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Network Leader: La Donna Lokey
La Donna Lokey
Good article from Business Week: 25 Ways to Make LinkedIn Work for You http://buswk.co/ADpNpF
14 weeks ago from Citi, inCORPorated, Brazen Careerist's Top 50 Gen-Y Companies, Breaking Into Banking and Social Media3 more
La Donna Lokey
Seeing a growing trend of apps/sites wanting to share (via FB or elsewhere) what you're reading, listening to, watching. Be careful, people! It takes years to build a reputation and seconds to destroy one! It's a good idea to review your own feed from time to time, to ensure your apps aren't posting things without your knowledge.
25 weeks ago from Breaking Into Banking, Personal Branding, Brazen Careerist's Top 50 Gen-Y Companies, inCORPorated and Citi3 more
Edward Antrobus, Kent and Kate Davids recommended this
Kate Davids:
I don't understand this "frictionless sharing" thing. Honestly, privacy is a good thing, too!
19 weeks ago
19 weeks ago
Noel Rozny:
This article details how to clean up your apps (saw it on twitter yesterday): MoreThis article details how to clean up your apps (saw it on twitter yesterday): http://thenextweb.com/apps/2012/01/03/mypermissions-makes-it-easy-to-man...
19 weeks ago
19 weeks ago
La Donna Lokey
Coffee Break Question: Who has been the most influential person in your career so far, and what have you learned from him/her?
23 weeks ago from Citi, Ask Penelope Trunk!, Brazen Careerist's Top 50 Gen-Y Companies, inCORPorated and Breaking Into Banking3 more
Kate Davids recommended this
Jeff Lee:
My first manager at Citi, before she left the firm (only to return several years later), told me "Don't ever change." She meant be authentic, no ...MoreMy first manager at Citi, before she left the firm (only to return several years later), told me "Don't ever change." She meant be authentic, no facades.
20 weeks ago
20 weeks ago
JRandom42:
My professor who taught Software Engineering Fundamentals. Not only did I learn the true basics of software engineering, but I learned from his ...MoreMy professor who taught Software Engineering Fundamentals. Not only did I learn the true basics of software engineering, but I learned from his 20+ years of experience at IBM, Burroughs, and Sperry as a senior software engineer, about how software engineering works in the real world.
In addition, not only was he a brilliant engineer, a high level software guru and a successful businessman, but a fount of information on anything relating to businesses, computers and software.
20 weeks ago
In addition, not only was he a brilliant engineer, a high level software guru and a successful businessman, but a fount of information on anything relating to businesses, computers and software.
20 weeks ago
Amy Ng
Read "Citi is Worldwide" from NAS Talent Talk for insights into Citi's recruiting processes: http://bit.ly/t6V5kn
24 weeks ago from Citi, We're Hiring, Breaking Into Banking, inCORPorated and Brazen Careerists in New York City3 more
Amy Ng
Friendly Friday reminder: You can explore careers at Citi from the palm of your hand: http://bit.ly/voEjkH. Not using a mobile device? No problem - visit our careers website at http://careers.citigroup.com.
24 weeks ago from Citi, We're Hiring, Brazen Careerist's Top 50 Gen-Y Companies, Breaking Into Banking and inCORPorated3 more
Amy Ng
Friendly Friday reminder: You can explore careers at Citi from the palm of your hand: http://bit.ly/voEjkH. Not using a mobile device? No problem - visit our careers website at http://careers.citigroup.com.
24 weeks ago from We're Hiring, Brazen Careerist's Top 50 Gen-Y Companies, Breaking Into Banking and inCORPorated2 more
Amy Ng
Veterans Day gives us a chance to publicly express our thanks to our nation’s heroes and their families for the sacrifices they made to secure our freedom. In NYC, Citi will honor veterans and active duty members of the Armed Forces, along with their families, in a Veterans Day remembrance and celebration at Citi Pond at Bryant Park, beginning at 8 AM. All branches of the military will be represented at a special ceremony. If you are nearby, we encourage you to attend.
