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Kate Davids
I've been working at home a lot lately, but it is difficult to keep focused and not go stir crazy! How do you handle it? I've been trying to get out in the evening (deadlines help me work), but what else can I do that is less stressful?
13 weeks ago from Social Media Analytics, New Media Marketing, Internet Marketers, London Brazen Careerists and Brazen Careerists in New York City3 more
Kate Davids:
Thanks Christine! I might share some pictures with you of my house for some expert opinion. It's a small place, but if I could make my work corner ...MoreThanks Christine! I might share some pictures with you of my house for some expert opinion. It's a small place, but if I could make my work corner more work-like that'd be great!
11 weeks ago
11 weeks ago
Christine Tse:
Great!! You can email it to me at Tse.Christine@hotmail.com
Have a great Thanksgiving!
11 weeks ago
11 weeks ago
Jana Schuberth
So excited to share this with you: Want to create your own career out of something fun? See how Laura Roeder @lkr did it in this video interview: http://bit.ly/nREf2l
25 weeks ago from Career Changers, London Brazen Careerists, Career Rocketeer and Ask A Coach2 more
Jana Schuberth
Love doing #personalitytests? Try this personal career profiling tool to find out what will make you happy at work http://bit.ly/lovework
26 weeks ago from Career Changers, Career Rocketeer, Ask A Coach and London Brazen Careerists2 more
Jana Schuberth
Also have some sticky to-do list items you just cannot get crossed off? Try these tips: http://www.janaschuberth.com/to-do-list
26 weeks ago from Young Professional Women (YPW), European Bloggers, Career Changers, London Brazen Careerists and Personal Development3 more
Jana Schuberth:
Hi Rosario, I am so sorry you have been having trouble with Brazen. I am not a member of the team, but I too at one point got a bit swamped by ...MoreHi Rosario, I am so sorry you have been having trouble with Brazen. I am not a member of the team, but I too at one point got a bit swamped by group messages and just went to settings (just above your profile picture) and adjusted the amount of mail I was getting for each group. I hope this helps! Jana
26 weeks ago
26 weeks ago
Jason H. Parker:
Rosario, I sent you an email earlier this afternoon. Hopefully that will help resolve the issue! I did check your account and you're not active in ...MoreRosario, I sent you an email earlier this afternoon. Hopefully that will help resolve the issue! I did check your account and you're not active in any groups (so you successfully de-registered) and you successfully changed your settings to not receive emails. So you did everything right!
26 weeks ago
26 weeks ago
Jana Schuberth
Ohhh, long time no see Brazeneers. I've been having a busy summer... but right in time for your new job search, here's an article about the secret to finding the perfect work for you! Best of luck for the hunt!
27 weeks ago from London Brazen Careerists, Career Changers, Creating a Life You Love and Career Rocketeer2 more
Kathryn Smith recommended this
Jana Schuberth:
Hi Edward, I can see your point but then not everybody has ambitions to make millions and there are also people whole really enjoy cleaning. ...MoreHi Edward, I can see your point but then not everybody has ambitions to make millions and there are also people whole really enjoy cleaning. People have different ideas about what it means to be happy at work.
26 weeks ago
26 weeks ago
Edward Antrobus:
I omitted the full quote for space reasons, but it basically talks about this same idea: ask what you would do if you didn't need any money; that ...MoreI omitted the full quote for space reasons, but it basically talks about this same idea: ask what you would do if you didn't need any money; that is what you should do as your career.
If there is anyone out there who loves cleaning so much they would do it for free...my carpet needs to be vacuumed!
26 weeks ago
If there is anyone out there who loves cleaning so much they would do it for free...my carpet needs to be vacuumed!
26 weeks ago
Pete Collins
The company I work for is trialling social networking. I'm one of the early adopter "connectors" and think that it is really promising but not enough people are engaging with it. Have you had any experience with this where you work?
http://wp.me/puFgS-7l
65 weeks ago from Engineers, Consultants R US, London, UK, London Brazen Careerists and Brazen Bloggers3 more
Jana Schuberth
Hey guys, do we have any UK based Careerists here? May I invite you to join our UK Brazen Group? I'd love to build a BIG network of European BC's :-)
46 weeks ago from London Brazen Careerists, European Bloggers, Work/Life Blur, Career Changers and Creating a Life You Love3 more
Jana Schuberth:
Oh brilliant - you'll love it :-) Yes, we definitely have to connect! Can you email me your details to mail(at)janaschuberth(dot)com please?
35 weeks ago
35 weeks ago
Kate Davids
I'm moving to London! Where should I go and how should I start meeting interesting people? I'll be studying for a Masters in Digital Marketing, so I'd love to meet people who are also interested/working in that field, but I'm up for meeting anyone. After all, just because I don't work in finance doesn't mean that I can't help a finance professional.
