personal Branding, Gen-Y Professional Bloggers, Brazen Bloggers and Entrepreneurs2 more

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: I think this is a great way to personify a brand or company, especially if it's a large corporation. Though, I think it'd be smart to run the ...MoreI think this is a great way to personify a brand or company, especially if it's a large corporation. Though, I think it'd be smart to run the blog by the PR team to make sure messaging is stil intact. Any other thoughts?
63 weeks ago
Marc Shiman: It depends on the industry - in my case its walking through a minefield. I am in consulting, and unless I write that all is strawberries and ...MoreIt depends on the industry - in my case its walking through a minefield. I am in consulting, and unless I write that all is strawberries and cream, I run the risk of catastrophe. My resulting blog has little to do with the professional work I do - unless it is "inspired" by something that happens on the job.


57 weeks ago
 
Mehul Kar I want to send blog posts to twitter and facebook automatically after posting with an assigned prefix to each post title based on the blog category the post is in. Any Wordpress plugins for this?

25 weeks ago from Wordpress Bloggers, Brazen Bloggers, Gen-Y Professional Bloggers, Social Media and Social Media Marketers3 more

Mehul Kar: I currently use dlvr.it and they have the option to add a prefix, but not based on category.
25 weeks ago
Nicole Bienfang: Have you looked into Hootsuite or Only Wire? Here is Only Wire link:
MoreHave you looked into Hootsuite or Only Wire? Here is Only Wire link:
http://ity.im/0jTRm
24 weeks ago
 
Dr. Woody Is Incivility at Work on the Rise??? Check out my column & take our quick poll on incivility at your workplace! I'll share the results next Monday! http://www.foxbusiness.com/personal-finance/2011/08/15/how-is-workplace-...

25 weeks ago from GenYJourney: Tips, Insights, Experiences For Young Professionals, Gen-Y Professional Bloggers, I am Gen Y, genXconnect members and Google - Employees & Fans3 more

Dr. Woody: Share your thoughts on Incivility at Work! Take the quick Fox Business Poll. No registration or sigh-in needed!
25 weeks ago
 
TOP IDEA: Mehul Kar Are we being held back by formalities? I applied to be the commencement speaker at my graduation in May. The committee loved my speech and delivery, but they couldn't select me because it wasn't formal enough. Take a look and tell me what you think. http://blog.mehulkar.com/2011/03/an-informal-commencement-speech/

48 weeks ago from Entrepreneur, Entrepreneurs, Brazen Bloggers, Gen-Y Professional Bloggers and Brazen Undergrads3 more

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Mehul Kar: Totally agree with you there. As far as this speech goes, did you think it was too personal and direct? Or were you just not interested because ...MoreTotally agree with you there. As far as this speech goes, did you think it was too personal and direct? Or were you just not interested because you're not much of a poetry guy?
30 weeks ago
Edward Antrobus: I'm not much of a commencement speech guy. I'll admit that I've only skimmed over the speech because of the format as well. Along with being "not ...MoreI'm not much of a commencement speech guy. I'll admit that I've only skimmed over the speech because of the format as well. Along with being "not much of a poetry guy," I find the format very hard to read. I just can't keep my eyes focused on such short lines. But from what I saw, I didn't see any content that was substantively different than any other commencement speech. As long as you don't name names or reveal secrets (others or your own), I don't think you could have gotten too personal or direct.
30 weeks ago
 
Allison Cheston I just wrote a post for YouTern about finding a mentor. Curious to hear your comments/experiences: http://www.youtern.com/thesavvyintern/index.php/2011/06/30/find-a-great-mentor-…by-being-a-great-mentee/?utm_medium=twitter&utm_source=twitterfeed

32 weeks ago from Generation Y Marketers, Gen-Y Professional Bloggers, GenYJourney: Tips, Insights, Experiences For Young Professionals, I am Gen Y and Career Rocketeer3 more

 
Cameron Plommer Want to see all of my blog post drafts? Even if you said no to that question now you can! You see I write all of blog posts in Evernote, then copy and paste them into Wordpress for editing. Anyways, I made the notebook I hold all of my drafts public. Just use this link: http://www.evernote.com/pub/camplommer/blogposts. I think it's a cool idea and a way to give people a glimpse into what's on my mind and what I'm thinking about. Cool idea? Stupid? Let me know.

