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New Job, New You

The average young American will have about 9 jobs between the ages of 18 and 32. The gutsiest and most innovative individuals have taken this trend a step further. They have changed not just their jobs, but their fields, and have successfully supported themselves in different careers over a period of several years.

This Network was created to talk about changing our jobs and changing our lives.

Network Leader: Alexandra Levit

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Alexandra Levit Has anyone already met their goal of making a career change in 2010?

2 weeks ago from New Job, New You

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Jenn Pedde: Well, I technically did. I got hired & started working (which was my goal after returning to the states from doing 3 years of international ...MoreWell, I technically did. I got hired & started working (which was my goal after returning to the states from doing 3 years of international work), but I'm still searching.
1 week ago

Jennifer Koren: Yes and Amber I can relate. Took a chance on a new career path last October and thought I wanted a more 'structured people oriented' position ...MoreYes and Amber I can relate. Took a chance on a new career path last October and thought I wanted a more 'structured people oriented' position which only landed me in office more focused on drama then getting the work done. Recently gave my notice and already started working w/ 2 start-ups and building communities for them. Counting down to the last day of what I call 'Job B' to finally dig into something I truly enjoy and know will challenge me.
1 week ago

Timothy Johnson III I'm currently searching for a marketing assistant or associate position in NJ/NY/PA. Would any of you happen to have any leads, suggestions, or people you know I should possibly connect with? Any ...MoreI'm currently searching for a marketing assistant or associate position in NJ/NY/PA. Would any of you happen to have any leads, suggestions, or people you know I should possibly connect with? Any input would be greatly appreciated!

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Richard Dedor: You should probably connect with me! I'm currently searching for positions in NYC. I'd be happy to send you my resume if you'd like! Have a great ...MoreYou should probably connect with me! I'm currently searching for positions in NYC. I'd be happy to send you my resume if you'd like! Have a great Wednesday.
1 week ago

Starr Parnell Advanced Management Technology (AMT) is a government contractor and we constantly have open positions. Currently we have 14 available positions located in Arlington, DC, & WPAFB, OH - take a ...MoreAdvanced Management Technology (AMT) is a government contractor and we constantly have open positions. Currently we have 14 available positions located in Arlington, DC, & WPAFB, OH - take a look at some we have open now and sign up for our notifications for when new positions become available too! https://tetratech.tms.hrdepartment.com/cgi-bin/a/searchjobs.cgi

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Alexandra Levit Does anyone have any stats on the success rate when applying to a job through an internal contact versus applying through a traditional application?

6 weeks ago from New Job, New You

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Claire Veuthey: I remember back when I read 'What color is your parachute' there were some stats on using the internet vs networking. Checked out the blog and ...MoreI remember back when I read 'What color is your parachute' there were some stats on using the internet vs networking. Checked out the blog and found this: http://www.jobhuntersbible.com/contacts/ (see ¶2)- hope it helps!
6 weeks ago

Starr Parnell: Some encouragement - my job now I got through applying online! And another fried of mine just accepted an offer that started with an online ...MoreSome encouragement - my job now I got through applying online! And another fried of mine just accepted an offer that started with an online application as well. Don't give up! My advise would be get all over the internet applications and networking :) And always follow up if at all possible with any online applications~
2 weeks ago

Alexandra Levit Guys, if you ordered a copy of New Job, New You, I'd love you to join the VIP teleconference (Feb 4th at 8:30PM ET) by e-mailing your e-receipt to MoreGuys, if you ordered a copy of New Job, New You, I'd love you to join the VIP teleconference (Feb 4th at 8:30PM ET) by e-mailing your e-receipt to njnyteleconference@gmail.com.

6 weeks ago from New Job, New You

Rebecca Thorman Hey guys! Wrote a brief review of New Job, New You on my blog - MoreHey guys! Wrote a brief review of New Job, New You on my blog - http://modite.com/blog/2010/01/25/can-you-have-any-job/ - enjoy!

7 weeks ago from New Job, New You

Alexandra Levit: Thanks again for this, Rebecca, it's much appreciated!
6 weeks ago

Christien Louviere NEW HR Interview Series

Crew: I have a solid list of 10 VP+ HR professionals that have agreed to do a video interview series with me. Each interview will be 10-15 minutes.
MoreNEW HR Interview Series

Crew: I have a solid list of 10 VP+ HR professionals that have agreed to do a video interview series with me. Each interview will be 10-15 minutes.

What questions do you have that you'd like to see answered?

Thanks!
Christien

7 weeks ago from New Job, New You

Alexandra Levit: Sounds very cool, Christien!
6 weeks ago

Joshua Waldman FREE Webinar with Neal Schaffer on Feb 16: Social Media and Your Job Search: How to Get More Hiring Managers and Recruiters to Find YOU (register here: MoreFREE Webinar with Neal Schaffer on Feb 16: Social Media and Your Job Search: How to Get More Hiring Managers and Recruiters to Find YOU (register here: https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/324941595)

6 weeks ago from New Job, New You

Alexandra Levit Do any of you guys like needlepoint by chance?

