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Angie Raughley Discussion Series Question 2- 'Why are you leaving your current position?' now available. For this and other questions answered, folllow Randstad's discussion series on 20 Frequently Asked ...MoreDiscussion Series Question 2- 'Why are you leaving your current position?' now available. For this and other questions answered, folllow Randstad's discussion series on 20 Frequently Asked Interview Questions and share your examples and feedback. Use the link below to connect to Randstad's Facebook page (Randstad USA- Join our Team)

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8 minutes ago from Randstad, We're Hiring, Resume Feedback, Atlanta Professionals and Washington D.C.3 more

Tariq West I'm putting together my reading list for the next 6-12 months. Here is what I have so far: http://bit.ly/dmI6dn | ...MoreI'm putting together my reading list for the next 6-12 months. Here is what I have so far: http://bit.ly/dmI6dn | Which books do you think are essential to the well-rounding/grounding of a young mind?

3 days ago from Brazen Undergrads, Nonprofiteers, Entrepreneurs, Washington D.C. and Bay Area Bunch 3 more

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Jay Hepner: Whitman and Jeans? Gotta love it. Dan Pink's Whole New Mind also a must.
1 day ago

Tariq West: @Jay - I will never forget my first and only meeting with Dan Pink - he spoke at my high-school and stuck around after to chat with my econ class. ...More@Jay - I will never forget my first and only meeting with Dan Pink - he spoke at my high-school and stuck around after to chat with my econ class. If I could change anything, I wouldn't have been a smartass and told him he looked like Bob Sagit - he gets it all the time and he is not amused by it. I'm gonna have something redeemingly smart to say next time I meet him.
1 day ago

Ed Barrientos Video killed the radio star: is technology now killing off the Saints? Great St. Patty's Day blog post MoreVideo killed the radio star: is technology now killing off the Saints? Great St. Patty's Day blog post http://bit.ly/crLxgb @emilyjasper

2 days ago from Brazen Careerists on Twitter, NOVA and Washington D.C.1 more

Ed Barrientos Trying to finish a presentation, listening to Radiohead, drinking coffee and trying like crazy to concentrate. Am posting to Brazen and not working on my presentation. Must not be concentrating ...MoreTrying to finish a presentation, listening to Radiohead, drinking coffee and trying like crazy to concentrate. Am posting to Brazen and not working on my presentation. Must not be concentrating hard enough...

6 days ago from Washington D.C. and NOVA

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Jay Hepner: Ay, caramba! Cuando se areglan mi cuarto, no encuentro nada!

Maybe a little Ragged Glory by Neil Young.
5 days ago

Scott Sundsvold: Have you read "Slide:ology" by Nancy Durante? It's inspirational!

3 days ago

Tim Ferro Announcing the "NOVA / DC BC HH" ! This will be a networking and relaxing happy hour for both groups (NOVA and DC). The location is Panache Restaurant. MoreAnnouncing the "NOVA / DC BC HH" ! This will be a networking and relaxing happy hour for both groups (NOVA and DC). The location is Panache Restaurant. http://www.panacherestaurant.com/tysons/index.php When:03/22/2010 - 6:00pm - 9:00pm Where: 1753 Pinnacle Drive, McLean, VA, 22102

4 days ago from NOVA and Washington D.C.

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Jay Hepner: Sign me up! Probably there by 7:00. Traffic pending.
3 days ago

Pamela Selle: How do you get there without a car? Or anyone coming from Dupont Circle area?
3 days ago

Ed Barrientos Great post from @donnafenn for anyone who has managed interns or is thinking about hiring interns http://bit.ly/90tijI

4 days ago from Washington D.C., Venture Capital and Location Independent 1 more

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Tim Ferro created the event NOVA / DC BC HH

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Tim Ferro Ok people, first item of business on the meetup is where? Vote now for either Tysons or Clarendon. Next would be the date March 19th or 22nd?

1 week ago from Washington D.C. and NOVA

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Ed Barrientos: I would also vote for Tysons.
1 week ago

Tim Ferro: The event has been created!
4 days ago

Ed Barrientos Great blog post on committing career suicide. If your career is hitting a dead end, it may be time to face the painful truth: MoreGreat blog post on committing career suicide. If your career is hitting a dead end, it may be time to face the painful truth: http://ning.it/9qV2WO

5 days ago from Washington D.C.