34 weeks ago from Gen-Y Professional Bloggers, Blogging Ideas and Wordpress Bloggers1 more

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Cameron Plommer: Yeah it's kinda an experiment
33 weeks ago
Jaclyn Schiff: I like the transparency here, but what about when the drafts are put on your blog? Will readers want to keep coming back if they can see your ...MoreI like the transparency here, but what about when the drafts are put on your blog? Will readers want to keep coming back if they can see your drafts here?
32 weeks ago
 
Cameron Plommer Made a little diagram of how I write blog posts: http://cameronplommer.com/2011/05/how-to-write-a-blog-post/ What's your process?

36 weeks ago from Blogging Ideas and Gen-Y Professional Bloggers

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Rachael Stanford: It was definitely an awesome way to meet people!
37 weeks ago
Jason H. Parker: @Beth, @Noel, @Ruth, @Rachael. Don't worry, WordNerds! @Steph has agreed to host another session real soon. Be on the lookout!
37 weeks ago
 
Allison Cheston I strongly believe that you shouldn't become a freelancer too early in your career. It doesn't provide you the contacts or experience you will need to grow. Here's my post on it, what are your thoughts? http://www.allisoncheston.com/work-life/dont-freelance-too-early-in-your...

38 weeks ago from Social Media Marketers, Career Rocketeer, Brazen Careerist's Top 50 Gen-Y Companies, Generation Y Marketers and Gen-Y Professional Bloggers3 more

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Jamie Nacht Farrell: @Corbin - agree not to become a consultant "too early", but I also think that "early" is defined differently for each of us. For example, if ...More@Corbin - agree not to become a consultant "too early", but I also think that "early" is defined differently for each of us. For example, if someone is in an "account management" role for 3-4 years, not moving up, stagnant, then after 5 years - I would think it would be a bad idea to start consulting. However, if someone gets into their first company at 22 (right after grad.), works for great mentors and in roles where personal and professional deevlopment are focused on, succeeds, quadruples revenue, etc. there may be a different "early" for that individual.

@Gary - I'm totally immature ( ; and I owned my own consulting business for the past couple years. I think it's more about knowing how to 'keep yourself focused' and disciplined - which yes, CAN be attributed to maturity; but maybe not...could be a different skillset.

@Andrew - I love your KICKASS attitude ( ; and you will probably fair well. As a fellow ass kicker who had a similar experience as you are when I was in college, I can tell you that you may every well be able to freelance; to your point - if you have the right network when you were in college. That said, I also think it's a bold statement to say, "I disagree with what you've written" and only cite one example vs. a set of data. I used to do that a lot as well, but have learned over the years that I am probably an outlier. Speaking from professional and personal experience, I've hired over 1K freelancers for companies like the Washington Post, Kaplan, and numerous start ups and while you are RIGHT - I have hired 3 or 4 people that I just had a "gut" feeling about; I rarely hired anyone as a freelancer who had minimal or no experience. I always want to know what they did in their last job as that gives me an idea of what their capabilities and knowledge base is. I think something that is important to note is the difference in freelancing in different industries. For example, if you're a web designer or you have a specific skill set that you can work on / display while you're in college, no reason you can't do that when you get out as well. However for freelance jobs such as management, marketing, consulting, etc. experience is necessary.
37 weeks ago
Andrew Hill: Absolutely, and one thing was I considered was the time to write a simple reply, verses going to find research to source would've been a bit ...MoreAbsolutely, and one thing was I considered was the time to write a simple reply, verses going to find research to source would've been a bit extreme for the setting. I don't like to think too highly of myself even if I know I'm a bit of an outlier lol. For example there are many opportunities for college students to gain experience as well while in school be it interning, running student organizations (and I mean really running them well and treating them as a business, not just claiming a title and doing nothing) and all types of other opprotunities to add to the résumé and experience to start freelancing. With that said I do have some issue with young student entrepreneurs starting a start up to help others start their companies and consult on that without experience...