9 weeks ago from New Job, New You

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Adam Rocca: Select needlepoint work is--in my opinion--priceless, timeless, downright classic. Well done, harmonious needlepoint pieces can put back "home" ...MoreSelect needlepoint work is--in my opinion--priceless, timeless, downright classic. Well done, harmonious needlepoint pieces can put back "home" into some of the cubicles in which we are forced to live at times. Needlepoint will never die, because the less common it becomes, the more expensive & coveted it grows.
8 weeks ago

Alexandra Levit: Well...we're giving away a free needlepoint kit in the Facebook group this week. Hope you guys will check it out. All you have to do is answer a ...MoreWell...we're giving away a free needlepoint kit in the Facebook group this week. Hope you guys will check it out. All you have to do is answer a question about your career:

http://www.facebook.com/#/pages/New-Job-New-You/213595212488
8 weeks ago

Sabera (Kapasi) Photographer Hello everyone! I've been a job-seeker in Marketing, for over a year now and recently shifted some of my efforts toward looking for internships. I started one 2 weeks ago and am LOVING it. I'm ...MoreHello everyone! I've been a job-seeker in Marketing, for over a year now and recently shifted some of my efforts toward looking for internships. I started one 2 weeks ago and am LOVING it. I'm doing web usability testing, something that honestly I never thought I'd do and even enjoy. But I'm thoroughly enjoying this gig. Hoping it leads to more doors opening for me!

9 weeks ago from New Job, New You

Theresa Nguyen: Lucky you! Congrats on finding a job you like. It's so rare.
9 weeks ago

Sabera (Kapasi) Photographer: Thanks for the wishes Theresa! I've noticed people tend to be happier with smaller organizations or with startups. Of course not everyone can opt ...MoreThanks for the wishes Theresa! I've noticed people tend to be happier with smaller organizations or with startups. Of course not everyone can opt to work for smaller companies. Benefits and perks are important too :-)
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Esteban Contreras Just wanted to give everyone some encouragement. A year ago I started a blog that soon expanded into a podcast and a way for me to connect with great people in social media, including Ryan Paugh ...MoreJust wanted to give everyone some encouragement. A year ago I started a blog that soon expanded into a podcast and a way for me to connect with great people in social media, including Ryan Paugh (co-founder of BC). I've been in marketing, IT, and consulting during my career, but what I really wanted to do was get into social media full time. Today, I am Samsung's new Social Media Manager. Follow your dreams. Work hard. And enjoy the ride. Just remember to stay alert for new opportunities.

10 weeks ago from New Job, New You

JR Moreau: That is a great story Esteban! Congrats and wise words!
10 weeks ago

Alexandra Levit: Wow, Esteban, that's fantastic!
9 weeks ago

Teresa Cantwell I have been with my start up since the beginning and they are moving so sadly I will be leaving. This network has inspired me to take it as a new beginning rather than a sad end. Very excited to ...MoreI have been with my start up since the beginning and they are moving so sadly I will be leaving. This network has inspired me to take it as a new beginning rather than a sad end. Very excited to find the new job/new me.

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Teresa Cantwell: I moved from Florida to New York for this Job. Unfortunately they are moving head quarters to Colorado Springs. This move is not for me, so I ...MoreI moved from Florida to New York for this Job. Unfortunately they are moving head quarters to Colorado Springs. This move is not for me, so I will leaving my company (that love) within the next few months. So I moved to New York 10 months ago and will be looking for a new job and to build a new me in New York City.
9 weeks ago

Alexandra Levit: This sounds like the right move, Teresa. There are still more opportunities in NYC than anywhere else.
9 weeks ago

Benjamin Jancewicz Hey guys,
If you're in between jobs, consider freelancing! A new freelance group has been created for employers to post up temporary work. Check it out!

MoreHey guys,
If you're in between jobs, consider freelancing! A new freelance group has been created for employers to post up temporary work. Check it out!

http://www.brazencareerist.com/network/hire-a-freelancer

9 weeks ago from New Job, New You

cory huff: thanks for this!
9 weeks ago

Alexandra Levit: Great suggestion, Ben, thanks!
9 weeks ago

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9 weeks ago from New Job, New You

Cynthia Murdaugh I decided to start my own company. I have a Professional Bookkeeping Service.

10 weeks ago from New Job, New You

Stephen Cullen So I have been with a company for just shy of 8 years, I don't like the industry at all and have begun the process of the job/career change. My near and dear friend JR Moreau is always directing ...MoreSo I have been with a company for just shy of 8 years, I don't like the industry at all and have begun the process of the job/career change. My near and dear friend JR Moreau is always directing me to Brazen as he works for them. Today I have beenb reading through posts and this really is a remarkable network for moving forward in your life and stories like Esteban's are great motivation.

Esteban, congratulations on your new found position!

