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Ryan Paugh Even though I'm currently living in Madison, WI I'd really love to move back to the East Coast soon to be near more friends and family. I've sold my girlfriend on the idea of coming with me. Her first pick is somewhere in North Carolina. My first pick is somewhere in/around Boston, MA. She thinks Boston is too cold + doesn't have enough of an artsy scene. I guess I'm not really sure. I figured I'd leave it up to the experts. Any thoughts guys?

83 weeks ago from Relocation, Boston, Beantown Bloggers and North Carolina Bloggers2 more

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Rick Wahlberg: Despite the unemployment rate consider Providence, RI. You can still work in the Boston market.
We have a fine cluster of regional theater with ...MoreDespite the unemployment rate consider Providence, RI. You can still work in the Boston market.
We have a fine cluster of regional theater with a national reputation. And a fine local music scene.

And a cluster of excellent colleges, Brown University, Rhode Island School Of Design, Johnson & Wales...

North Carolina is nice too, different. Cost of living is less but so are salaries.

Good luck. I lived in WI for two years before returning to RI, don't regret it.
81 weeks ago
Harriet May: Yay to North Carolina! I love Charlotte. Uptown is fabulous, and getting better. We have NoDa which is our art district, and lots of nightlife ...MoreYay to North Carolina! I love Charlotte. Uptown is fabulous, and getting better. We have NoDa which is our art district, and lots of nightlife and restaurants and local events. It still feels like a small town though.

I'm working in Wilmington right now, which is a big difference... great for people watching but I haven't made my mind up about it yet!
76 weeks ago
 
Susan Johnston Hi BCers! I'm actually based in Boston, but I've been assigned to write an article about Twitter users in NC. Specifically I need to find a recent grad in NC who has found a job through Twitter or networked their way to a job through Twitter and would be up for a quick interview by phone or email before next Wedesday (I know - it's a tall order!). Does this sound like you or someone you know? Let me know - thanks!

113 weeks ago from North Carolina Bloggers

 
Melinda McKee Any advice on moving beyond "professional volunteer writer" status to landing paying gigs? I've written my share of pro bono marketing copy and guest blog posts (including to some national audiences); now trying to figure out how to actually monetize my skills. Any words of wisdom are appreciated!

25 weeks ago from Gen-Y Professional Bloggers, North Carolina Bloggers and Professional Writers and Editors1 more

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Mike Ambassador Bruny: Melinda, solid advice above. I would also keep an eye out for folks who post in different forums asking for feedback on what they have written. ...MoreMelinda, solid advice above. I would also keep an eye out for folks who post in different forums asking for feedback on what they have written. It may be an opportunity for future biz. Do keep us posted on how it goes and when you get that first paid gig (it's quite a feeling).
24 weeks ago
Alyssa Martino: Hi Melinda, Sorry this response is so late. But my advice is to create a professional looking website and gather testimonials from clients to ...MoreHi Melinda, Sorry this response is so late. But my advice is to create a professional looking website and gather testimonials from clients to feature on them -- even if your past gigs were pro bono, you don't have to advertise that and can gain new clients based on your excellent reviews from the past! :)
19 weeks ago
 
Courtney Canfield Please Help! I'm helping my boyfriend in his search for a Certified BMW technician for immediate hire at his successful, independent BMW dealership & service shop in Greensboro. We've been looking for the past 6 months & have had no luck. The only resumes we've received are from unqualified candidates, many of whom lie about their certifications & work experience. If any one has any referrals, or if you are a certified tech yourself looking for work in our area, please contact me for more info!

20 weeks ago from North Carolina Bloggers

 
Jason H. Parker Those of you in Raleigh, check this out: http://www.wral.com/entertainment/out_and_about/blogpost/10108493/ Brazen member & personal friend Carlee Mallard won everyone in Raleigh free gasoline today! Well, everyone that can make it.

