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Young Professional Women (YPW)

Noted in this article: http://newlycorporate.com/2007/12/10/5-gifts-for-young-professional-women/
There can sometimes be an absence of women in the professional realm.

This is a group to help encourage Young Professional Women (YPW) in how to have the most successful career and life by their standards.

Network Leader: Emily Moore

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Danielle Bullen Hi fellow Brazen-ers! Moxy Mag is looking to profile a woman working in an entry-level job in advertising or publishing. Could it be you? Email daniellerbullen@gmail.com if you'd like to be considered.

2 weeks ago from GenYChat, Career Rocketeer, Professional Writers and Editors, Young Professional Women (YPW) and u30pro 3 more

Dana Leavy I read a lot about personal branding because it's such an important area for job seekers to understand. If you're thinking about making a career change then your personal brand is really the strongest tool in your job search arsenal. Here are some tips on how having a strong personal brand can help you get around the same old resume song & dance, kick your search into high gear… and how to do it right. http://www.moneycrashers.com/building-personal-brand-career-change/

7 weeks ago from Ask A Coach, Brazen Careerists in New York City, I am Gen Y, Young Professional Women (YPW) and Resume Feedback 3 more

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Marc Shiman: Dana, your advice and points are solid for a prospective job seeker. However, just as branding is only a small subset of the universe of what is ...MoreDana, your advice and points are solid for a prospective job seeker. However, just as branding is only a small subset of the universe of what is marketing, "positioning yourself and using your best attributes to speak to the needs of that organization role" is not branding - its the sales pitch. Communicating a product's attributes is selling, not branding.

Of course, branding is vital for job seeking, but you can't simply fire up a brand when you are out of work. You fire up the sales machine, and its important you do it well. Your article does a great job of describing selling yourself.

An entry-level professional is neither likely to have a network nor a brand (unless they've done something extraordinary in school). I work with young professionals and recent grads on how to use their first years out of school to begin to build a brand for their career arc. But I also hire a lot of grads, and I'm definitely looking for attributes like humility, passion, and desire to learn over people who "position" themselves for me. The interviewer has to cut through all that positioning stuff to get to the substance of the person to determine whether they can grow into the role envisaged.

My point is that this is more than just semantics. Personal Branding refers to a life-long approach towards managing yourself and your career, and not what to do when you are out of work or want to change careers. Unfortunately, I see way too many people only start thinking about a brand when there's a job change coming. Its too late then.
7 weeks ago

Dana Leavy: Valid points on both sides. Good to have different opinions here - gets people thinking. Appreciate the feedback - noted.
7 weeks ago

Dana Leavy One of the biggest barriers to entry for young people wanting to start a business or strike out on their own as freelancers is finances: how to save/get the money to start up, determining how much you need to do so, and what to expect when it comes to properly managing and planning it. Some tips I found helpful for financing your first year in business as an entrepreneur or freelancer: http://aspyresolutions.com/2012/03/how-to-afford-to-work-for-yourself/

11 weeks ago from Entrepreneurs, Upstarts!, Youth Entrepreneurship, Young Professional Women (YPW) and Web 2.0 3 more

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 Bloggers 3 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

Sabera (Kapasi) Photographer Have you ever taken a vacation all by yourself? Like really visiting a place all alone and being by yourself from start to finish (except for conversations / lunches / dinners with the odd fellow tourist). What was it like and where did you visit?

55 weeks ago from Travel Addicts, Travel for Business, Slash Jobs and Young Professional Women (YPW)2 more

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Maura V. Pingor: Yes! With my previous employer I had a business trip to Paris and I extended the stay to be a tourist for the weekend...all by myself! I just ...MoreYes! With my previous employer I had a business trip to Paris and I extended the stay to be a tourist for the weekend...all by myself! I just took a map of Paris and walked the whole day, ate great food, and had an amazing relaxing time!
16 weeks ago

Sandra Kitchen: Many times. I have had the occasion to go alone on business trips and I am not one to hold up in a hotel room, so I take advantage of the time ...MoreMany times. I have had the occasion to go alone on business trips and I am not one to hold up in a hotel room, so I take advantage of the time and go see the place whenever time permits. I enjoy the pleasure of my own company so I do not feel intimidated to do so. I've traveled alone to San Francisco, Las Vegas, New Orleans, Daytona and Minnesota - spent 4 hrs just in Mall of America alone! Whoo-hoo!!
16 weeks ago

Melanie Monek What motivates Boomers, Gen X, and Gen Y? This is the focus of an article I am working on for our management team. Do you have any personal insight or sources you can point me to for some inspiration?