10 weeks ago from New Job, New You

Megan Atkinson: Stephen -
Welcome! I, too, am new here and absolutely hooked. Just in the short two weeks that I've been following BC, I've managed to ...MoreStephen -
Welcome! I, too, am new here and absolutely hooked. Just in the short two weeks that I've been following BC, I've managed to muster up some fantastic ideas to improve my career situation. Please let us all know if there is anything we can do to help you in your career change ventures... and good luck to you!
10 weeks ago

Interesting report on NPR this morning: Americans' Job Satisfaction Falls To Record Low - those under 25 most dissatisfied: MoreInteresting report on NPR this morning: Americans' Job Satisfaction Falls To Record Low - those under 25 most dissatisfied: http://bit.ly/793rpe

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Alexandra Levit: I saw this too, Richard. So, so scary!
10 weeks ago

JR Moreau: I like that Sharalyn Hartwel points out that entry level jobs are a big part of what's causing Gen Y's employment dissatisfaction.
MoreI like that Sharalyn Hartwel points out that entry level jobs are a big part of what's causing Gen Y's employment dissatisfaction.
http://www.examiner.com/examiner/x-13207-Generation-Y-Examiner~y2010m1d7...
I wonder if this could be solved by changing up job roles, titles and responsibilities. If a company is tight on money and cannot offer raises/more benefits, they owe it to their employees to be flexible if they want to keep them.
10 weeks ago

Alexandra Levit So who lives in Chicago?

13 weeks ago from New Job, New You

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Lauren Burns: I'm also in Chicago - working in the healthcare IT/community healthcare field. Although my employment hasn't formally changed in the last year, ...MoreI'm also in Chicago - working in the healthcare IT/community healthcare field. Although my employment hasn't formally changed in the last year, what is going on and the focus of what I do has changed a lot with what has been going on nationally in healthcare policy as well as our internal growth as an organization.
12 weeks ago

Alexandra Levit: Al and Lauren, are you guys coming to the party on Tuesday?
10 weeks ago

Ryan Paugh Wow Alexandra! You're all over the place!

Just read your Mashable post, 4 Steps for Effective Online Networking: MoreWow Alexandra! You're all over the place!

Just read your Mashable post, 4 Steps for Effective Online Networking: http://bit.ly/4tla3n

10 weeks ago from New Job, New You

Sajid Akhtar: thanks for posting this link up Ryan...this is exactly the advice I've been looking for and of course thanks to Alexandra for writing it - I think ...Morethanks for posting this link up Ryan...this is exactly the advice I've been looking for and of course thanks to Alexandra for writing it - I think i need to invest in your book Alexandra
10 weeks ago

Alexandra Levit: Thanks, Ryan and Sajid. I hope you guys like the new book. Your encouragement means everything to me.
10 weeks ago

Alexandra Levit Did you order your copy of New Job, New You already? If so, don't forget to claim your free gifts: MoreDid you order your copy of New Job, New You already? If so, don't forget to claim your free gifts: http://www.newjobnewyou.com/gifts.html

11 weeks ago from New Job, New You

Joshua Waldman I'll be interviewing Hal Thomas Live on Jan 4th. Hal got his job with one tweet, and a good blog. This free webinar will explore bringing creativity into the job search. Please join me: MoreI'll be interviewing Hal Thomas Live on Jan 4th. Hal got his job with one tweet, and a good blog. This free webinar will explore bringing creativity into the job search. Please join me: http://cli.gs/Y6GPnJ

11 weeks ago from New Job, New You

Joshua Waldman Have you guys looked at these Job Seeker case studies yet? http://cli.gs/cases All of them found jobs using social ...MoreHave you guys looked at these Job Seeker case studies yet? http://cli.gs/cases All of them found jobs using social media. There are definitely some similarities in their approach.

12 weeks ago from New Job, New You

Troy Vollenweider I hope I can re-invigorate my career in 2010 by getting back to the basics of my personality and using the skills that come natural to me. I would like to focus on moving my career towards ...MoreI hope I can re-invigorate my career in 2010 by getting back to the basics of my personality and using the skills that come natural to me. I would like to focus on moving my career towards opportunities that allow me to use my voice and presentation skills. A training/facilitator/consultant position is where I am focusing. I realize that is a little bit broad. As I continue to search and get input from others, I think I will be able to narrow my focus.

13 weeks ago from New Job, New You

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Joshua Waldman: Do you have any video footage of you presenting/facilitating? You can use those clips to add credibility to an online resume, like VisualCV.
13 weeks ago

Alexandra Levit: Great suggestion from Josh. I might steal it myself!
13 weeks ago

Eric Matas Oh - link to "New Job, New You" network: MoreOh - link to "New Job, New You" network: http://www.brazencareerist.com/group/new-job-new-you

13 weeks ago from New Job, New You

Eric Matas: Oops-ignore that link...you're already here! :-P
13 weeks ago

Joshua Waldman Hey, I just reviewed Chris Brogen's new eBook about using social networking to find a job. Wonder what you guys think: MoreHey, I just reviewed Chris Brogen's new eBook about using social networking to find a job. Wonder what you guys think: http://bit.ly/61OVyl

13 weeks ago from New Job, New You

Alexandra Levit: I liked it. Did you guys see Seth Godin's new compilation, What Matters Now? Very cool, and featuring our own Penelope Trunk! MoreI liked it. Did you guys see Seth Godin's new compilation, What Matters Now? Very cool, and featuring our own Penelope Trunk! http://www.scribd.com/doc/23711234/What-Matters-Now
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