21 weeks ago from Raleigh, Durham and Chapel Hill, NC and North Carolina Bloggers

Melinda McKee: So that's how that happened! Way to go, Carlee. (PS Jason - did you see my message on LinkedIn?)
21 weeks ago
JRandom42: Killing a monster? Nothing beats a fully charged compression phaser rifle. :)
23 weeks ago
Edward Antrobus: You befriend an injured one and train it. No wait, that's a dragon. :)
23 weeks ago
 
Harriet May The company I work for, Loom Learning, is about to start looking for a new help desk agent. We're a startup elearning company, so everything is new and exciting. No experience necessary, although some tech knowledge would be beneficial. Great hours, great people. Must be a good communicator and in the Charlotte area. Let me know if you or someone you know is interested! www.loomlearning.com

65 weeks ago from North Carolina Bloggers, Web Startups, Young Professional Women (YPW), Work/Life Blur and Cloud Computing3 more

 
Jason H. Parker Hey Brazen Community! I want to crowdsource some feedback from you. First, would you be interested in a virtual event where we'd connect you with our community's top bloggers? If we hosted this, would you also want to talk to other up-and-coming bloggers as well? Second, would there be any value for our community in hosting another virtual event to connect career and life coaches with aspiring professionals? Third, are you interested in being a featured blogger? Let me know!

44 weeks ago from Blogging Ideas, Gen-Y Professional Bloggers, Wordpress Bloggers, North Carolina Bloggers and Washington D.C.3 more

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Benny: Sounds great. I have a blog and would love this opportunity.
43 weeks ago
Jason H. Parker: Hey all! Rather than follow up, I'd really appreciate if you'd get in touch with me directly to discuss this.

If you're interested, please PM me ...MoreHey all! Rather than follow up, I'd really appreciate if you'd get in touch with me directly to discuss this.

If you're interested, please PM me on Brazen or shoot me an email directly, jason at brazencareerist dot com.

Looking forward to our follow up conversations!
42 weeks ago
 
Harriet May I am trying an experiment with my blog, www.harrietmay.com. As of today I am writing it as if it were a novel. It may not work, it may be a disaster, but in some ways I think it feels more natural to me, and that this is not only an experiment but also a natural evolution. Have you changed your blog recently? Are you finding that it is growing naturally, or have you always had a clear idea of what it should look like and focus on?

45 weeks ago from North Carolina Bloggers, Brazen Bloggers, Personal Branding, Creatively Inspired and Creative Writing3 more

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LadyBlueShame: I have experimented with my blog for two years until it became what it is now, a lifestyle blog. It started out as more of a diary and now it's ...MoreI have experimented with my blog for two years until it became what it is now, a lifestyle blog. It started out as more of a diary and now it's full of humor, advice and quips about life. Now I am pretty clear on what content I want to include on there. It's good to evolve a little bit and keep bettering your brand [or in your case, your blog].
44 weeks ago
Matthew Sigmon: Finding your stride with how you express yourself publicly can feel like a massive undertaking. There's a weird thing that happens with a lot of ...MoreFinding your stride with how you express yourself publicly can feel like a massive undertaking. There's a weird thing that happens with a lot of "careerists," I think, where they encounter this "rule" that says THERE MUST BE A BLOG. Then you wind up with myriads of people bending over backward in excruciating ways to try to find something to say as close to every day as possible because... THERE MUST BE A BLOG. There's a lot to be said for waiting until you are sure you have something to say before saying it. It's like Rainer Maria Rilke's advice in "Letters to a Young Poet"- if you wake in the middle of the night and think, "I must write," then write. Otherwise, don't.

I took a crack at a standard blog format, but just lately had to adapt it to my left-of-center approach. http://furtherelement.com
43 weeks ago
 
Melinda McKee Well hello there NC bloggers - just joined the group. My blog is www.techforhippies.com (a space for "finding people-friendly balance in a tech-heavy world"). It focuses on personal balance as well as organizational balance, with respect to the role of technology in our lives. Up today: 10 signs you need less tech time! :)

44 weeks ago from North Carolina Bloggers

 
Harriet May My blog is going to stay Resume Mascara, and is now officially http://resumemascara.com! Please check it out and comment, and if you'd like to guest post just let me know.

51 weeks ago from Resume Feedback, North Carolina Bloggers, Blogging Ideas, Entry-Level Young Professionals and GenYJourney: Tips, Insights, Experiences For Young Professionals3 more

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Jesse Shy: Thanks Edward, that is what I meant by prenurial. Actually I think the department is the right size and as the company grows and changes and the ...MoreThanks Edward, that is what I meant by prenurial. Actually I think the department is the right size and as the company grows and changes and the department does hire new people, they can get them off on the right foot as it is. Also, we were successful enough in our department that we started reaching into the departments that we interacted with. This was lead by the two best people in my department, not me.