I do a bit of consulting now, nothing too formal yet. I'm on a student advisory panel to the CollegeBoard and sat on the SAT committee for two years as a student as well as part of my responsibilities. I also do some other stuff, so I may consult in the future to some extent as I move on.
37 weeks ago
 
Dr. Woody Acing the Interview! Check out my Twitter Chat tonight at 8pm EST and share your interview experiences! Follow #DrWoodyChat - For details: http://ow.ly/4VXyV

38 weeks ago from Human Resources, Recruiters Unite!, Work/Life Blur, Graduate Students and Gen-Y Professional Bloggers3 more

 
Lindsay Rothman I think there are similarities between managing your career effectively and being good at Guitar Hero. Do you think this is corny? Part of me thinks it is, but then the site for which I am a guest blogger for posted it anyway. I’m curious about what you think about this! http://bit.ly/l32U4b

40 weeks ago from Gen-Y Professional Bloggers

 
Jason H. Parker Not super-career related, but I've been using a Blackberry Bold, which I purchased at my last job because it was the only smartphone on which I could access our ATS. Anyway, I've been having a ton of problems with it recently, even after installing updates and rebooting the system. If I was to purchase another smartphone, what phone would be ideal to manage my career? I'd need a phone that could host apps that could integrate with my work here at Brazen. Thoughts?

42 weeks ago from Recruiters Unite!, Advertising Professionals, Gen-Y Professional Bloggers and Ask A Coach2 more

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Regina Richardson: I <3 Sprint. I've had phones with them for many, many moons. I have a Samsung Moment for now, but may be upgrading to the Evo or similar ...MoreI <3 Sprint. I've had phones with them for many, many moons. I have a Samsung Moment for now, but may be upgrading to the Evo or similar powerhouse toys soon.
42 weeks ago
Megan Atkinson: I ditched my Blackberry Tour for a Samsung Incredible (Verizon). Regardless of the phone itself, I absolutely love the Android operating system. ...MoreI ditched my Blackberry Tour for a Samsung Incredible (Verizon). Regardless of the phone itself, I absolutely love the Android operating system. The apps are phenomenal, the system ZOOMS, and the GUI is really intuitive (for me, at least) in comparison to the Blackberry phones.
42 weeks ago
 
Jamie Nacht Farrell I wrote an article for FORBES after interviewing Gary Vaynerchuck . I sent the article to a trusted colleague who basically said I had not provided the "how" - why Gary and his books, ideas, etc. are different. I read it over and agreed - I had written a bad piece. BUT, I've received 1K blog visitors/emails telling me they're buying the book. What do you guys think? Should I have written differently? If yes, how? HELP - need to learn how to write better! http://t.co/WSawlJo

43 weeks ago from Wordpress Bloggers, Gen-Y Professional Bloggers, Social Media Marketers, Ask Penelope Trunk! and Creatively Inspired3 more

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Dawn Lennon: Jamie, you wrote an excellent blog post book review with icing-- your direct conversation with Gary. That's what gave the post pop. Because you ...MoreJamie, you wrote an excellent blog post book review with icing-- your direct conversation with Gary. That's what gave the post pop. Because you connected with him, you hooked into his energy and then passed it on to the reader through your words. What you wrote was a review not a thesis on the GV method of CRM. Pat yourself on the back for a great piece because that's what it was. ~Dawn
42 weeks ago
Josh Allan Dykstra: For whatever it's worth, I really enjoyed your article, Jamie! I almost think that people looking for a direct "how" have missed the bigger point ...MoreFor whatever it's worth, I really enjoyed your article, Jamie! I almost think that people looking for a direct "how" have missed the bigger point of it all -- which is the "WHY." Tactics can only get us so far; it's the passion behind the action that makes all the difference, and you did a nice job encapsulating this fact about Gary.
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