27 weeks ago from Citi, Military, Brazen Careerists in New York City, Brazen Careerist's Top 50 Gen-Y Companies and inCORPorated3 more
Noel Rozny recommended this
La Donna Lokey
It's that time of year again - performance appraisal time! I've been avoiding it, but now must buckle up and just do it. I know I'm not alone here. I could give you a 75 page report on the topic of your choice, but when it comes to self-evaluation, I cringe. Why is it sometimes so hard to talk about ourselves? How do you handle it?
29 weeks ago from Citi, Human Resources, Ask Penelope Trunk!, Ask A Coach and inCORPorated3 more
Beatriz Alemar:
I'd say it's hard because you want to be honest, but you also feel pressured to show yourself in the best light. Then there's the added pressure ...MoreI'd say it's hard because you want to be honest, but you also feel pressured to show yourself in the best light. Then there's the added pressure of what will your employeer think of what you put. It can be very stressful!
I'd take a few deep breaths and then get out a sheet of paper. Remind yourself that no one will see this paper - this is just a place for your notes before you actually write your review. Look over the goals you had in the year or quarter and rate yourself on how well you think you did. Then under that write bullets supporting your rating. List everything you can and get as specific as you can. You have permission to brag as much as you want (remember no on is going to see it). Look back at your work and see if what you wrote matches what you rated yourself. Do you need to adjust up or down? Only after you've written down the good, can you go back and pinpoint areas you can improve in.
It's a lot easier to praise yourself (and write an honest review) when you have concrete evidence of the things you've accomplished.
28 weeks ago
I'd take a few deep breaths and then get out a sheet of paper. Remind yourself that no one will see this paper - this is just a place for your notes before you actually write your review. Look over the goals you had in the year or quarter and rate yourself on how well you think you did. Then under that write bullets supporting your rating. List everything you can and get as specific as you can. You have permission to brag as much as you want (remember no on is going to see it). Look back at your work and see if what you wrote matches what you rated yourself. Do you need to adjust up or down? Only after you've written down the good, can you go back and pinpoint areas you can improve in.
It's a lot easier to praise yourself (and write an honest review) when you have concrete evidence of the things you've accomplished.
28 weeks ago
Heath Port:
This can be especially tough when your job success isn't really quantifiable and depends more on softer skills. In my previous evals I tried to ...MoreThis can be especially tough when your job success isn't really quantifiable and depends more on softer skills. In my previous evals I tried to put together some narratives on how some of my soft skill sets helped the organization reach their goals. I also would reach out to others I had worked with for recommendations that they would either send directly to my management or wrote up and sent to me to be shared during my eval.
28 weeks ago
28 weeks ago
La Donna Lokey
The 7 Business Buzz Words That Need to Die - do you agree? Additions? http://bit.ly/s53Isk
29 weeks ago from Citi, inCORPorated, Breaking Into Banking and Ask Penelope Trunk!2 more
La Donna Lokey
I feel VERY blessed to be working on a team of people who understand & support one another, on good days or bad, but it hasn't always been this way in my corporate experience, andI know not all group dynamics work this way. Curious--in your own work experience (or even on team projects as a student), have more of your team dynamics been positive, or negative? What do you think influences how groups work together?
33 weeks ago from Citi, inCORPorated, Breaking Into Banking, Brazen Careerist's Top 50 Gen-Y Companies and Ask Penelope Trunk!3 more
Fe Allen:
I agree with Maura and Noel, teams look up to their leader so it's important to have someone who is strong enough to motivate and lead in good ...MoreI agree with Maura and Noel, teams look up to their leader so it's important to have someone who is strong enough to motivate and lead in good times and in bad. I think group dynamics follow the leader so they tend to be a mirror of that person's strengths or weaknesses.
32 weeks ago
32 weeks ago
Kate Davids:
I think a lot of what goes into making a good team is the outside forces. For instance, in most cases where I had a bad team experience it was ...MoreI think a lot of what goes into making a good team is the outside forces. For instance, in most cases where I had a bad team experience it was because we lacked a team leader that everyone could agree on. None of us had the right balance of different kinds of authority. It helps when someone is objectively more experienced or obviously more knowledgeable or has more obvious weight in the hierarchy.