@Megan: Seconding what Edward said. If grouping your appointments wasn't a big deal, there would not be route planning software that calculates shortest path. Are you aware the UPS no left turn program? http://www.e-myth.com/cs/user/print/post/ups-makes-the-right-turn

Let me suggest that if you are not aware of it to look into Six Sigma. I am not saying you have to get certified, learn and understand the techniques and apply them to your industry, you will be surprised.

I understand not everyone is like this. What I am saying is that if you are not like this, I don't have a spot for you on MY team. What those on my team learn is that this actually makes there job easier and frees there time to do less mundane and more interesting work. Which in turn gives them opportunities to gain breadth and depth to their skill set. I just don't have space for people who want to come to work and no matter how well they do it, are satisfied being in the same position doing the same work, the same way, year after year. -- "A monkey can do that." http://resumemascara.com/2011/02/11/a-monkey-could-do-that/
51 weeks ago
Megan Atkinson: @Edward and Jesse, I totally understand that small cuts are still important. (Jesse, thanks for Six Sigma and UPS references, I'll be looking at ...More@Edward and Jesse, I totally understand that small cuts are still important. (Jesse, thanks for Six Sigma and UPS references, I'll be looking at them tonight for sure!) My concern with including that on my resume is that I would rather fill the space with big, juicy achievements: such as meeting all my clients' goals under budget, landing major customers to participate in our clients' programs, etc. I guess my less-than-successfully-executed point was that I contribute to my clients' success much much more than my company's bottom line (due to my position). Sometimes the cutting costs and bringing in revenue stuff doesn't pale in comparison to what a person actually achieves. I kind of feel "grouping appointments" would look extremely out of place when adjacent to my role-specific achievements. I'm not the greatest resume organizer though.
51 weeks ago
 
Ryan Paugh Depending on whether or not I get snowed in this week, I'll be traveling down to Charlotte Wednesday-Saturday. I'm looking for some hot spots to visit. Also, I'd love to meet up with some people :)

53 weeks ago from North Carolina Bloggers

Erin: I'd love to! You have so much career insight. Amelie's Bakery is a GREAT place & atmosphere to have a casual meeting of a group. MoreI'd love to! You have so much career insight. Amelie's Bakery is a GREAT place & atmosphere to have a casual meeting of a group. http://www.ameliesfrenchbakery.com/ Please keep me posted.
53 weeks ago
Ryan Paugh: Hey Erin, I'm never going to make it out of Madison. We're getting a HUGE blizzard today/tomorrow, but I'll let you know when I reschedule my trip.
53 weeks ago
 
Ryan Paugh How is this strange weather down south affecting your work week? I just emailed a contact of mine in Northern Florida and their offices are closed. Are your offices closed?

56 weeks ago from Atlanta Professionals, Charleston, SC, Central Florida Professionals and North Carolina Bloggers2 more

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Laura Johnston: Everything is still shut down in ATL. No snow days when you work from home, unfortunately.
56 weeks ago
Ryan Paugh: We only got about one inch here in Wisconsin. I'm amazed by how battered the East Coast is getting these past two years while we get so little...
56 weeks ago
 
Harriet May Looking for a new customer support rep in the Charlotte area! Since we're a startup (in the elearning industry) it's nothing like being in a call center and reading from a script. Our team all works together and we all work outside job descriptions. Ideal candidate would be recent grad looking for entry-level job and chance to gain valuable experience. Anyone interested or know anyone who might be?

60 weeks ago from Entry-Level Young Professionals, Location Independent, North Carolina Bloggers, Personal Development and Web Startups3 more

 
Verna I own a private practice In Fayetteville, NC, right next to Ft. Bragg. I am looking for an LCSW who is a good fit for my practice. If anyone knows an LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) who is friendly and easy to work with.. please send them my way! thanks!

66 weeks ago from North Carolina Bloggers

 
Verna I own a private practice In Fayetteville, NC, right next to Ft. Bragg. I am looking for an LCSW who is a good fit for my practice. If anyone knows an LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) who is friendly and easy to work with.. please send them my way! thanks!

