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Network Leader: Grady Locklear
Joshua Waldman
Are you guys going to join me on Network Roulette tonight? I'm hosting the webinar.
Grady Locklear created the event Portland Brazen Meetup, DECEMBER 2010
80 weeks ago from the group PDX Brazen Careerists 5 rsvps
Grady Locklear
By the way, next Thursday's meetup is open invite, so bring along any young Portland folks who want to network over a drink or two :) http://bit.ly/9BapAZ
Megan Blankenship
Hello everyone! I'm new to PDX Brazen Careerists and wanted to introduce myself. I recently graduated with an arts admin MA and looking for a job in marketing. I blog at MarketingMegan.com and tweet @marketingmegan1, as well as coordinate events for Uncorked, a social club for wine lovers (http://www.portlanduncorked.com). The next Uncorked event is on the 18th; I can message more info to anyone interested in joining me after at the Meetup. I hope to connect with all of you soon!
Miranda M. Hansen
Hey Portlanders, I won't be able to make the meetup so I thought I would introduce myself to you here. I'm new to Brazen Careerist and to Portland! Hope we can connect.
Bret Bernhoft:
That sounds like a good idea to me. Why don't we aim for the first week in November?
83 weeks ago
83 weeks ago
cory huff
Planning a Social Media Strategy: Thursday October 21 at 12:30 PM
http://cintamedia.com/social-media-company-portland/social-media-meetup
Bret Bernhoft
Is everyone interested in a Meet Up again? I would like to see everyone.
Grady Locklear:
I think that's a good idea :) Sorry for the late reply, my email updates don't seem to be working...
92 weeks ago
92 weeks ago
Donovan Chandler
Hi everyone. I'm sorry I didn't get to have one last beer with you all, but I'm excited to announce that I've found a job! I'm actually already working from Oakland CA. It's a great position with a great company.
Joshua, I think I owe it to your Information Interview strategy. I evangelize it to everyone looking for a new position!
Donovan Chandler:
Firstly, I have to credit Joshua Waldman at More
Firstly, I have to credit Joshua Waldman at http://careerenlightenment.net/ for the basic concept. I looked for a link to send you to but couldn't find one. It might actually be part of his course materials, so I'll just give it to you in a nutshell.
If you ask for an interview, you immediately frame the interaction as a high-stakes conversation. You probably don't want that, and the hiring manager probably doesn't want to deal with it either. You're much more likely to get a positive response if you merely ask for a short discussion about his/her role at the company.
Sure enough, everyone I asked agreed to my request. At that point, I found that I got a lot of helpful information that helped me determine my fit for the job and the best way to apply. And, perhaps more importantly, it established a personal connection within the company. In my case, the person I "interviewed" ended up going directly back to the company and advocated for me! It doesn't need to be a hiring manager that you approach. In fact, that person told me he was too busy.
Joshua provided additional suggestions and template messages, but hopefully this gives you the basic idea.
105 weeks ago
Firstly, I have to credit Joshua Waldman at More
Firstly, I have to credit Joshua Waldman at http://careerenlightenment.net/ for the basic concept. I looked for a link to send you to but couldn't find one. It might actually be part of his course materials, so I'll just give it to you in a nutshell.
If you ask for an interview, you immediately frame the interaction as a high-stakes conversation. You probably don't want that, and the hiring manager probably doesn't want to deal with it either. You're much more likely to get a positive response if you merely ask for a short discussion about his/her role at the company.
Sure enough, everyone I asked agreed to my request. At that point, I found that I got a lot of helpful information that helped me determine my fit for the job and the best way to apply. And, perhaps more importantly, it established a personal connection within the company. In my case, the person I "interviewed" ended up going directly back to the company and advocated for me! It doesn't need to be a hiring manager that you approach. In fact, that person told me he was too busy.
Joshua provided additional suggestions and template messages, but hopefully this gives you the basic idea.
105 weeks ago
Amye Scavarda
Let's do a meetup: Thursday, July 8th, at Petisco. 1411 NE Broadway St, http://petiscopdx.com. Who's in?
