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A group for Graduate Students to discuss things, from venting to helping each other, and to make connections with each other within the same field of study or between fields.

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Aditya Mehta Hi everyone! I wanted to plan a meet up of all grad students who are working for or starting up or want to start up companies in the DC area. This way we can meet exchange ideas or even find new opportunities. Please reply to this post if you are interested.

11 weeks ago from Graduate Students

 
Lydia Huerta Hi I am new to Brazen, I have a question for you all...I am a current Doctoral Candidate, ready to leave academia and explore new paths. For the past eight weeks I have been searching and actively applying to job postings with no luck. Do you all think I should take the pending PhD off the resume?

43 weeks ago from Graduate Students

Aditya Mehta: Do not take the pending PhD off your resume! You are a highly skilled person and there is no point in hiding it.
11 weeks ago
 
Kate Davids I finally got my company phone - a blackberry torch! However, though it's nifty and I like it, I'm wondering why blackberry is the corporate phone. Surely by this point it makes no difference? Thoughts?

16 weeks ago from Brazen Careerists in New York City, Graduate Students, Ogilvy & Mather Worldwide, Inc., Advertising Professionals and Internet Marketers3 more

JRandom42: The company probably got offered a heck of a deal from their cellphone carrier for the Blackberries. That's how it tends to work.
16 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 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 Graduate Students

 
Zubair Lutfullah I'm facing a dilemma at the moment. I've have received a verbal offer for an R&D position. And I've decided to pursue it for at least a year. What I'm wondering is whether I should try to go for one of those evening Masters programs? Or should I opt for a break after a year and pursue a full time Masters Program. Hard-work and Strain? Finances? Final value of each degree? Anything else... Thoughts anyone.

40 weeks ago from Graduate Students

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Zubair Lutfullah: Some of them do.

I have yet to decide whether I should make the effort for studies abroad or not. That's a completely different debate ...MoreSome of them do.

I have yet to decide whether I should make the effort for studies abroad or not. That's a completely different debate though..
And not a small step.

I've heard of the above mentioned universities.
But part-time work is seldom allowed to International Students. And if it is allowed, there is some sort of restriction depending on scholarship and financial aid packages.

I haven't looked hard enough in this area either. So I can't really say.

Anyhow. Your very first statement sticks.
"Get it out of the way."
Don't think I should be waiting for the right time and hoping to aim too high with hopes that it might turn out to be better.
Might be better to just get it over with..
40 weeks ago
Jeremy Roper: If the job and the industry are rewarding enough, I wouldn't bother getting a master's unless it's a requirement in some form. If you can find a ...MoreIf the job and the industry are rewarding enough, I wouldn't bother getting a master's unless it's a requirement in some form. If you can find a good career, stick with it.
19 weeks ago
 
A A Considering pursuing PhD or PsyD in Psychology (Clinical or I/O). Are there any APA approved online programs that anyone knows of?

33 weeks ago from Graduate Students

Jeremy Roper: APA approval is really only essential for Clinical or Counseling Psychology. Online programs don't really work because part of your education is ...MoreAPA approval is really only essential for Clinical or Counseling Psychology. Online programs don't really work because part of your education is supervised therapy. You have to have some kind of system structured for that, usually some type of clinic tied to the school. For Clinical Psychology, even if there's some online option you're about 5,000 times better off to apply to take the traditional route - go to a university. You may have to move and make some other big life changes, but they're worth it for the interactions you get. As for I/O, APA accreditation isn't an issue.

If you want to know what's out there, check out a book called "Graduate Study in Psychology: [year]" that is put out every year by APA with updated information on every program in North America.

If you're on the fence between Clinical and I/O, make up your mind. I'm sure you know they're really quite different. Whichever you choose, they'll expect you to be fully dedicated to that field and nothing else.
19 weeks ago
 
Dr. Woody Richard Branson on Opportunity - Check out my Fox Business interview with Sir Richard Branson of the Virgin Group: The Opportunity of Unemployment! http://ow.ly/5BVA6 - Share your thoughts!

30 weeks ago from Google - Employees & Fans, Brazen Undergrads, Graduate Students, Brazen Careerists on Twitter and Brazen Careerists in New York City3 more

 
Renee Lucas Now Hiring: Director Acceleration Program. Capital Asset Exchange and Trading is seeking recent MBA graduates who thrive in leadership positions! Base compensation $90K! Beautiful Redwood City Office! http://hire.jobvite.com/j/?cj=oBuNVfwx&s=Marketing_Emails%22%3Ehere%3C/a

30 weeks ago from Graduate Students

 
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 http://www.bwtools.com/survey/go.asp?xs=LHDB&p1=BWAVe Thanks! Privacy policy http://www.blessingwhite.com/privacy_policy.asp