66 weeks ago from North Carolina Bloggers

 
Carlee Mallard Fellow BCer and I have just started a new meetup: the Triangle Community of Developing Careerists. Check out the meetup page (http://bit.ly/cVsNdH) to see what we're planning & if you'd like to join, take this quick survey so we can learn more about your own goals & needs: http://bit.ly/dbc1CF

71 weeks ago from Raleigh, Durham and Chapel Hill, NC and North Carolina Bloggers

 
Carlee Mallard Official Brazen Careerist meetup on Wednesday in downtown Raleigh. Check out the meetup page (http://www.meetup.com/brazen/24574/), sign up, and come meet up with fellow brazenites! We're recording a video discussion about what makes Raleigh a great place for young professionals to live and work.

72 weeks ago from North Carolina Bloggers and Raleigh, Durham and Chapel Hill, NC

 
V. Holman Here is something to Blog about the Triangle's First Make-Up Artistry Bootcamp 101! If you or someone you know are interested in learning more about personal make-up techniques or entering into the industry please see our flier http://bit.ly/mua2010_flier for detailed information and pre-register. Pre-registering will enter you into the drawing for fab prizes. Limited seating.

73 weeks ago from North Carolina Bloggers

 
Jason H. Parker I've recently received a lot of support from the Brazen Community and in other social networks in which I am involved. I'm going to be supporting my family in the Triangle (as in Raleigh-Durham) Memory Walk, a fundraising and awareness event for Alzheimer's Disease. If you have 2 minutes to read my story, I'd really appreciate it. Check it out here: http://ow.ly/2ALL1 Feel free to donate, if you feel led to do so. I'm only a few dollars away from my personal goal.

74 weeks ago from North Carolina Bloggers, Washington D.C., Nonprofiteers, Entry-Level Young Professionals and Social Entrepreneurs3 more

 
Jason H. Parker "My Father's Job -- And Why I Support Him" http://ow.ly/2uGvW -- Need your help to combat #alzheimer's -- Please Share. Love, Jason.

76 weeks ago from Washington D.C., North Carolina Bloggers, Entry-Level Young Professionals, Nonprofiteers and Job Resources and Career Coaching3 more

 
Carlee Mallard Official Brazen Careerist meetup on Wednesday in Brier Creek (Raleigh). Check out the meetup page (http://www.meetup.com/brazen/19522/), sign up, and come meet up with fellow brazenites! We're recording a video discussion about what we do to keep ourselves in the driver's seat of our own life & career!

77 weeks ago from North Carolina Bloggers

 
Eva Rykr What is your policy for others "republishing" or "reprinting" your content? Do you charge a fee? Do you forbid commercial use? Or... do you not care how others use it at all as long as they provide attribution?

78 weeks ago from Professional Writers and Editors, Freelancing, Brazen Bloggers, Wordpress Bloggers and North Carolina Bloggers3 more

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Matthew Everett: There are too many people with "blogs" or websites devoted to making money off adverts and the easiest way to bulk them up is steal content. Just ...MoreThere are too many people with "blogs" or websites devoted to making money off adverts and the easiest way to bulk them up is steal content. Just because they link to you or credit you doesn't mean anything.

Don't get me wrong, I don't mind people quoting and offering their own opinions and analysis, but there is never any reason to repost content in its entirety. The bottom line for me is that if my content is making someone money (directly or indirectly) that person should be me.

@Sandrine As for what people do about it, contact them and tell them to remove it if that doesn't work, step it up and get an attorney.

78 weeks ago
Cooper: I've been blogging since I was a freshman in college. I remember getting emails from reader who saw my content reproduced, and I'd email asking ...MoreI've been blogging since I was a freshman in college. I remember getting emails from reader who saw my content reproduced, and I'd email asking the blogger to remove the content or attribute the work to me. It was exhausting.

It became less important with time, too time consuming to bother with. I am bothered by splogs more so than real creative bloggers using my work.

I have considered going the un copyrighted way of Zen habits. The blogesphere is just too large and there is no time.
http://zenhabits.net/open-source-blogging-feel-free-to-steal-my-content/

Understand, my blog is personal. It doesn't contain my academic work or professional analysis. I don't make my living by writing and never intend to, so this is where I am coming from.
78 weeks ago
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