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GenYJourney: Tips, Insights, Experiences For Young Professionals

The go-to place for college students and young professionals alike to learn from the "journey" of other. Never hesitate to share you tips, thoughts, recent experiences with us! This is your platform! Read more @ www.GenYJourney.com

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Amy Ng We all have "things" that make us feel safe and ready to take on the world. Other than your ID, keys, and cell phone, what is something that you never leave home without?

19 weeks ago from Military, GenYJourney: Tips, Insights, Experiences For Young Professionals, Brazen Careerists in New York City and Citi2 more

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jim behymer: phone, wallet, a positive attitude for the long drive to work, and lunch, I hate eating out.
11 weeks ago
Amy Ng: Jim, I love that you made a point of saying that you bring a positive attitude with you. What a great way to influence your day!
11 weeks ago

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Allison Cheston: @Alisha, I think that's a great point--that if failure leads to learning and growing, you shouldn't simply view it as having failed. Nice.
34 weeks ago
JRandom42: It only becomes a way to succeed, if you've learned from the failure.

If you didn't learn anything from failing, you've just failed and will ...MoreIt only becomes a way to succeed, if you've learned from the failure.

If you didn't learn anything from failing, you've just failed and will continue to fail, until you learn why you failed.
34 weeks ago
 
Amy Ng I am a multi-tasker, and I know I am not alone. But is multi-tasking helpful or harmful in the long run? READ: The Magic of Doing One Thing at a Time (http://bit.ly/zu8pIL) and let me know what you think.

10 weeks ago from Citi, Career Rocketeer, GenYJourney: Tips, Insights, Experiences For Young Professionals and Work/Life Blur2 more

JRandom42: Human multi-tasking is a myth.You can't run multiple streams of thought, like a hyper-threaded CPU. You don't have enough hands, eyes, or ears to ...MoreHuman multi-tasking is a myth.You can't run multiple streams of thought, like a hyper-threaded CPU. You don't have enough hands, eyes, or ears to do more than one thing, watch more than one thing, or listen to more than one thing simultaneously. The best you can do is rapidly switch your attention between simultaneous events, like the circus guy trying to keep 29 plates spinning at once, running like crazy to make sure they all keep spinning. Eventually, it fails, the plates stop spinning and they all crash to the ground simultaneously.

Not to mention all the mistakes you make, all the things you miss, just because you want to feed your inner ADHD and can't find the patience to finish one thing at a time.
10 weeks ago
 
TOP IDEA: Diana Luepke I'm working to spread the word about donating your idle computer time for charity, and getting as many people to join my team on World Community Grid as possible. Please take a moment to check out my blog post: http://www.dianaluepke.com/spread-the-work/ or get started: http://www.worldcommunitygrid.org/reg/viewRegister.do?teamID=NK9RP1BKX1 This is a totally painless way to help solve social problems, and leverage your network for good. Let's show what Brazen Careerists can do! Post if you join!

91 weeks ago from Business as Mission, GenYJourney: Tips, Insights, Experiences For Young Professionals, Young Professional Women (YPW), Problem Solving and Brazen Bloggers3 more

D. "Diane" of ABC: Fabulous idea! Some of the volunteers of the ABC nonprofit group would love to be on our charity list for computer coaching time. Thanks!
11 weeks ago
 
Amanda Torres Any tips on how an introvert can network and feel at ease in large social settings, such as business mixers?

61 weeks ago from College Grads with jobs not in their field., GenYJourney: Tips, Insights, Experiences For Young Professionals, Networking Tips and I am Gen Y2 more

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Melissa Breau: My fav. 2 tips are: 1) prepare your answer for "what do you do" ahead of time; make it more than a one-liner, and make it something that allows ...MoreMy fav. 2 tips are: 1) prepare your answer for "what do you do" ahead of time; make it more than a one-liner, and make it something that allows the person to ask another question.

2) if you're at a loss for people to talk to, find someone who looks alone. They're prob an introvert too and will appreciate you making the first step!
61 weeks ago
Michael O'Mahony: I find that the best thing to do is look for someone else who is on their own - probably another introvert and they will gladly talk to you. Talk ...MoreI find that the best thing to do is look for someone else who is on their own - probably another introvert and they will gladly talk to you. Talk about yourself and they will open up after a while. If you can find something in common, it helps to create a bond. Another strategy is to look for the out-and-out extrovert, who will naturally tend to invite you in.
13 weeks ago
 
TOP IDEA: Harriet May Right now our company is hiring, so I am reading a lot of resumes from young entry-level professionals. Many are terrible. I thought I'd share my thoughts and experiences by starting a new blog, http://resumemascara.wordpress.com. I would love to have guest posts! What do you think in general? Do you think this would be helpful to you/ something you would like to contribute to? Because I'm just getting started all criticism/feedback/suggestions are welcome!