27 weeks ago from Young Professional Women (YPW)

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Noel Rozny: I agree also!
25 weeks ago

Laura: I suggest looking into Frank Luntz. He does lots of research on GenY
25 weeks ago

Kristina Brzezinski For those of you in the DC area, learn the mentoring secret of million $ businesses taught by an award winning professor. Sign up by midnight 11/30 for a free bonus module. http://guerrillamentoring.eventbrite.com/

25 weeks ago from Young Professional Women (YPW)

Dr. Woody Starbucks Etiquette Violators! My article on those pesky patrons that can make working at Starbucks tough! Let me know what you think? http://www.foxbusiness.com/personal-finance/2011/11/07/starbucks-etiquet...

28 weeks ago from Work/Life Blur, Young Professional Women (YPW), Young Professional Men (YPM), Human Resources and Recruiters Unite!3 more

Jana Schuberth Is your goal pretty big and not straight forward? A life-changing one maybe? Here is how I am LEARNING my way towards my big goal at the moment: http://www.janaschuberth.com/blog

35 weeks ago from Wordpress Bloggers, Career Changers, Creating a Life You Love, Ask A Coach and Young Professional Women (YPW)3 more

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Blay Whitby: Good for you Jana but if your friend Jim (and some other fitness coaches) had said: "I think you are uncoachable, Jana." what would you have done ...MoreGood for you Jana but if your friend Jim (and some other fitness coaches) had said: "I think you are uncoachable, Jana." what would you have done then? It's an thing easy to say you could do by yourself from the books. Can you honestly say that you would find the motivation after a rejection like that?
35 weeks ago

Jana Schuberth: Hi Blay, I have had many rejections in my life so I understand what you mean, but in this case my biggest one came from myself: That I didn't ...MoreHi Blay, I have had many rejections in my life so I understand what you mean, but in this case my biggest one came from myself: That I didn't think I could ever do it. So rather than relying on other or even my own opinion I still decided not to give up on my goals. Also, I am not being coached on this topic. Coaching isn't necessarily the right help for every circumstance.
35 weeks ago

Nikita T. Mitchell I recently wrote a post called 3 Reasons Why Every Young Professional Should Serve on a Nonprofit Board (http://bit.ly/kxvmge). I'm now working on a follow-up post b/c of how many people have asked for advice in response, and I would love to know more about your experiences: Have you ever served on a nonprofit board? If yes, what advice do you have for other young professionals looking for such an opportunity. If no, why not?

45 weeks ago from Global Careers and Business, Nonprofiteers, Young Professional Women (YPW) and Entry-Level Young Professionals 2 more

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Katrina Lennon: This is something that my old employer suggested I do as a way to build up my professional skills while giving back to a cause that means ...MoreThis is something that my old employer suggested I do as a way to build up my professional skills while giving back to a cause that means something to me. I have yet to go forward with it because I am in transition right now, living at home until I find a full time position. I want it to be a short-term thing so I do not want to fully dedicate myself to something only to have to turn around and leave them.
29 weeks ago

Regina Richardson: I currently serve on 2 boards...my main piece of advice...be prepared for the time, energy, and effort commitment -- and don't agree until you've ...MoreI currently serve on 2 boards...my main piece of advice...be prepared for the time, energy, and effort commitment -- and don't agree until you've looked at this commitment in relation to EVERYTHING else you do, from hitting the gym to having to stay late at work.
29 weeks ago

Jana Schuberth Hey peeps just wanted to share a link with you. Can't help but be a bit envious about what these movers and shakers have achieved at under 30: http://under30ceo.com/30-most-influential-under30ceos-of-2010/ Soooo inspiring!

