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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
 
Dana Leavy How do you position yourself differently? Whether you’re a small business trying to gain marketshare and clientele, a freelancer fighting the good battle for your next creative gig, or a jobseeker putting yourself out there to snag that next job, one of the challenges remains: “How do I stand out from my competition?” Here are a couple helpful keys to standing out in a crowded market: http://tinyurl.com/6qavj6q

14 weeks ago from Career Changers, Brazen Careerists in New York City, Freelancing, Advertising Professionals and Career Rocketeer3 more

Vickie Elmer: @Dana - great topic, good suggestions here. This really comes down to clearly identifying your niche - the sweet spot where you will excel. Know ...More@Dana - great topic, good suggestions here. This really comes down to clearly identifying your niche - the sweet spot where you will excel. Know what you're the best at and spend as much time as possible working in that area.
13 weeks ago
Dana Leavy: Thanks Vicki! Completely agree - you have to find that unique marketing angle. Cheers!
13 weeks ago
 
Allison Cheston I wrote this post in response to the Mediabistro Job Search Bootcamp group I'm coaching. Many job seekers want to broaden their offering instead of focus it. Let me know what YOU think: http://www.forbes.com/sites/work-in-progress/2012/02/15/are-you-employer...

14 weeks ago from Generation Y Marketers, I am Gen Y, New Media Marketing, Career Changers and Brazen Careerist's Top 50 Gen-Y Companies3 more

 
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
 
Demetra Brown Looking for some informative blogs focused on launching a career, career development, managing people, and leadership. Any suggestions...aside from the generic stuff?

105 weeks ago from Ask A Coach, Brazen Undergrads, Future Leaders, Inspiring Leadership and Management Consulting3 more

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Allison Cheston: Hi Demetra, I'm a career advisor working on a book and a career curriculum and am interviewing college grads up to age 30. I'd like to interview ...MoreHi Demetra, I'm a career advisor working on a book and a career curriculum and am interviewing college grads up to age 30. I'd like to interview you, by phone, about your career. And I will gladly share some resources. For more about what I'm doing, check out my profile. Thanks!
101 weeks ago
Demetra Brown: Thanks for all the suggestions everyone, I will check as many of them out as possible. Demetra
101 weeks ago
 
TOP IDEA: Cameron Plommer I'm starting to realize that I don't need more information on HOW to do something. Instead what I find most useful is information (books, blogs, whatever) that inspires me to do something. Whether it's inspiration to learn a new topic, get in shape or be a better person. The How-to is only applicable at a low level because what works for one person may not work for another. With that said, what have you read or read regularly that inspires you?

67 weeks ago from Personal Development, Professional Development and Blogging Ideas1 more

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Steve: A wise older friend once told me "Before age 30, seek to be inspired. After 30, seek to be an inspiration." The wisdom of that has played out as ...MoreA wise older friend once told me "Before age 30, seek to be inspired. After 30, seek to be an inspiration." The wisdom of that has played out as I've networked with Gen Y folks a few years younger than me (I'm in my early 30s), and constantly been inspired by their energy and enthusiasm to tackle exciting projects.
48 weeks ago
Jacqueline M. Walters: Cameron Plommer. Please accept my invitation to join and log on to MoreCameron Plommer. Please accept my invitation to join and log on to www.talentmanagementnetwork.com to read some of my post. I am Jacqueline M. Walters. I strongly believe you will appreciate it.
16 weeks ago
 
TOP IDEA: Allison Cheston At the risk of repeating myself, I am interviewing college grads up to age 30 who were not that engaged in high school and college but have blossomed in their careers. Are you someone like that? Would you like to be interviewed for my upcoming book? If so, please let me know if you will spend a half hour by phone with me. Career advice included, gratis! Allison@allisoncheston.com

68 weeks ago from Career Changers, Career Rocketeer, Advertising Professionals and Ask A Coach2 more

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Suzanne Kaplan: Allison,
I just saw this and wow, you are doing something AMAZING. Long story short, I'm volunteering at an alternative type of "school." When ...MoreAllison,
I just saw this and wow, you are doing something AMAZING. Long story short, I'm volunteering at an alternative type of "school." When is your book coming out? This will be a great resource to promote on our website for prospective parents.

Sincerely,

Suzanne Kaplan
20 weeks ago
shane wrne: this is good
19 weeks ago
 
Ryan Paugh Starting a new group to help young entrepreneurs find resources to support their business development. Please join up and tell me about your business to get the conversation going.

