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TOP IDEA: Ryan Paugh Internships.com reminded me yesterday that big job boards are full of junk when they paid Charlie Sheen to post a social media internship and tweet about it. Being Charlie Sheen's intern sounds terrible and it's just one of many mediocre social media manager positions you'll find on big job sites. So I went through some really bad job postings for social media positions yesterday and came up with some red flags for you. Check them out and add your own red flags: http://bit.ly/gj6wRQ

63 weeks ago from INTERNal Affairs, Interns, Social Media and Community Managers 2 more

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Kate Davids: Yes, I completely agree with this! I have seen this too often, and it is frightening. They are ready to spend money on someone, but they aren't ...MoreYes, I completely agree with this! I have seen this too often, and it is frightening. They are ready to spend money on someone, but they aren't ready to use that person. They will likely completely ignore their new "social media rockstar" because they aren't ready to implement the organizational change really using social media will require.
60 weeks ago

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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,
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

Dave Ellis I wrote a blog post today that young professionals, and those soon entering the Real World may find useful. It's a perspective on how you aren't expected to know everything in your early career - so don't pretend to. Listen and ask questions. Please let me know what you think... http://bit.ly/o50uts

37 weeks ago from I am Gen Y, INTERNal Affairs, Interns and Brazen Undergrads 2 more

Dave Ellis Starting a new career, or transitioning to a new one, takes a lot of work. So many skills to acquire, trends to follow and new knowledge to learn. Thankfully there is plenty of great advice from truly caring experts out there we can turn to. Check out this helpful post for The Top 50 Twitter Accounts Job Seekers MUST Follow: http://bit.ly/pLAmbD Let me know what you think! What are your "must follow" Twitter accounts?

44 weeks ago from INTERNal Affairs, I am Gen Y, Career Rocketeer, JobSTART 101 and Interns 3 more

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Dave Ellis An insightful blog post - all interns (and recent grads) should read...... YouTern CEO To Interns: Stop Being Doormats! by @EntryLevelRebel http://read.bi/oZeRT9

44 weeks ago from INTERNal Affairs, I am Gen Y, JobSTART 101 and Interns 2 more

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Jason H. Parker: Good post, Dave, I'm glad Mark got that interview. Looks like he nailed it!
43 weeks ago

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43 weeks ago

Dave Ellis Some really great insights for interns on how to succeed in your internship. "Nobody Has Time for Interns" http://www.businessinsider.com/nobody-has-time-for-interns-2011-7 As we at YouTern often advise, "make your own internship within your internship!"

43 weeks ago from JobSTART 101, Interns and INTERNal Affairs 1 more

Vickie Elmer I'm amazed what we can learn from each other here on Brazen. And hopeful that this summer, many interns will teach full-time staffers some valuable lessons and tricks. Here's my piece (aimed at an older audience) on what you can learn from the interns: http://www.aarp.org/work/on-the-job/info-05-2011/learning-from-interns.html What are your thoughts on intergenerational mentoring and sharing?

52 weeks ago from Interns and Career Changers

Brett Kunsch What are your most marketable strengths? And how do you present them to recruiters? I'll walk us through how to identify your top strengths and how to tell your story this Wednesday, 5/18, at 8pm ET. Join me for the *free* 2nd webinar in www.YouTern.com's #CareerJump series http://bit.ly/ivfGbx On 5/25, the audacious Coach Jennie will finish the series by getting you to jump into action and keep going! http://bit.ly/mhpdJT

53 weeks ago from Career Changers, Interns, Job Resources and Career Coaching, JobSTART 101 and Career Rocketeer 3 more

Megan Atkinson and Noel Rozny recommended this

Corbin Haresnape: Hey Brett! Thanks for this, always love YouTern's events!
53 weeks ago

Brett Kunsch Want three hours of free advice, tools, and motivation for your career? Be sure to sign up for “Jump to the Top: Get Noticed in an Ocean of Applicants,” a FREE jobseeker 3-part webinar series with 3 NYC career coaches [The Opportunities Project, me, and Coach Jennie]: http://bit.ly/lRqzET

54 weeks ago from Job Resources and Career Coaching, Interns, Brazen Undergrads, Career Rocketeer and Career Changers 3 more

Megan Atkinson and Tracy Brisson recommended this

Megan Atkinson: Brett + Tracy + Jennie = MIND-BOGGLING AWESOMENESS. You collaboration superstars just keep outdoing yourselves.
54 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...