30 weeks ago from Creating a Life You Love, Ask A Coach, Young Professional Women (YPW), Brazen UK - Careerists, Coaches, Recruiters and Employers and Career Rocketeer 3 more

Noel Rozny: That is inspiring! Thanks for sharing!
30 weeks ago

Sarah Schmidt Hi all- I work for a research company for the financial services industry. We are looking for Gen Y recent hires in our industry to talk about the candidate/hiring experience. Ways it could be improved, how you were approached, that kind of thing. If you are interested, please send me a message. Thank you!

31 weeks ago from Young Professional Women (YPW)

Emily Moore A lot of career building material recommends gaining "career talents/skills". What does this skill set look like to you?

117 weeks ago from Young Professional Women (YPW)

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Emily Moore: What are skills that set us apart as women? An interesting question to ask in this network.
116 weeks ago

Carmille: Hm. I was thinking more along the lines of skills as an individual, but I think skills that set us apart as women is a better question! Intuition ...MoreHm. I was thinking more along the lines of skills as an individual, but I think skills that set us apart as women is a better question! Intuition is cliche, but maybe it'll work (depending how you pitch the idea; some may misconstrue it as being emotional?)...or maybe the skillset of seeing the bigger picture?
116 weeks ago

Amanda Christianson So I was wondering if there is anyone else who has had direct experience working in an industry - or even just an office - of predominantly men? In the US, my industry, architecture, consists of only ~24% women. In my experience, I've actually been quite comfortable being in the minority! I was wondering if other women in here have either struggled or thrived in such environments...

116 weeks ago from Young Professional Women (YPW)

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Emily Moore: I'm working in politics, and there is definitely an higher ratio in favor of men.
116 weeks ago

Carmille: Politics, definitely. My experience in the dental/medical field was the same way. Because you were female, it was an unspoken rule that you were ...MorePolitics, definitely. My experience in the dental/medical field was the same way. Because you were female, it was an unspoken rule that you were automatically "subservient" to your male counterparts.
116 weeks ago

Christina I am looking for guest bloggers for my blog The Savvy Grad (www.thesavvygrad.com). I write about the trials and tribulations of transitioning from college student to young professional. I would love to hear about your experiences, or any advice you may have for recent grads. if you are interested you can contact me at savvygrad@me.com.

115 weeks ago from Young Professional Women (YPW)

Dana Leavy As a consultant I often work with clients who are transitioning from employee to entrepreneur, and face a lot of logistical decisions about what kind of entity they want their business to operate as. Each classification - LLC, Corp, S-Corp, Sole Proprietorship, Non Profit - has different positives and negatives from a tax and legal standpoint. For those of you who have formed your own business, what particular advantages and disadvantages did you encounter along the way?

36 weeks ago from Entrepreneurs, Freelancing, Young Professional Women (YPW) and Career Changers 2 more

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Jason H. Parker: This is a great question, and I would love to hear feedback from the Brazen Community!
36 weeks ago

Tracy Brisson I had to hire an 11 person team this summer and I used my network to recruit, including 3 people I met on Brazen during the last 12 months. I'm writing a blog series about how I really used network as a hiring manager and recruiter- let me know your thoughts: http://ow.ly/6sYth

36 weeks ago from Job Resources and Career Coaching, Entry-Level Young Professionals, Ask A Coach, Young Professional Women (YPW) and Recruiters Unite!3 more

Elysa Rice Part 2 in month long series: 10 Ways to be Beautiful without Spending a Penny http://bit.ly/fk0CiM this post was written by Janet of Slice of Pink - one of my fav pink blogs

77 weeks ago from Young Professional Women (YPW) and Dress Code Personal Style

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Becky Benishek: Everybody needs to read this. You want to get away from people judging others on appearances--and the wrong kind of appearances-- it starts with you.
77 weeks ago

Jamie Nacht Farrell People always talk about "being a loyal employee". BS - no such thing. People are loyal to themselves, most are just too unaware to realize it. Who are you loyal to? AND, if you are "loyal to yourself, how do you define what being loyal to yourself means? I'm loyal to myself; which means I am loyal to my belief system. To keep my impulsions in line, I have to list those beliefs and run every person/opportunity by them. How do you maintain loyalty to yourself? http://bit.ly/8YBjfE