20 weeks ago from Entrepreneurs and Youth Entrepreneurship

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Allison Cheston: @Emma @ Edward My working title is In the Driver's Seat: Work-Life Navigation Skills for Young Adults. I have an agent and am looking to go the ...More@Emma @ Edward My working title is In the Driver's Seat: Work-Life Navigation Skills for Young Adults. I have an agent and am looking to go the traditional publisher route, although I do understand the pros and cons of traditional vs. self-publishing. Any ideas are welcome!
20 weeks ago
Edward Antrobus: @Allison, Well, best of luck. I do know a few people that have gone the traditional route and it's probably still the better route for those who ...More@Allison, Well, best of luck. I do know a few people that have gone the traditional route and it's probably still the better route for those who can get in. But if you ever push out any follow-up books that you do self-publish, I'd love to help out.
20 weeks ago
 
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20 weeks ago

 
Allison Cheston When you're in a job interview, do you worry about the part of the job where you lack experience rather than the (larger) part that's in your comfort zone? If so, this post is for you: http://www.allisoncheston.com/work-life/you’re-90-there/

25 weeks ago from Social Media Marketers, New Media Marketing, Gen-Y Professional Bloggers, Generation Y Marketers and I am Gen Y3 more

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JRandom42: Your best approach is to highlight similarities to something you've done before. If you can't, you're depending on the mercy of a manager who is ...MoreYour best approach is to highlight similarities to something you've done before. If you can't, you're depending on the mercy of a manager who is silently asking the question, "Can you learn what you need to do the job successfully fast enough, so I don't regret hiring yopu?"
24 weeks ago
doel82: It fits perfectly for me .. thanks
24 weeks ago
 
Noel Rozny Do you have a favorite power suit you wear to interviews, or a certain lucky color? Which outfits do you think work best and why? (http://bit.ly/nAZmH0 via @ Vickie Elmer)

32 weeks ago from myFootpath

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Chris Parker: If I thought it would help me, I would wear a dress and nice shoes, but that would not help I am sure
29 weeks ago
Noel Rozny: @Morana--Thanks for all of that advice!
29 weeks ago
 
Matthew Gratt Free (Public) SEO Site Reviews - Hi all, I'm Matt and I'm a professional SEO/marketer. I'm trying to get some new content for my blog (grattisfaction.com, about SEO and marketing), and I wanted to do some SEO audits for sites. If you would like a professional SEO audit of your site, comment on this post or shoot me an email at matt (at) mattgratt dot com. I will post the audit on my blog - so it will be public. I'm not sure how much interest there will be, so let me know if I can help!

77 weeks ago from Wordpress Bloggers

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Peter Dudek: Hi, I'd like an SEO audit at MoreHi, I'd like an SEO audit at www.christian-fantasy.com. I'm interested in SEO as well and actually have a post about it on my blog at http://bit.ly/gSRS17
55 weeks ago
Sadya Siddiqui: @Matthew- Is this offer still on?
55 weeks ago
 
TOP IDEA: Allison Cheston Don't ever ask a good contact to provide something you yourself can do, like a list of organizations in his field. Ask him for the things that are hard to find, like a connection to the right person at an organization where you want to work or do an internship. It's a common mistake younger people make.

66 weeks ago

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Allison Cheston: @Angie Thanks much! If there are other topics you'd like to see on my blog, would love to hear from you.
56 weeks ago
Alyssa Maas: @Allison - good point. I think this mindset should extend past just your contacts to asking anyone for something you can find yourself. Too often ...More@Allison - good point. I think this mindset should extend past just your contacts to asking anyone for something you can find yourself. Too often I think we ask others for information, instead of asking how to find that information, which is much more valuable.
56 weeks ago
 
Noel Rozny I think that a lot of career skills can come from living and dealing with college roommates: http://bit.ly/o9lWkS Is there a particular event or roommate who influenced you or taught you something you use daily in your professional life?

35 weeks ago from myFootpath

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Noel Rozny: @Dave--Ha!
33 weeks ago
Allison Cheston: @Noel Thought you'd like that--hadn't thought about it in awhile! :)
33 weeks ago
 
Allison Cheston Penelope Trunk wrote a piece yesterday with some great career advice for college students. She commented that everyone should take the Myers-Briggs test and change their major to match their MBTI type. I wrote a post on this, would be curious to hear thoughts.

36 weeks ago from Social Media Marketers, I am Gen Y, PR & New Media, New Media Marketing and Generation Y Marketers3 more

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Jason H. Parker: Great post, Allison. We once had a really interesting conversation in one of my philosophy theory classes about choosing to do something in which ...MoreGreat post, Allison. We once had a really interesting conversation in one of my philosophy theory classes about choosing to do something in which you excel but is not particularly interesting or challenging verses something that is more challenging but you enjoy more. I'm very much of the type to do what is interesting to me, which is not always congruent with the areas in which I excel. I'd argue it makes me a more dynamic person, and one who is capable of mediating across subject and industry boundaries, though I am sure it could also be argued that this approach reduces the likelihood of achieving mastery in any one specific area.
36 weeks ago
Allison Cheston: @Jason Thanks for your comments. I think what you're saying is so interesting because most people gravitate to what they're good at, because they ...More@Jason Thanks for your comments. I think what you're saying is so interesting because most people gravitate to what they're good at, because they get a sense of accomplishment and mastery from those things. What's your MBTI type? :))
36 weeks ago
 
Allison Cheston I just wrote a post for Forbes about embracing your safety schools. I think the rule holds true for college as well as many things in life. What do you think? http://blogs.forbes.com/work-in-progress/2011/07/18/embrace-your-safety-...