57 weeks ago from Entry-Level Young Professionals, Professional Development, Networking Tips, Sales Professionals and Interns 3 more

Vickie Elmer Greetings Brazen Interns and former interns, I'm eager to interview a few interns - and former interns - for articles I'm working on in coming weeks. We will talk about free versus paid internships, how you cultivated mentors and served as a mentor during your internship and more. If you're interested in 1 minute of fame via these articles, DM me or drop me an email: Vickie.Elmer@gmail.com . Hope to hear from you - thanks!

58 weeks ago from Interns

Mike Ambassador Bruny Brazen folks, I created this post and play list for folks getting ready to graduate from college. I'm looking for suggestions of good places to post it. http://bit.ly/f9WnkH

58 weeks ago from Music, Boston, Interns and Professional Development 2 more

Mona Abdel-Halim: There's so many places you can post. For one, you've posted it here. For other sites, check out a listing of career blogs by going to MoreThere's so many places you can post. For one, you've posted it here. For other sites, check out a listing of career blogs by going to http://www.blogcatalog.com/category/business/career-jobs/
I also know that CampusSplash's blog is a good site that's really receptive to guest blog posts: http://campussplash.com/
58 weeks ago

Mike Ambassador Bruny: Mona thank you very much for the links!
58 weeks ago

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...

58 weeks ago from Personal Development, Professional Development, Interns, I am Gen Y and Graduate Students 3 more

Nicole Leffel So what does a Game Designer really do all day? - http://bit.ly/gTc5aA I've recently been hired as a full-time Game Designer for social games start-up in NYC, and for the past month I've been guest-blogging with the NYU Game Center about the experience of interning (and moving up) in the industry. I'd be happy to field any questions about the experience!

58 weeks ago from Video Games Industry and Interns

Mike Ambassador Bruny Brazen folks, I created this post and play list for folks getting ready to graduate from college. I'm looking for suggestions of good places to post it. http://bit.ly/f9WnkH

58 weeks ago from Music, Boston, Interns and Professional Development 2 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/

59 weeks ago from I am Gen Y, Generation Y Marketers, Graduate Students, Interactive Media and Marketing and Interns 3 more

JRandom42: Tried retail. Sucked at it, hated it. Decided to stick with electronics and software engineering.
59 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...

59 weeks ago from Career Changers, Interns, I am Gen Y, Graduate Students and Future Leaders 3 more

Dave Ellis Here's a new article in Forbes by fellow Careerist Jamie Nacht Farrell: "Internships - the quickest way to Gen Y success" - http://dld.bz/RuKC Great article, Jamie!

63 weeks ago from INTERNal Affairs, I am Gen Y and Interns 1 more

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...

65 weeks ago from I am Gen Y, JobSTART 101, Interns, Graduate Students and Job Resources and Career Coaching 3 more

Tony Forte Happy Chinese New Year to everyone! Cheers to the Year of the Rabbit, 2011. May everyone's year be full of good luck. We'll kick off the luck with a list of 11 internships available for Summer '11. Check out the article and apply today. For those of you that are tech savvy, scan our Chinese New Year QR Code, let us know your thoughts in the QR code enthusiast group. http://www.urbanprofessor.com/2011/02/03/the-year-of-the-rabbit-2011-%E2...

67 weeks ago from Interns, Entry-Level Young Professionals, Creatively Inspired, Graduate Students and Interactive Media and Marketing 3 more

Shayla Price UPDATE: I'm seeking a part-time intern to help with researching and writing blog posts. Topics include community service and volunteering. If you know anyone interested, please send them my way: shayla2004@gmail.com. Thanks!

68 weeks ago from Interns

Meg Busse: Hey Shayla...it's easy and totally free to post a position on internships.com--the largest internship marketplace. Once you post, you can also ...MoreHey Shayla...it's easy and totally free to post a position on internships.com--the largest internship marketplace. Once you post, you can also search for great intern candidates. Here's the link: http://www.internships.com/employer
68 weeks ago

Dave Ellis I keep seeing this question come up in Twitter chats: Is it ever TOO early to apply for internships? SO, I came up with an answer in this post. http://bit.ly/h2XqJ9 What do you think? Do you agree?

69 weeks ago from INTERNal Affairs, Interns and I am Gen Y 1 more

Tony Forte With technology changing quicker than Lady Gaga changes outfits at an awards show, it’s hard to tell what’s a fad and what’s here to stay. QR Code is here to stay and you might want to be in the know. Read here for more on this tech phenomenon: http://www.urbanprofessor.com/2011/01/18/bar-hopping-hop-on-board-the-ri...

70 weeks ago from Creatively Inspired, Magazine Professionals, Graduate Students, Interns and Personal Branding 3 more

Shayla Price I'm seeking a part-time intern to help with writing, researching, and marketing. If you know anyone interested, please send them my way: shayla2004@gmail.com. Thanks!

71 weeks ago from Interns