82 weeks ago from The Modern Strategist, Inspiring Leadership, Graduate Students, Social Media Marketers and Consultants R US3 more

 
Alex Proaps I'm not in I/O, but I do work that crosses over. One of my professors answers the following question: "Should I get a Master's or PhD in I/O Psychology?" http://j.mp/jHN9pj

34 weeks ago from Graduate Students

 
Kate Davids Do you attend industry events? Find them useful? How do you learn about them? I attended a Google event not too long ago and it led to me getting the new internship I'm starting next Monday. I enjoy these events. You? (And here's a write up on that Google event: http://bit.ly/k1AZL7

38 weeks ago from Social Media, Internet Marketers, Personal Branding, Graduate Students and New Media Marketing3 more

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JRandom42: Trade shows used to be very interesting, especially in very competitive industries. I found it interesting that people from companies, who were ...MoreTrade shows used to be very interesting, especially in very competitive industries. I found it interesting that people from companies, who were bitter rivals in the marketplace, could come together, talk civily, and share nonproprietary information informally in the trade show setting.
38 weeks ago
Kate Davids: Yes, trade shows can be fun.I like to go to them since they are a great way to get a clear image of the market, on that day, at any rate. However, ...MoreYes, trade shows can be fun.I like to go to them since they are a great way to get a clear image of the market, on that day, at any rate. However, you have to find a good one. Went to one trade show and everyone was selling e-mail marketing. Not fun. The next trade show was great and varied, though.
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

 
Kate Davids What do you name your resume file when sending an application? I cam across this article today and it is making me rethink what I call mine (Davids_K.doc). What do you think? http://bit.ly/czjCpG

49 weeks ago from Graduate Students, Young Professional Women (YPW), Personal Branding and I am Gen Y2 more

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Melanie Monek: I look at a lot of resumes and always prefer that the applicants name and document type are listed. I do not agree with the PDF advice as many ...MoreI look at a lot of resumes and always prefer that the applicants name and document type are listed. I do not agree with the PDF advice as many applicant tracking systems have trouble with this format.
41 weeks ago
Sean Masters: FirstLastResume.doc

Emphasis on .doc; as Melanie noted above, most ATSes (from what I've been hearing/reading over the last several weeks) read ...MoreFirstLastResume.doc

Emphasis on .doc; as Melanie noted above, most ATSes (from what I've been hearing/reading over the last several weeks) read .doc files just fine, .pdf files not-so-fine.
41 weeks ago
 
TOP IDEA: Diane L To ask a more specific question from Berrak S.'s post (http://bit.ly/h2dSEt). For all soon-to-be, already minted, deferred, or dropped-out SCIENCE PhD candidates, did getting your PhD/MS in your chosen field help or hinder in securing industry positions post-graduation? How long did you wait before doing the PhD post-college, what did you do? For those who dropped out: Why? Questions for science folk on grad school seems to be more of a "when" and "how" than "whether or not". Thoughts?

53 weeks ago from Graduate Students, Professional Development, For Science! and JobSTART 1012 more

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Edward Antrobus: @Diane, If I had to guess, I would say that the program probably started to encourage students to think about careers in the federal government ...More@Diane, If I had to guess, I would say that the program probably started to encourage students to think about careers in the federal government and wound up a victim of it's own success. Program was probably designed for accountants or something like that. But for a lot of the sciences, federal employment is the biggest employer (remember reading that HALF of all meteorologists in the US are employed by the Federal government), so there are a lot of students going after those positions.

The cynical side of me immediately thought of the fact that students are cheap and probably don't use the benefits.
49 weeks ago
Allison Cheston: @Diane Thank you so much for recommending this. I'd like to get in touch with you directly but you need to "fan" me first :) I think you'd be a ...More@Diane Thank you so much for recommending this. I'd like to get in touch with you directly but you need to "fan" me first :) I think you'd be a great interview for my book!
41 weeks ago
 
Tony Forte How important is it to have sponsors/advocates in the workplace? Does anyone have any insights as to how to gain their interest? Here's a good read on the subject: http://www.urbanprofessor.com/2011/04/20/sponsor-advocates-in-the-workpl...

42 weeks ago from I am Gen Y, Graduate Students, Brazen Undergrads, Career Rocketeer and Inspiring Leadership3 more

 
Tony Forte "I wish I had known then what I know now", we've all said this before, when it comes to going after your "dream job" there are a few things to grasp sooner than later. Here's a good read about what your classes won't tell you: http://www.urbanprofessor.com/2011/04/12/6-things-your-classes-won%E2%80...