Tonyta recommended this
Genna Weiss:
I actually was living in London last year. Try out this website for meeting people: MoreI actually was living in London last year. Try out this website for meeting people: http://www.citysocialising.com/. It served me well.
35 weeks ago
35 weeks ago
Jana Schuberth
To all Europeans: I need your help to start a revolution: Watch my Vlog and help me change the face of personal development and business by creating a cool tribe of sassy young entrepreneurs and exciting events! http://youtu.be/hpwLOaf8xFM
35 weeks ago from European Bloggers, London Brazen Careerists, Brazen UK - Careerists, Coaches, Recruiters and Employers, Personal Development and Social Media3 more
Megan Atkinson recommended this
Jana Schuberth
To all Europeans: I need your help to start a revolution: Watch my Vlog and help me change the face of personal development and business by creating a cool tribe of sassy young entrepreneurs and exciting events! http://youtu.be/hpwLOaf8xFM
35 weeks ago from European Bloggers, London Brazen Careerists, Brazen UK - Careerists, Coaches, Recruiters and Employers, Personal Development and Social Media3 more
TonyMnUK
Hey folks, I've been looking for work for over a year in IT Support. I have 30 years experience and have only landed 1 interview. Is it really that hard to get past the recuriters calling and into an interview? Who's really hiring?
TonyMnUK:
JR, right!? I've been actually contacted by severl recruiters in Dallas, Houston, Indy, LA, and Orlando! Makes me feel good actually. I believe ...MoreJR, right!? I've been actually contacted by severl recruiters in Dallas, Houston, Indy, LA, and Orlando! Makes me feel good actually. I believe there is something here in London for me.
39 weeks ago
39 weeks ago
TonyMnUK:
Shaina - (I clicked on Delete by accident. I will check out Return Path for sure. Also, please check with your recruiter contact and connect the ...MoreShaina - (I clicked on Delete by accident. I will check out Return Path for sure. Also, please check with your recruiter contact and connect the 2 of us. Thank you!
39 weeks ago
39 weeks ago
Jana Schuberth
Hey guys I need your help - I have submitted an entry to win £50,000 for my student coaching business idea - please can you go and LIKE it and COMMENT on? Thanks so much!! http://bit.ly/headstartuk
41 weeks ago from Brazen UK - Careerists, Coaches, Recruiters and Employers, Career Changers, Ask A Coach, London Brazen Careerists and Young Professional Women (YPW)3 more
Jocelyn Hallman:
Jana, this sounds a lot like what I want to do here in Vancouver! Maybe we could chat sometime? Also, I "liked"!
41 weeks ago
41 weeks ago
Jana Schuberth
Want to turn your passion into profits but not sure how? Apply for the chance of winning 6 F*R*E*E coaching sessions with me through the Passion Project Scholarship. What are you waiting for? Make it happen! http://www.janaschuberth.com/ Application deadline is the 1st of May!
42 weeks ago from Brazen UK - Careerists, Coaches, Recruiters and Employers, London Brazen Careerists, Young Professional Women (YPW), Ask A Coach and Career Changers3 more
Tameem Qazi
After reading a recent article on why job hoppers make good employees as opposed to those stuck at one place for a long time( unless they're doing exceptionally well), i agree job hopping does tend to boost your career. Spending 10 yrs in the same company myself, it was impossible to ignore the settling signs of stagnation, and the desperate urge to step out of the utopia to feel the challenge adrenaline rush inside you once again. Thus, complacency lost the battle.
93 weeks ago from Global Careers and Business, London Brazen Careerists and Upstarts!1 more
Tonyta recommended this
Mark Birch:
Job hoppers make terrible employees. But let's put some meat on the term.
If someone says at a company for a few years and makes some changes ...MoreJob hoppers make terrible employees. But let's put some meat on the term.
If someone says at a company for a few years and makes some changes over the years, that is just the nature of the employer - employee dynamic that has changed over the past few decades.
Someone that I define as a job hopper shows a track record of 1 - 2 years at each company across a long span of time. They have zero loyalty, are completely self-interested, work poorly with teams and bring little depth of content. A person has got to demonstrate that they have been able to succeed in the context of an organization over time and shown advancement.
Read this if you need any more food for thought: http://bit.ly/bAi4pX
92 weeks ago
If someone says at a company for a few years and makes some changes ...MoreJob hoppers make terrible employees. But let's put some meat on the term.
If someone says at a company for a few years and makes some changes over the years, that is just the nature of the employer - employee dynamic that has changed over the past few decades.