Grady Locklear
Hey peeps, I just started working at Waggener Edstrom. Today was my first day and I know I'll be too busy to organize a meetup this month. If someone else wants to take the lead, let me know. Otherwise, we'll talk next month :)
Grady Locklear
Upcoming Portland event from the SAO (if you're between jobs, registration is free) http://www.sao.org/events/event_details.asp?id=106881
Grady Locklear
It was fun to meet Lance and Kim last week - thanks for coming out (Lance, it sucks that the Blazers game was such a let down)... Anyway, we have 70 group members now, and I hope we keep getting to meet and network with new people here in town :)
Grady Locklear
Looks like we have at least 10 people so far... always room for more, so feel free to bring friends, lovers, etc.
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Meg Smith
Hoping to move to Portland in the next six months. Tips/tricks/cheat sheets always appreciated. Cheers guys!
Grady Locklear:
Hey! Do you have any specific questions? There is a thriving social media community in Portland, so look any of us up on Twitter for some good ...MoreHey! Do you have any specific questions? There is a thriving social media community in Portland, so look any of us up on Twitter for some good links, lists to follow, etc :)
110 weeks ago
110 weeks ago
Grady Locklear
Hey everybody, I think it's time for another meetup. How about a Thursday night around 7pm? Either 4/15 or 4/22... thoughts?
Grady Locklear:
I keep thinking there's another event on Thursday... let's do Wednesday 4/21 instead. Sound good?
110 weeks ago
110 weeks ago
Grady Locklear:
Also, I was thinking we could meet at Life of Riley's (haven't been there yet), Henry's pub or somewhere else in the downtown area... I am open to ...MoreAlso, I was thinking we could meet at Life of Riley's (haven't been there yet), Henry's pub or somewhere else in the downtown area... I am open to suggestions.
110 weeks ago
110 weeks ago
Ryan Paugh
Hey Guys. This article caught my eye today in Fast Company - http://bit.ly/crfwqD - Talks about why you should start a company in Portland. Enjoy!
Shannon Coffey:
Thanks for this -- it's right in my boathouse. I'm starting up a small publishing company here in the South Bay (Silicon Valley), and plan to move ...MoreThanks for this -- it's right in my boathouse. I'm starting up a small publishing company here in the South Bay (Silicon Valley), and plan to move it up to Portland in about 18 mos. Nice to know they're still enthusiastic about the "creative class."
112 weeks ago
112 weeks ago
Ryan Paugh:
You've come to the right place. I recommend getting connected w/ some of the great people in this network. The Portland Brazen Careerist crew is ...MoreYou've come to the right place. I recommend getting connected w/ some of the great people in this network. The Portland Brazen Careerist crew is very active.
112 weeks ago
112 weeks ago
Joshua Waldman
Aren't you glad we're not under 3 feet of snow this year!
Grady Locklear
Next Tuesday at 5:30 there is a PR agency tour of Edelman, hosted by the New Pros group in the Portland chapter of the Public Relations Society of America.
It's free to come along, so get in touch with me if you'd like to be there (and have less than 5 years of PR experience).
Grady Locklear
Next Wednesday, Penelope Trunk and Ryan Paugh are having a free webinar for Location Independent and wannabe Location Independent workers: http://www.brazencareerist.com/webinar/location-independent
Grady Locklear
We had a really small group for the last meetup... seems like a lot of people were out of town or too busy to make it.
I want to see if we can all agree on a consistent time each month. What if we try the last Wednesday of each month, at 7:30pm... any thoughts?
Dead Hedge:
That day/time sounds good to me and I think a consistent time is good a good idea. Thanks for organizing and taking the lead. If you build it, we ...MoreThat day/time sounds good to me and I think a consistent time is good a good idea. Thanks for organizing and taking the lead. If you build it, we will come.
120 weeks ago
120 weeks ago
Joshua Waldman
We have a location!! Yay! I'll see everyone there at 7:30 (Paccini at 1717 SW Park Ave)
Joshua Waldman
We have a location!! Yay! I'll see everyone there at 7:30 (Paccini at 1717 SW Park Ave)
Joshua Waldman
Do we have a room yet?
Dead Hedge
I won't be able to make it to the meet up tomorrow. Have fun and I'll catch all y'all later.
Joshua Waldman
Grady, still waiting on a room at PSU. Who is in charge of this part? Have to coordinate with our guest speaker....
Grady Locklear:
Bret has the lead on a room at PSU. Have you been able to connect with him?
121 weeks ago
121 weeks ago