Ed Barrientos I sense the time has come to create my own blog. May just have to sit in on Penelope's Blogging Bootcamp to get started MoreI sense the time has come to create my own blog. May just have to sit in on Penelope's Blogging Bootcamp to get started http://bit.ly/aX20Uz

2 weeks ago from Washington D.C., Social Media Marketers and Venture Capital 1 more

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Pamela Selle: Posterous! Posterous! It converted me from a non-public-blogger to having a public blog (my lj still lies close to my heart though - and is ...MorePosterous! Posterous! It converted me from a non-public-blogger to having a public blog (my lj still lies close to my heart though - and is friends only) and @Jillian: I'm a firm believer in now joining something (being twitter/blogging) unless you WANT to, and don't do it because you feel like you OUGHT to.
6 days ago

Jennifer Koren: Thanks Pamela for the Posterous tip! And I too agree that joining something should be because of the WANT not the need.
6 days ago

Tim Ferro How does a meet up event with the NOVA group sound? We could all meet in Tysons or Arlington (clarendon/ballston).

1 week ago from Washington D.C.

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kate: there are a zillion places in tysons - so it really depends on your definition of 'cool'!
1 week ago

Pamela Selle: Bump. Let's get on this next week.
6 days ago

Emily Moore Now that the snow has started to melt - let's start thinking "Meet-up!" How many people would be interested in a BC event in DC?

2 weeks ago from Washington D.C.

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carlita p: Hi All! I am trying to move to the DC area by the Fall. I am currently looking for jobs in donor relations/stewardship or even marketing/pr in ...MoreHi All! I am trying to move to the DC area by the Fall. I am currently looking for jobs in donor relations/stewardship or even marketing/pr in fundraising. I will be visiting the area at the end of April. So if you have a another meet-up then, I'd love to come.
1 week ago

Tariq West: I'd be interested- I'll be in Cali until June though, but anything after that, certainly.
1 week ago

Daniel Sunshine I'm starting a new media innovation and trends group and would like to invite Brazen members to get in touch if you are interested in playing a roll. The group will identify top online and tech ...MoreI'm starting a new media innovation and trends group and would like to invite Brazen members to get in touch if you are interested in playing a roll. The group will identify top online and tech trends and will collaborate to create blog posts on the subjects. This is a great way to focus on topics that interest you and feature your insights to a broader audience. I used to head National Geographic's Gen Y Trends Group and love analyzing the impact of innovation. Post a comment if interested.

1 week ago from Washington D.C. and The Modern Strategist

Tariq West: Hi Daniel, this sounds like a great idea, I'd be interested in hearing more/participating.
1 week ago

Daniel Sunshine: Hi Tariq - glad you're interested. Come join the conversation in the Innovation and Trends Group here MoreHi Tariq - glad you're interested. Come join the conversation in the Innovation and Trends Group here http://bit.ly/907WyY. Looking forward to possibly collaborating with you!
1 week ago

Ed Barrientos When I was the CEO of Arc Second, I would observe how our engineers would post the most obscure technical questions to online forums. Without exception, someone, somewhere in the world would ...MoreWhen I was the CEO of Arc Second, I would observe how our engineers would post the most obscure technical questions to online forums. Without exception, someone, somewhere in the world would always have the right answer & offer a detailed & accurate response. I always thought that this process would be a great way to identify talent. Now, social media is making the identification of people based on their ideas a reality: http://bit.ly/cKq8jR

1 week ago from Washington D.C., Location Independent, Social Media Marketers, Upstarts! and Brazen Careerists on Twitter 3 more

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paulmacp: I don't agree with the premise that you can't be dynamic without loosing resiliency, that you can't be creative and knowledgeable ...MoreI don't agree with the premise that you can't be dynamic without loosing resiliency, that you can't be creative and knowledgeable simultaneously.

The key is experience and earning the right to participate. Gen-Y is in a rush, and feel entitled to be invited to the table and share their opinions when there is no experience to back their assumptions. Gen-Y are educated, and opinionated. So was when I was in my 20tys, but what sets Gen-Y apart from Gen-X is we had no expectation of being herd until we had earned the right to be heard. True some Gen-X got impatient and they broke out on their own to blaze their own trails, but for the most part we paid our dues.

One of the first things I was told out of University by my first supervisor was… You know nothing, if you knew you knew nothing that would be something.

Looking back, those words stung, and at the time I disagreed with every fibre that composed my 20ty nothing existence... looking back, he was right. I had so much more to learn.
1 week ago

subrot0: Paul, I agree with your Gen Y analysis. I like the fact Gen Y has very little patience and is highly educated. My biggest concern is how do you ...MorePaul, I agree with your Gen Y analysis. I like the fact Gen Y has very little patience and is highly educated. My biggest concern is how do you meld the best of Gen X and Gen Y. If you do that you get a very powerful social network that will rival anything else in the world.