67 weeks ago from Blogging Ideas, Entry-Level Young Professionals, GenYJourney: Tips, Insights, Experiences For Young Professionals and Personal Development2 more

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Allison Cheston: @Laurie I'm curious to know more about this organization. Was it just at your high school or in other parts of the state and/or country? Thanks!
14 weeks ago
Laurie Perkins: @Allison I was part of a collegiate student organization called the Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA). Being a communications ...More@Allison I was part of a collegiate student organization called the Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA). Being a communications major with an emphasis in PR, I joined in order to meet like-minded students and enhance my learning experience. PRSSA is a national organization and has national professional chapters as well (PRSA). There were a variety of student organizations on campus that helped students to take their studies and apply them to the working world. We were encouraged to hold internships, attend student and professional networking events, and were aided in the areas I mentioned above. I would suggest joining a student organization to anyone-it really gave us a leg up when breaking into the workforce after college!! Although I did this in college, I think classes or workshops to teach high school students these skills would be a great idea!!
14 weeks ago
 
Becky Benishek Here are 15 so-called Fascinating Studies Done on the Workplace: http://bit.ly/sIwVAN Each item leads to its own article--look at #12: "American workplaces are getting more and more hostile." What's been your experience with this, or any of the 15 "fascinating studies"?

23 weeks ago from myFootpath, Job Resources and Career Coaching and GenYJourney: Tips, Insights, Experiences For Young Professionals1 more

Noel Rozny: Super interesting! The one about workplaces becoming more hostile surprised me the most.
23 weeks ago
 
Al Smith, III Got your eye on the next promotion??? Follow these 3 steps to snag that role and hit the ground running!! http://wp.me/p1Xny9-x

25 weeks ago from GenYJourney: Tips, Insights, Experiences For Young Professionals

 
Brett Kunsch If 80% of success is showing up, then the other 20% is finishing. Last month I "showed up" to write a blog post, but then I didn't finish it (I was so sick that it caused me to miss my honeymoon - no joke). Just today, I went into my drafts folder and said "I'm finishing this post!" It felt pretty awesome. How do you ensure you not only show up, but also FINISH? http://bit.ly/gBCIsv

65 weeks ago from Gen-Y Professional Bloggers, Wordpress Bloggers, GenYChat, GenYJourney: Tips, Insights, Experiences For Young Professionals and Personal Development3 more

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Scott Cofer: Brett ... with regards to blogging, the best advice I ever received (which I intend to start following right away) is to create a posting schedule ...MoreBrett ... with regards to blogging, the best advice I ever received (which I intend to start following right away) is to create a posting schedule ... ideally Mondays and/or Thursdays. For me, that means spending 30-45 minutes per day creating a post with excellent content, then posting it Monday morning. Deadlines work!
26 weeks ago
Edward Antrobus: I see the issue as a matter of intrinsic vs extrinsic motivation. I work better with extrinsic motivation. I don't mean it exactly in the common ...MoreI see the issue as a matter of intrinsic vs extrinsic motivation. I work better with extrinsic motivation. I don't mean it exactly in the common terms of "warm, fuzzy feeling of accomplishment" vs external reward. Maybe because at my heart I'm a people pleaser, but I work best when somebody else is depending on me to get the job done. I'd probably be a much better blogger if someone was paying me to do it!
26 weeks ago
 
Becky Benishek Along with other great causes, October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Domestic violence is a serious problem that not only has a devastating effect on the home, but can have many effects on employees and their workplaces--up to and including people being attacked by their partners while at work. Here is a list of resources to help prevent and address these issues: http://ow.ly/6PjpQ

33 weeks ago from myFootpath, GenYJourney: Tips, Insights, Experiences For Young Professionals and Job Resources and Career Coaching1 more

Becky Benishek: Thanks for recommending!
30 weeks ago
 
Al Smith, III BOOK RESEARCH: Please take 5 min. survey on Gen X/Y career advancement strategies... https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/CareerAnatomy. Please post to Facebook/Twitter. I'm working on an important project and am on the hunt for quality DATA!!! I am 29 and have a very successful career, however many of my coworkers and peers can't say the same thing. I want to figure out what our generation is doing to get ahead and share that with everyone.