Someone that I define as a job hopper shows a track record of 1 - 2 years at each company across a long span of time. They have zero loyalty, are completely self-interested, work poorly with teams and bring little depth of content. A person has got to demonstrate that they have been able to succeed in the context of an organization over time and shown advancement.
Read this if you need any more food for thought: http://bit.ly/bAi4pX
92 weeks ago
JRandom42:
Here's the problem I have with job hoppers, other than what Mark has highlighted. Very few finish the projects they claim they've worked on. They ...MoreHere's the problem I have with job hoppers, other than what Mark has highlighted. Very few finish the projects they claim they've worked on. They seem to stay for a few months, working on all the cool and interesting stuff, but when things get difficult, routine, dull or boring, they leave and are off to find the next project in the cool and interesting phase.
If you don't have the stamina and discipline to stick with finishing a project through to implementation and support, how can I be sure a job hopper is going to stick around when I really need them?
42 weeks ago
If you don't have the stamina and discipline to stick with finishing a project through to implementation and support, how can I be sure a job hopper is going to stick around when I really need them?
42 weeks ago
Ruth Jackson
Anyone going to the 'Forum 3' charity networking/recruitment event in London later this month? What are you hoping to get out of it? Has anyone been before and got any tips? I'm looking forward to it - preparation for this is the first element of jobhunting that I've really enjoyed!
74 weeks ago from London Brazen Careerists, UK and Nonprofiteers1 more
Tonyta recommended this
Ruth Jackson:
Kate, details of the fair are at http://www.forum3.co.uk. ...MoreKate, details of the fair are at http://www.forum3.co.uk. It's on the 24th and 25th of September.
74 weeks ago
74 weeks ago
Kate Davids:
Sounds interesting. That is right after I get to London, though, so we'll see if I have time. Thank you!
74 weeks ago
74 weeks ago
Kate Davids
So getting back into my blogging/reading/and working cycle, now that I've moved in to London. How do you get back into it after a break/vacation/sickness?
71 weeks ago from Blogging Ideas, London Brazen Careerists, Social Media and Young Professional Women (YPW)2 more
Tonyta recommended this
Clare Herbert:
I think the key is to start with little but important things. Build momentum and confidence by reivigorating your exercise routine, clearing your ...MoreI think the key is to start with little but important things. Build momentum and confidence by reivigorating your exercise routine, clearing your to do list of small to dos, writing a post a day for a week or networking with some people you've been meaning to meet for coffee. Diving right into a big project can be daunting after a break away, which may lead to procrastination. Slow and steady wins the race, in my view.
71 weeks ago
71 weeks ago
Kate Davids:
The general advice seems to be hold your nose and jump right in (though start off at the shallow end of the pool). It's advice I intend to take. ...MoreThe general advice seems to be hold your nose and jump right in (though start off at the shallow end of the pool). It's advice I intend to take. Thank you!
71 weeks ago
71 weeks ago
Kate Davids
Help me get a job at one of the best agencies in London. Just go to this website (http://tweetoftheweek.lbi.co.uk/) and vote for my Tweets. If I get enough votes, I'll get a paid placement at LBi. Thank you!
52 weeks ago from Book Shelf, Blogging Ideas, London Brazen Careerists, Multilingualism Enthusiasts and Travel Addicts3 more
Tonyta recommended this
Jana Schuberth
Have you ever been in the situation that you just didn't know what you wanted anymore? Like, so far in your life you were always driven, knew what you wanted from your career and went for it but suddenly you lost track and ground into a hold? What did you do about it?
51 weeks ago from Career Changers, Ask A Coach, Brazen UK - Careerists, Coaches, Recruiters and Employers, Creating a Life You Love and London Brazen Careerists3 more
Tonyta recommended this
Jana Schuberth:
Hi Peggy, thanks for the recommendation, will have a look at it! Have you ever read The Element - how passion changes everything, by Sir Ken ...MoreHi Peggy, thanks for the recommendation, will have a look at it! Have you ever read The Element - how passion changes everything, by Sir Ken Rebinson? He is awesome, too!