43 weeks ago from Personal Development, Professional Development, Interns, I am Gen Y and Graduate Students3 more

 
Tony Forte Ever thought about a career in Brand Retail? Creating the retail environments and lifestyles that consumers connect with when they enter a store. Meet Zak Hoke of Nike Inc. in the Urban Professor: Profess Series, this story is quite inspiring... http://www.urbanprofessor.com/2011/04/05/profess-series-w-zak-hoke/

44 weeks ago from I am Gen Y, Generation Y Marketers, Graduate Students, Interactive Media and Marketing and Interns3 more

JRandom42: Tried retail. Sucked at it, hated it. Decided to stick with electronics and software engineering.
44 weeks ago
 
Tony Forte Why the Miami Heat, Boston Celtics, and NY Knicks may be helpful in planning your career, read the importance of having your own "Big 3". http://www.urbanprofessor.com/2011/04/04/whos-your-big-3-developing-a-te...

44 weeks ago from Career Changers, Interns, I am Gen Y, Graduate Students and Future Leaders3 more

 
Keisha Michelle Gregory Hi, My Name is Keisha Michelle Gregory, I am new here to this site. I am enjoying the great site so far, as well as being apart of such a great networking page. I am a Kaplan University Graduate for the second time around this time with my BSIT Degree to become a Network Administrator. Would anyone like to connect with me?

47 weeks ago from Graduate Students

 
Ethan Stanislawski I did a blog post on the changing narrative on generations past and present, and how historically those narratives don't really change all that much. I'd like to know what you guys think: http://www.tynansanger.com/2011/03/shifting-the-narrative-on-generationa...

47 weeks ago from I am Gen Y, Education, Graduate Students, u30pro and Creatively Inspired3 more

 
Kate Davids Just read an interesting question on Linked In about whether or not it is okay to post on social media that you had a job interview and with who. Personally, I think it is alright as long as you are always complimentary. Any thoughts?

50 weeks ago from Personal Branding, Internet Marketers, Graduate Students and Advertising Professionals2 more

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Kate Davids: Wow, everyone has so different opinions. The situation is not as simple as it first seems, huh? I think in the end it depends on the nature of the ...MoreWow, everyone has so different opinions. The situation is not as simple as it first seems, huh? I think in the end it depends on the nature of the position and the nature of the company.

For instance, I tweeted about a position at a London ad agency and got in contact with other applicants (all very complimentary), but it was the grad program and so very public. I was also tweeting back and forth with one of the recruiters. I didn't get it, but learned a lot and had a great time. I think my tweeting actually helped my chances instead of hurting. But this situation is very different than an interview for a CFO position, at the other extreme.
50 weeks ago
TroyW: @Kate: Have been thinking about this thread for a while. It occurs to me that it's really about self-respect and an understanding of your ...More@Kate: Have been thinking about this thread for a while. It occurs to me that it's really about self-respect and an understanding of your self-worth (and your overall worth). You don't need to strut around telling everyone how awesome you are--I mean, come on--but I've found that lots of folks are scared of people who believe in themselves and go after what they want without waiting to follow someone's "rules." That fear reaction is fantastic, because it helps one to identify some of the biggest rocks in one's personal river--and then to steer around them. Awesomely enough, this avoid-the-fearful principle is also helpful with love, personal relationships, fulfillment, and overall happiness.
On the other hand, portraying yourself authentically like that can also bring contact with other people like you...and that's key, since individual dreams are often realized when like-minded people work together. Those are the kinds of folks I like to work for (more like, work with). And I've had a pretty great run so far.

50 weeks ago
 
Berrak S. We're working on a Team Brazen blog and I'd love your input on Grad School vs. Real World Experience. This is something I'm battling with as well: If I have the real world experience, is it necessary for me to go to grad school? Will it enhance my chances of moving forward in my career? What do you guys think? What's been your experience?

54 weeks ago from Education, Human Resources, Entry-Level Young Professionals, Career Changers and Graduate Students3 more

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Sal Pellettieri: Grad school was useful for me in that I learned some theory and practical applications in my field (finance). However I would say that about ...MoreGrad school was useful for me in that I learned some theory and practical applications in my field (finance). However I would say that about 80-90% of what I have learned in most classes (undergrad, grad, misc. courses etc) was useless. What has been more important is the credibility that the letters after my name has afforded me.
52 weeks ago
Danver Chandler: the 'paper' it seems helps in some situations, though the reality of it is that its worth in an economy like this may be less than what you paid
50 weeks ago
 
Tony Forte How is it that more times than not, those without Master's degrees create the jobs that those with Master's degree work for? What are your thoughts on the significance of Master's degrees to career success? Should you get one before work experience or after? Thoughts? Check out a cool article discussing the matter: http://www.urbanprofessor.com/2011/02/18/whos-the-master-4-things-to-con...

50 weeks ago from I am Gen Y, JobSTART 101, Interns, Graduate Students and Job Resources and Career Coaching3 more

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