32 weeks ago from GenYJourney: Tips, Insights, Experiences For Young Professionals

 
Jeremy Roper Starting a blog about moving forward to/in a career if you lack a large professional network. Thoughts or topic suggestions? Want to share anything? http://outsidetheins.wordpress.com/

34 weeks ago from GenYJourney: Tips, Insights, Experiences For Young Professionals

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Hannah DeMilta: Hey Jeremy -- are you looking for suggestions on how you would start to grow that network (in a new field) or ways to stand out and be successful ...MoreHey Jeremy -- are you looking for suggestions on how you would start to grow that network (in a new field) or ways to stand out and be successful without a network?

I think it comes down to a combo of both honestly.
33 weeks ago
Jeremy Roper: Good question. The thought of it came to mind primarily thinking of the latter, but the more I think about it, the more I really do think, as you ...MoreGood question. The thought of it came to mind primarily thinking of the latter, but the more I think about it, the more I really do think, as you say, it will be a combination of both in the end. Thanks for the feedback. Feel free to stop by and have a look if you haven't already.
33 weeks ago
 
TOP IDEA: Diana Antholis FREE webinar series focusing on career, happiness, audacity, work/life balance and MORE! Amazing people, amazing insights. Sign up here! (My webinar is on 11/16) http://bit.ly/qHedUs

33 weeks ago from Inspiring Leadership, Career Changers, Job Resources and Career Coaching and GenYJourney: Tips, Insights, Experiences For Young Professionals2 more

 
Alicia I'd love to get some feedback on a new product to help recent college grads become more competitive in the job marketing. The CBL Exam is a standardized business skills exam covering financial proficiency, basic accounting, general marketing, MS Office and business writing. More details are available at the website: www.thebusinesstest.com. However, I would love to hear the thoughts and feedback of the BC community.

35 weeks ago from GenYJourney: Tips, Insights, Experiences For Young Professionals

 
Dana Leavy When you work for yourself, as a freelancer, small business owner, etc., it can be easy to let time get away from you or lose your motivation or train of thought to outside distractions. Sometimes just a slow day is enough to deter progress. As entrepreneurs or others who work from home/independently, when do you find yourself most vulnerable to slowdowns in productivity, and what do you do to counteract it?

35 weeks ago from Entrepreneurs, Advertising Professionals, Freelancing and GenYJourney: Tips, Insights, Experiences For Young Professionals2 more

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Daniele Cruciani: When I do not schedule my time with deadline and daily plan I easily become unproductive. I just make a schedule and make my best to stay on plan ...MoreWhen I do not schedule my time with deadline and daily plan I easily become unproductive. I just make a schedule and make my best to stay on plan and respect deadlines. I reschedule if I am earlier (or later)
35 weeks ago
Dana Leavy: @Kathy - definitely agree that while social media is a critical marketing component of some of our businesses, it can also be a detriment as ...More@Kathy - definitely agree that while social media is a critical marketing component of some of our businesses, it can also be a detriment as well!

@Nicole - agreed on both points! Though I find it just as important to surround myself with positive people, and people who kind of have the same energy going - coworking spaces are great for that.

@Daniele - I'm huge on scheduling things in blocks - I'm a visual person, so I live by my outlook calendar.

Great feedback - thanks everyone!
35 weeks ago
 
Becky Benishek There's a new project in Maine called “Domestic Violence Abusers in the Workplace.” The state is providing a free toolkit to Maine businesses to help discourage acts of domestic violence in the workplace. Stats show that 70% of businesses don't have policies for this, yet 74% of employees are harassed by their partners while at work. How has it affected you? Read more: http://ow.ly/6zB2c

35 weeks ago from myFootpath and GenYJourney: Tips, Insights, Experiences For Young Professionals

 
Diana Antholis Paul Angone redefines BALANCE on my blog today - Stop Trying to Balance Your Life http://bit.ly/r6j37A

35 weeks ago from GenYJourney: Tips, Insights, Experiences For Young Professionals and Work-Family Balance

 
Diana Antholis I want to hear from you! What is your story on how you entered adulthood? Have you gone through it yet? Do you have advice for others? Do you need to know that you aren't alone? Many of these questions arise from 20somethings. I offer a place to share your story on my blog and community, Enter: Adulthood. Read for more details and to fill out the form to get started! http://bit.ly/pvzBC3

37 weeks ago from GenYJourney: Tips, Insights, Experiences For Young Professionals, myFootpath, Gen-Y Professional Bloggers and Career Changers2 more

Becky Benishek: Hope people are taking advantage of this. Get your story out there!
36 weeks ago
Diana Antholis: Yes! I have received so many wonderful people, but I'm always looking for more! Keep them coming!
35 weeks ago
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