51 weeks ago
51 weeks ago
Jana Schuberth
Are you still compiling CVs and covering letters or are you prepared for the future of Online Relevance and Social Media use? Do you even have a resume homepage? How about googling your name?!! www.janaschuberth.com/jobsearchengineoptimisation
44 weeks ago from Career Changers, Brazen UK - Careerists, Coaches, Recruiters and Employers, London Brazen Careerists, Young Professional Women (YPW) and Social Media3 more
Jana Schuberth
Are you suffering from Optimistic Denial telling yourself that everything at work will be better in time and with the next pay rise? If work isn't pure hell you're likely to be stuck because you're masking your fear! - Read more at www.janaschuberth.com
45 weeks ago from Brazen UK - Careerists, Coaches, Recruiters and Employers, Career Changers, London Brazen Careerists, Ask A Coach and Creating a Life You Love3 more
Sadya Siddiqui recommended this
Jana Schuberth:
Hey all, sounds like you've interpreted it as leaving your job for self-employment! That's not what I am saying. It is merely about staying in a ...MoreHey all, sounds like you've interpreted it as leaving your job for self-employment! That's not what I am saying. It is merely about staying in a bad situation telling yourself that it'll get better one day. Everybody has to do what they consider right for themselves...
45 weeks ago
45 weeks ago
JRandom42:
There's no situation worse than being unemployed and homeless. Anywhere up from there is a better situation.
45 weeks ago
45 weeks ago
Jana Schuberth
Have you ever been in the situation that you just didn't know what you wanted anymore? Like, so far in your life you were always driven, knew what you wanted from your career and went for it but suddenly you lost track and ground into a hold? What did you do about it?
51 weeks ago from London Brazen Careerists, Creating a Life You Love, Brazen UK - Careerists, Coaches, Recruiters and Employers, Ask A Coach and Career Changers3 more
Kelly Seiler, Sadya Siddiqui and Leona recommended this
Kim Luu:
Jana,
Laurice, Cheryl and Lanny gave some powerful advice. What you might also want to consider is: 1) What is most important to you, Jana, the ...MoreJana,
Laurice, Cheryl and Lanny gave some powerful advice. What you might also want to consider is: 1) What is most important to you, Jana, the person. 2) What can you not live without? 3) Has there been a trigger event that made you question the direction you were heading in? What are your values or something that you won't compromise on.
I don't think that you're in a rut as much as your priorities and wants changed. There's nothing wrong with not knowing what you want and simply waiting until it becomes clear.
Give yourself the time and space to actually hear your inner voices about what you need.
I've gone from being career driven out of college to realizing that I was not willing to sacrifice time with my family for a senior executive position. My priorities and needs have shifted many times in my life and in some cases, it has been the polar opposite.
51 weeks ago
Laurice, Cheryl and Lanny gave some powerful advice. What you might also want to consider is: 1) What is most important to you, Jana, the ...MoreJana,
Laurice, Cheryl and Lanny gave some powerful advice. What you might also want to consider is: 1) What is most important to you, Jana, the person. 2) What can you not live without? 3) Has there been a trigger event that made you question the direction you were heading in? What are your values or something that you won't compromise on.
I don't think that you're in a rut as much as your priorities and wants changed. There's nothing wrong with not knowing what you want and simply waiting until it becomes clear.
Give yourself the time and space to actually hear your inner voices about what you need.
I've gone from being career driven out of college to realizing that I was not willing to sacrifice time with my family for a senior executive position. My priorities and needs have shifted many times in my life and in some cases, it has been the polar opposite.
51 weeks ago
Jana Schuberth:
Hi Kim Luu, thank you so much for all your valuable thoughts, however, you must have misunderstood: I am not stuck right now. I was a few years ...MoreHi Kim Luu, thank you so much for all your valuable thoughts, however, you must have misunderstood: I am not stuck right now. I was a few years back with a career as a CPA that I hated which made me do all those things you said, I hired a coach and ultimately retrained to be a coach myself. I now help people to get unstuck and was just posting the question to see how people deal with this kind of scenario :-)
I am glad to hear that you have made changes in your life to lead a happier one... pleasure to meet you!
51 weeks ago
I am glad to hear that you have made changes in your life to lead a happier one... pleasure to meet you!
51 weeks ago
Jana Schuberth
Well hello!! Join us on the other side of the pond to help you get what you want in Europe. This is a new group for all those in the GMT time zone, please come and join us!!
51 weeks ago from Brazen UK - Careerists, Coaches, Recruiters and Employers, Ask A Coach, Career Changers, London Brazen Careerists and Creating a Life You Love3 more
Kate Davids
Get at least one jobless grad a job. Please vote for my Tweets! If I get enough votes, I win a placement at one of the best agencies in London! Just go here and click "I Like" on my Tweets. It's quick, so please help me out!
http://tweetoftheweek.lbi.co.uk/
52 weeks ago from Graduate Students, I am Gen Y, Internet Marketers, London Brazen Careerists and Multilingualism Enthusiasts3 more
Megan Atkinson recommended this
Laurent Jourdan
just moved back to Europe from NYC. What's your take on the opportunities in finance here?
Jana Schuberth
YAY! Brazen Careerist for us UK based people! Thanks a lot!
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