31 weeks ago
31 weeks ago
Amy Ng
IN THE NEWS: HispanicBusiness.com recognized Citi as one of the Top 60 "Best Companies for Diversity" for our efforts in recruitment and retention, governance, supplier development and philanthropy: http://bit.ly/pmXbGa
35 weeks ago from Citi, We're Hiring, Brazen Careerist's Top 50 Gen-Y Companies, inCORPorated and Breaking Into Banking3 more
La Donna Lokey
The 3 Key Questions in a Job Interview http://bit.ly/oSQQuk Do you agree?
36 weeks ago from Citi, Breaking Into Banking, inCORPorated, Brazen Careerist's Top 50 Gen-Y Companies and Career Changers3 more
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Melanie Monek
Looking for recent articles regarding resume/interview tips to share with college students... any recommendations?
41 weeks ago from inCORPorated
La Donna Lokey
Reading this article on "How to Break the Rules at Work and Still Succeed" http://bit.ly/qXtEVK it occurs to me how change really happens one person (leader) at a time. Flexible work arrangements, telecommuting, casual dress, all happened because of people who took risks and fought the good fight. So what should be the next rule we work together to break? What would you like to change in the work world, and what ideas do you have to make it happen?
44 weeks ago from Corporate Talent Acquisition, Ask A Coach, Breaking Into Banking, inCORPorated and Citi3 more
Casey Brown recommended this
Kate L. Valiente, PHR:
When I write a memo at work I am strictly FORBIDDEN to use the words 'you, your, me, my, I." Instead of saying "Contact me if you have any ...MoreWhen I write a memo at work I am strictly FORBIDDEN to use the words 'you, your, me, my, I." Instead of saying "Contact me if you have any questions, " I have to say, "Contact the Personnel Department if you have any questions." Except that I am the ONLY person in the personnel department and I sign my name to each memo. There are also only 35 employees.
42 weeks ago
42 weeks ago
Chris Parker:
I guess saying contact the personnel department with any questions does make it less friendly
42 weeks ago
42 weeks ago
La Donna Lokey
"...that the man who has no purpose is a machine that coasts downhill at the mercy of any boulder to crash in the first chance ditch...that your work is the purpose of your life, and you must speed past any killer who assumes the right to stop you, that any value you might find outside your work, any other loyalty or love, can only be travelers you choose to share your journey and must be travelers going on their own power in the same direction." Ayn Rand, Atlas Shrugged
43 weeks ago from Innovators Incubation, Career Changers, Brazen Reads - Virtual Book Club, Book Shelf and inCORPorated3 more
Noel Rozny recommended this
La Donna Lokey
Correction - last Ayn Rand quote is from Atlas Shrugged, not Fountainhead! No matter, I love them all!
43 weeks ago from Innovators Incubation, Career Changers, Career Rocketeer, Brazen Reads - Virtual Book Club and inCORPorated3 more
La Donna Lokey
So giddy seeing @BrazenCareerist and our own internal celebrity @AmyatCiti featured on CNN talking about Gen Y! http://bit.ly/oEj41e
43 weeks ago from Citi, Breaking Into Banking, Brazen Careerist's Top 50 Gen-Y Companies and inCORPorated2 more
Ryan Healy, Megan Atkinson, Maura V. Pingor and Micha Whitsel and 1 others recommended this
Amy Ng:
Mega-kudos to Brazen Careerist for getting the recognition they deserved for being innovative! I'm just grateful they let us share a bit of their ...MoreMega-kudos to Brazen Careerist for getting the recognition they deserved for being innovative! I'm just grateful they let us share a bit of their spotlight.
43 weeks ago
43 weeks ago
Ryan Healy:
Thanks, all! And a big thanks to Amy for rocking the interview! The whole piece was great, and what can be better than sharing the spotlight ...MoreThanks, all! And a big thanks to Amy for rocking the interview! The whole piece was great, and what can be better than sharing the spotlight with Citi?!
43 weeks ago
43 weeks ago
La Donna Lokey
I love my job! You know you're in the right role when you wake up excited to go to work. I am constantly learning new things, have a boss that gives constructive feedback to help me improve, and have a fabulous team to work with and share knowledge. If you don't feel the same way, isn't it time to do something about it? Join me in a fabulous career at Citi - visit careers.citigroup.com to find your path to success!