What does this network look like? I don't have the slightest idea but it will be absolutely earthshaking. The qualities of this network that it will be dynamic, creative and resilient. It will have the best qualities of Gen X and Gen Y.
1 week ago

Jason H. Parker Hi, all. Will be moving to DC mid-March/April. Looking forward to networking with everyone. I really need your help. I am job searching in order to help support me and my girlfriend. I have both a ...MoreHi, all. Will be moving to DC mid-March/April. Looking forward to networking with everyone. I really need your help. I am job searching in order to help support me and my girlfriend. I have both a sales/marketing and nonprofit background. Ideally, I am looking for a position with a nonprofit that could incorporate my skills with fundraising/marketing. This position could be focused on social media/internet marketing. Anyone have ideas of where to look, or have any leads? Thanks in advance!

4 weeks ago from Washington D.C.

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Amber Lehmann: Jason - idealist.org.
1 week ago

Ed Barrientos: Check out Small Act Network
1 week ago

Erin Klema Hi, everyone! I'm moving to the DC area next month from Michigan. I'm hoping to find a job in journalism or communications, so any news or tips related to DC job hunting, open positions or life in ...MoreHi, everyone! I'm moving to the DC area next month from Michigan. I'm hoping to find a job in journalism or communications, so any news or tips related to DC job hunting, open positions or life in DC would be much appreciated.

1 week ago from Washington D.C.

James Walker: Hi Erin (and DC folks),

If you're looking for comms jobs, I would check out this blog Mopwater PR. Run by a friend of mine, Amanda ...MoreHi Erin (and DC folks),

If you're looking for comms jobs, I would check out this blog Mopwater PR. Run by a friend of mine, Amanda Miller Littlejohn. She regularly does job posts like this full of Comm/PR jobs:
http://ow.ly/1fHsE

Best of luck with the move and everything else.

James
1 week ago

Kristen Jeffers Hey everyone, just got accepted to AU for Fall 2010, any news about jobs, housing and life in the District would be great. Hoping to move up ASAP, but definitely by first week in August

2 weeks ago from Washington D.C.

Ed Barrientos: Congrats Kristen! American is a University. You'll love living in the District...especially once Spring finally hits.
2 weeks ago

Emily Jasper: Hi Kristen, congrats as well. I used to be an advisor over there, so I think you'll really enjoy the campus. Be sure to talk to Residence Life ...MoreHi Kristen, congrats as well. I used to be an advisor over there, so I think you'll really enjoy the campus. Be sure to talk to Residence Life because there's things like District or State (if you end up in VA or MD) residency, transportation, campus groups and activities, etc. It's a pretty great area, I know my students really liked it. If you have more questions, feel free to send me a message.
2 weeks ago

Ed Barrientos Don Rainey is right:The must-have attribute of start up employees is common sense http://bit.ly/aECUfD This applies ...MoreDon Rainey is right:The must-have attribute of start up employees is common sense http://bit.ly/aECUfD This applies to VCs/Angels as well!

2 weeks ago from Venture Capital, Upstarts!, Washington D.C., NOVA and Shotgun Startups 3 more

Ryan Healy: Very true! Common sense is your best weapon when faced with a situation you've never encountered before. You can't learn common sense.
2 weeks ago

Jay Hepner: Nice short article, Ed. But I must demur from the accepted, conventional wisdom of "common sense." Does it mean the same thing when said by Sarah ...MoreNice short article, Ed. But I must demur from the accepted, conventional wisdom of "common sense." Does it mean the same thing when said by Sarah Palin as by President Obama? I've never forgotten, and have handy, my first college writing text, The Elements of Rhetoric by the incomparable Vincent Ryan Ruggiero, in which he cites "common sense" as one of the impediments to sound reasoning: "What is called common sense may be common error or common ignorance...At one time it was common sense that the world was a several thousand-year-old square body that served as the center of the solar system." Another problem I have with Rainey's reasoning is his predication that bad judgment is 100% bad. Nothing's that perfect, even egregiousness. Full disclosure: I've been accused of having "no common sense." I leave you with a G.K. Chesterton quote, also courtesy Professor Ruggiero: "It is not the wild ideals that wreck the world; it is the tame ideals." And Ryan, if it can't be learned, how exactly is it acquired? I'd offer it can be, but needs definition. I'd be happy to help define "common sense" in a Brazen context. Speaking up when you think you have a better idea has to be part of it.
2 weeks ago

Ed Barrientos Does anyone have a linguistic pet peeve? Mine is the use of "irregardless" I hear this non-stop in the business community...This is not real word! MoreDoes anyone have a linguistic pet peeve? Mine is the use of "irregardless" I hear this non-stop in the business community...This is not real word! http://su.pr/2pfjBF

3 weeks ago from Washington D.C.

