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Screw the System

Kick ass ideas for "GenY Professionals" to up the ante on their job search. Tips, stories, advice and inspiration for those of us who seriously don't feel like blasting out emails and perfecting cover letters. There are other ways you know...

Network Leader: Marian Schembari

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Arsene Hodali A post on what I do for a living. It might help you understand what YOU do for a living. MoreA post on what I do for a living. It might help you understand what YOU do for a living. http://www.danceproof.com/i-chase-excitement-not-happiness/

3 weeks ago from Screw the System

Marian Schembari Check out this new article on ABC.com, it's super relevant to this group (plus, I'm mentioned on page 3) Recession Refuseniks: Getting a Job in a Dying Profession: MoreCheck out this new article on ABC.com, it's super relevant to this group (plus, I'm mentioned on page 3) Recession Refuseniks: Getting a Job in a Dying Profession: http://bit.ly/ax1glG

7 weeks ago from Screw the System

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JR Moreau: Yeah, I mean trying to forge horse shoes like my grandfather did is kind of stupid because that stuff simply isn't done in America anymore... ...MoreYeah, I mean trying to forge horse shoes like my grandfather did is kind of stupid because that stuff simply isn't done in America anymore... however there are certain things that innovation and boldness can make real.
7 weeks ago

Marian Schembari: Isao, I could not agree with you more!
7 weeks ago

Marian Schembari Guys, just a note and I hope you'll spread the message around: please please please keep the "social" part of "social media" in mind when using it to promote yourself or your company... Do people ...MoreGuys, just a note and I hope you'll spread the message around: please please please keep the "social" part of "social media" in mind when using it to promote yourself or your company... Do people understand the "social" part of "social media"? http://bit.ly/4taTaf

8 weeks ago from Screw the System

Isao Kato: Hilarious. Come to think of the incident - we might all be sharing the same motivation (look at ME) but since everybody is too busy saying so we ...MoreHilarious. Come to think of the incident - we might all be sharing the same motivation (look at ME) but since everybody is too busy saying so we the *ahem* conscious bloggers write about THEM so they will look at us. Maybe what that guy needed was to be MORE desperate for attention so that he finds a way for us to think he is worth it?
8 weeks ago

Isao Kato I am wondering if using social media actually substitutes emails and resumes or just make us closer to the person to whom we shoot those 20th-century job-hunting arsenals. I haven't got jobs ...MoreI am wondering if using social media actually substitutes emails and resumes or just make us closer to the person to whom we shoot those 20th-century job-hunting arsenals. I haven't got jobs through I am not sure (I got good friends with no job-string attached)

9 weeks ago from Screw the System

Marian Schembari: Honestly? I think in some cases it can. You obviously need a resume and all that but since networking/who you know is THE number one way to get a ...MoreHonestly? I think in some cases it can. You obviously need a resume and all that but since networking/who you know is THE number one way to get a job, social media and screwing the system (aka not using 20th century job-hunting arsenals) gets us in touch with these people so were not getting carpal tunnel clicking "apply" on every job application website under the sun.
9 weeks ago

Isao Kato: Looks like I was still operating in the 20th century mindset that we need to get close to the "hiring manager." So wrong - nowadays people make ...MoreLooks like I was still operating in the 20th century mindset that we need to get close to the "hiring manager." So wrong - nowadays people make connections (=hire) directly based on projects, so knowing people equals getting the job. Thank you, it's now clearer to me why we use social media.
9 weeks ago

Justin Rheinhardt Great concept for a network! I rarely join these networks/groups (I should, but I don't) but this one definitely caught my eye...I look forward to sharing, and reading some great stories/advice!

9 weeks ago from Screw the System

Aurora Bell Ugh, I am just here to barf along with you for now, and don't have much to offer from personal experience. Although I HAVE actually been hooked up with a possible gig over twitter: a ...MoreUgh, I am just here to barf along with you for now, and don't have much to offer from personal experience. Although I HAVE actually been hooked up with a possible gig over twitter: a well-connected lady stumbled on my blog and then we followed each other on twitter and she started messaging me about a guy she knew who was looking for social media help. Weird to try to discuss a job in all tweets. Kind of fun though.

9 weeks ago from Screw the System

Russell Allert I would say the best way to find jobs online would be to target niche websites rather than the traditional "big boys". This will allow you to focus on your talents rather than the traditional ...MoreI would say the best way to find jobs online would be to target niche websites rather than the traditional "big boys". This will allow you to focus on your talents rather than the traditional shotgun approach most use.

Then there is always http://www.twitterjobsearch.com/ for those of you who are socially minded.

9 weeks ago from Screw the System

Marian Schembari Okay Careerists! I'm totally stoked for this network. I want to hear your cool stories and ideas on how to get a job by a) not following the rules and b) avoiding the annoying habits desperate job ...MoreOkay Careerists! I'm totally stoked for this network. I want to hear your cool stories and ideas on how to get a job by a) not following the rules and b) avoiding the annoying habits desperate job hunters have (like bringing cookies to an interview. Or pink resumes. Barf.)

9 weeks ago from Screw the System

Russell Allert: Mmmm... cookies.
9 weeks ago

JR Moreau I feel like this should be the network photo, but I like yours too :-)
MoreI feel like this should be the network photo, but I like yours too :-)
http://rustyoscar.files.wordpress.com/2007/06/fight-club-still.jpg

9 weeks ago from Screw the System