43 weeks ago from Citi, inCORPorated, Breaking Into Banking and Career Rocketeer2 more
Amy Ng recommended this
La Donna Lokey
Could you be the next Steve Jobs? http://bit.ly/qgY8FO #in #innovation
44 weeks ago from Citi, Innovators Incubation, We're Hiring, inCORPorated and Breaking Into Banking3 more
La Donna Lokey
I'm thinking about the phrase, "To whom much is given, much is expected." As we get a new leader in my org today and prepare for those changes, I'm wondering about what we expect from our leaders, and what is fair. Beyond merely setting goals or direction, what do you want to see from the people who lead you at work?
44 weeks ago from Citi, inCORPorated, Breaking Into Banking, Ask Penelope Trunk! and Corporate Talent Acquisition3 more
Jennifer Liu recommended this
Kate Davids:
I think everyone is hitting on the idea that bosses need to be people persons.
44 weeks ago
44 weeks ago
Chris Parker:
I agree @Kate I actually like mine. She barely comes around or leaves her cube, but if I need something I can go to her.
44 weeks ago
44 weeks ago
Maura V. Pingor
What I look for in a company as far as benefits has changed overtime. At this stage in my life flexibility / work-life balance is at the top of my list! Last night both my kids were sick so today, rather than stressing to find somebody that could stay home with them, I am working remotely, Got to love it!
What is at the top of your list when you think of benefits a company offers?
50 weeks ago from Breaking Into Banking, Company Culture, Brazen Careerist's Top 50 Gen-Y Companies, inCORPorated and Citi3 more
Rebecca Thorman recommended this
Edward Antrobus:
The only benefits I have at my employer are a great store discount (30% on plants, 20% on everything else) and the ability to bring home free ...MoreThe only benefits I have at my employer are a great store discount (30% on plants, 20% on everything else) and the ability to bring home free plants over what is needed in the spring.
Or maybe I could call being outside in absolutely beautiful weather a benefit...although it's actually a job duty!
47 weeks ago
Or maybe I could call being outside in absolutely beautiful weather a benefit...although it's actually a job duty!
47 weeks ago
Maura V. Pingor
Why I like it here? Citi is in the news for Social Media innovation! http://bit.ly/jVPbpe
50 weeks ago from Citi, Brazen Careerist's Top 50 Gen-Y Companies, Company Culture, inCORPorated and Ask Penelope Trunk!3 more
Kalina Gonzalez recommended this
Amy Ng
I get a lot of satisfaction from my current role, and Penelope sums it up perfectly: "satisfying work is the intersection of what what you like to do, what you are good at, and what an organization values." Read "How to find Satisfying Work" (http://bit.ly/mrJoBK), and let me know what you think. Does your "work" satisfy you?
50 weeks ago from Citi, Brazen Careerist's Top 50 Gen-Y Companies, inCORPorated, Career Rocketeer and GenYJourney: Tips, Insights, Experiences For Young Professionals3 more
Rebecca Thorman recommended this
Kylie Schleicher:
What if you love the company you interview for, but you are not too sure about the position. Do you take the job and hope things go well?
50 weeks ago
50 weeks ago
Kalina Gonzalez:
Amy, I think it reflects to you customers when you are satisfied with your job! @ Kylie, I would suggest taking a chance but I would ask about ...MoreAmy, I think it reflects to you customers when you are satisfied with your job! @ Kylie, I would suggest taking a chance but I would ask about career progression before you accept the position that way you know if you will one day be in the job you want.
50 weeks ago
50 weeks ago
Maura V. Pingor
What I look for in a company as far as benefits has changed overtime. At this stage in my life flexibility / work-life balance is at the top of my list! Last night both my kids were sick so today, rather than stressing to find somebody that could stay home with them, I am working remotely, Got to love it!
What is at the top of your list when you think of benefits a company offers?
50 weeks ago from Citi, inCORPorated, Brazen Careerist's Top 50 Gen-Y Companies, Company Culture and Breaking Into Banking3 more
La Donna Lokey
How Your Personal Brand Changes Over Time http://bit.ly/m6snKJ
51 weeks ago from Citi, We're Hiring, Breaking Into Banking, inCORPorated and Career Rocketeer3 more
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