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Jay Hepner: Kate, There's got to be a word that means changing word choice midphrase.

If not, we should make one up. How 'bout "stiction," a ...MoreKate, There's got to be a word that means changing word choice midphrase.

If not, we should make one up. How 'bout "stiction," a combination of stammering and diction?
2 weeks ago

kate: Jay, great plan! though, you get credit when it shows up on this list :) if only 'might-could' were a mid-phrase change!

2 weeks ago

Ed Barrientos Great post with U of Md research showing how small biz is adopting social media http://bit.ly/93lXWB Anyone seeing ...MoreGreat post with U of Md research showing how small biz is adopting social media http://bit.ly/93lXWB Anyone seeing this in their small biz?

2 weeks ago from Social Media Marketers, Shotgun Startups, Venture Capital and Washington D.C.2 more

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Richard Berlin: Ed, very interesting study - but a study that doesn't go far enough. I think everyone would love to see a correlation between effort put into ...MoreEd, very interesting study - but a study that doesn't go far enough. I think everyone would love to see a correlation between effort put into social media outlets vs revenue.
As for the small company I work for, they do not participate in social media outlets.
Friends I know that have their own small business rely on Facebook and Linkden to generate new business by show casing their products. I have to say, it appears to be very helpful in doing - I can see comparing it to a cheap mans commercial on a slow cable channel.
2 weeks ago

Ed Barrientos: Richard, I agree, more data is needed. I think that the ROI of social media can indeed be difficult to measure. It also depends on what your ...MoreRichard, I agree, more data is needed. I think that the ROI of social media can indeed be difficult to measure. It also depends on what your goals are (awareness, sales, recruiting, etc.). However, as television viewership and print media circulation continue to plummet, Social Media, with its unprecedented growth over the last 36 months, appears to be here to stay as a critical if not core part of any company's (large or small) marketing/sales efforts.
2 weeks 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

2 weeks ago from Washington D.C.

Ed Barrientos Fantastic article on the long running debate of whether Entrepreneurs are born or made: http://tcrn.ch/b60AWW I ...MoreFantastic article on the long running debate of whether Entrepreneurs are born or made: http://tcrn.ch/b60AWW I have always believed it's both. Some people get the bug early in life & others grow into it or are exposed to the "right" opportunity or environment later in life. The article's conclusion is dead on: VCs have a certain stereotype of an Entrepreneur that they filter for. Based on the research data presented, these VCs are missing a big segment of entrepreneurs. What do you think?

2 weeks ago from NOVA, Washington D.C., Venture Capital and Location Independent 2 more

Stacy: "It is probably education, exposure to entrepreneurship, and networks that led these people to pursue the entrepreneurial path"-- I agree with ...More"It is probably education, exposure to entrepreneurship, and networks that led these people to pursue the entrepreneurial path"-- I agree with this statement. Even if you were born with the entrepreneurial spirit doesn't mean you will pursue that path. It has to be nurtured.
2 weeks ago

Mohamed what doe BC stand for emily?

2 weeks ago from Washington D.C.

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Stanley Lee: Brazen Careerist.
2 weeks ago

Mohamed: WOW Unbelievable LOL
2 weeks ago

Emily Moore Now that the snow has started to melt - let's start thinking "Meet-up!" How many people would be interested in a BC event in DC?

2 weeks ago from Washington D.C.

Emily Moore: I don't know why this posted twice... can someone delete it?
2 weeks ago

Devin Cowens Hi Everyone! I am moving to DC this summer and am looking for a job in the non profit sector as an administrative assistant or something similar. Does anyone have any suggestions or contacts that ...MoreHi Everyone! I am moving to DC this summer and am looking for a job in the non profit sector as an administrative assistant or something similar. Does anyone have any suggestions or contacts that might help? Thanks in Advance!

3 weeks ago from Washington D.C.

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Devin Cowens: Hey everyone--thanks for all of the input. I will definitely check those resources out! Jason--I tried messaging you but couldn't--send me a ...MoreHey everyone--thanks for all of the input. I will definitely check those resources out! Jason--I tried messaging you but couldn't--send me a message and we can chat. Emily--are you in DC as well? Ciara--where in DC do you live/how do you like it? Emily--I'm definitely gonna join YNPN on BC-Thanks!
3 weeks ago

Natalie Jones: May I join in on the job search team too, Jason & Devin? I am also looking for a nonprofit job in DC, though I most likely will not be ...MoreMay I join in on the job search team too, Jason & Devin? I am also looking for a nonprofit job in DC, though I most likely will not be arriving there until July.
3 weeks ago