79 weeks ago from Young Professional Women (YPW), Ask Penelope Trunk!, Entrepreneurs, Creating a Life You Love and Consultants R US 3 more

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JRandom42: There hasn't been loyal employees since the days of "Neutron" Jack Welch, "Chainsaw" Al Dunlap, and "Flameout"Carly Fiorina. It's been about 2 ...MoreThere hasn't been loyal employees since the days of "Neutron" Jack Welch, "Chainsaw" Al Dunlap, and "Flameout"Carly Fiorina. It's been about 2 generations since their heyday, and the idea of "loyal to the company" employees is a foreign concept these days.
46 weeks ago

Edward Antrobus: When it comes to loyalty, I admit, I tend to be like a scorned lover. When it's good, it's very good. Once I'm scorned, well, I won't say bad ...MoreWhen it comes to loyalty, I admit, I tend to be like a scorned lover. When it's good, it's very good. Once I'm scorned, well, I won't say bad things in an interview, but I won't say good things anywhere else. There have only been two cases where I left an employer on bad terms, but both times, I went from recommending the company to everyone to telling everyone to avoid them.
46 weeks ago

Tracy Brisson Hey Brazen folks! Hope you've had a great summer- it's been one with lots of coaching and recruiting for me. Before the season ends, I wanted to extend an invitation to take my free 22 Lesson eCourse: Avoid a Cruel Summer (still not too late). If you sign up, you can get job search and career management tips emailed every 1-3 days to help you have productive fall. You can enroll here: http://ow.ly/6g8bn. Thanks!

38 weeks ago from Personal Development, Entry-Level Young Professionals, Young Professional Women (YPW) and Ask A Coach 2 more

Harriet May A modest reaction to the commenters of Penelope Trunk's "Blueprint for a Woman's Life" http://wp.me/p15qCH-dK

40 weeks ago from Ask Penelope Trunk!, Future Leaders, Blogging Ideas, Brazen Bloggers and Young Professional Women (YPW)3 more

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Dr. Woody Is Incivility at Work on the Rise??? Check out my column & take our quick poll on incivility at your workplace! I'll share the results next Monday! http://www.foxbusiness.com/personal-finance/2011/08/15/how-is-workplace-...

40 weeks ago from Young Professional Men (YPM), Young Professional Women (YPW), Work/Life Blur, Entrepreneurs and Young Entrepreneur Community 3 more

Dr. Woody: Share your thoughts on Incivility at Work! Take the quick FoxBusiness Poll. No registration or sigh-in needed!
40 weeks ago

Jana Schuberth Also have some sticky to-do list items you just cannot get crossed off? Try these tips: http://www.janaschuberth.com/to-do-list

41 weeks ago from Young Professional Women (YPW), European Bloggers, Career Changers, London Brazen Careerists and Personal Development 3 more

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Jana Schuberth: Hi Rosario, I am so sorry you have been having trouble with Brazen. I am not a member of the team, but I too at one point got a bit swamped by ...MoreHi Rosario, I am so sorry you have been having trouble with Brazen. I am not a member of the team, but I too at one point got a bit swamped by group messages and just went to settings (just above your profile picture) and adjusted the amount of mail I was getting for each group. I hope this helps! Jana
41 weeks ago

Jason H. Parker: Rosario, I sent you an email earlier this afternoon. Hopefully that will help resolve the issue! I did check your account and you're not active in ...MoreRosario, I sent you an email earlier this afternoon. Hopefully that will help resolve the issue! I did check your account and you're not active in any groups (so you successfully de-registered) and you successfully changed your settings to not receive emails. So you did everything right!
41 weeks ago

Jana Schuberth Ohhh, long time no see Brazeneers. I've been having a busy summer... but right in time for your new job search, here's an article about the Secret to finding the perfect work for you! Best of luck for the hunt! http://www.janaschuberth.com/blog

42 weeks ago from European Bloggers, Work/Life Blur, Ask A Coach and Young Professional Women (YPW)2 more