44 weeks ago

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Allison Cheston: @Noel That's the thing about safety schools--sometimes they're not! It's a funny thing. This is not an exact science at all.
44 weeks ago
Allison Cheston: @Edward Since so many more people attend college now than in the 70's, everything is so different. That's why most of us who graduated in the 70's ...More@Edward Since so many more people attend college now than in the 70's, everything is so different. That's why most of us who graduated in the 70's and 80's wouldn't even get into our alma maters today.
44 weeks ago
 
Harriet May Outside of work, keeping fit is extremely important to me. I have already signed up for a 5k, a half marathon, two sprint triathlons and a tower race (gulp!) this year. But sometimes I don't feel like working out or going for a run because I'm tired or have some work that I haven't yet done. How do keep up the motivation to exercise around all the other stuff you have going on? Is it a case of just making it routine? Or are there other things you rely on? Or is it just second nature to you?

63 weeks ago from Triathlon, Work/Life Blur, GenYJourney: Tips, Insights, Experiences For Young Professionals, Fit Freaks and Entry-Level Young Professionals3 more

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Edward Antrobus: Actually, both eating and grocery shopping are things I've forgone when I get busy. Just about the only thing I've never skipped is my shower ...MoreActually, both eating and grocery shopping are things I've forgone when I get busy. Just about the only thing I've never skipped is my shower after work, but that's mostly because by the time I get home, I can't stand the smell of myself. :)
47 weeks ago
Ines Ynzenga: Hi, I am new on Brazen!...in my case, it has become such a routine, that I look up for the time to train, and if there is a day I can´t do it, I ...MoreHi, I am new on Brazen!...in my case, it has become such a routine, that I look up for the time to train, and if there is a day I can´t do it, I feel I missed something important for me. My opinion is that definately it is just making it routine..
46 weeks ago
 
Jamie Nacht Farrell Accredited MBA program being offered via Facebook (as the learning platform) for $23,000. I'm intrigued; wonder how many US based schools will use FB as their LMS in the future? Article from the NYT here: http://www.nytimes.com/2010/11/29/education/29iht-educlede29.html?pagewa... I think it's the beginning of a new method of learning....anyone else?

77 weeks ago from Education, Ask Penelope Trunk!, Entrepreneurs, Consultants R US and Creatively Inspired3 more

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Blay Whitby: @Jamie It sounds good BUT 1) It's not part of the University of London or the London Business School; it's accredited by Cardiff University - ...More@Jamie It sounds good BUT 1) It's not part of the University of London or the London Business School; it's accredited by Cardiff University - nothing wrong with Cardiff but the name might make one suspect a bit of snake oil marketing. 2) Given the choice, why would a non-Brit want a British MBA? Let me be brutally honest about my culture. The Brits are arguably the most creative people on the planet. Lets not forget that it was a lone eccentric Brit who invented the web. The contribution of Brits to art, literature, and science is out of all proportion to their numbers. All this creativity has a price however, in that the truly eccentric and tolerant Brits don't like being managed (and often can't be) and don't take at all well to being managers. The very idea of managing other people just feels so wrong to me that I can't see why it is ever needed. The British comic (we're good at that too) Ricky Gervais made his career out of portraying a truly hopeless manager. So why would anyone hire someone with a London MBA: much better to get one with a name like Chicago on it. I also stand by what I said about the dubious ethics of Facebook.
77 weeks ago
Mark W.: I think the following article summarizes the reasons why that e-learning, social learning, and mobile learning will be the way we learn in the ...MoreI think the following article summarizes the reasons why that e-learning, social learning, and mobile learning will be the way we learn in the future. It's titled 'Six trends that will change workplace learning forever' and can be found at http://bit.ly/idHfxg . Formal, vetted instruction, training and development will be around for a long time to come but their 'death grip' on learning will be relatively short lived if they can't acclimate to today's environment. I know I don't need ready made, force fed content to digest and spew. That's how I feel about some formal classes that lead to a degree or certificate.
76 weeks ago
 
Allison Cheston I just wrote a post for YouTern about finding a mentor. Curious to hear your comments/experiences: http://www.youtern.com/thesavvyintern/index.php/2011/06/30/find-a-great-mentor-…by-being-a-great-mentee/?utm_medium=twitter&utm_source=twitterfeed

47 weeks ago from Generation Y Marketers, Gen-Y Professional Bloggers, GenYJourney: Tips, Insights, Experiences For Young Professionals, I am Gen Y and Career Rocketeer3 more

 
Allison Cheston Do you know anyone with an entitled attitude? How do they fare in the work world? I wrote this post for interns but it applies to everyone: http://www.youtern.com/thesavvyintern/index.php/2011/06/16/tough-love-fr...

49 weeks ago from I am Gen Y, Generation Y Marketers, Social Media Marketers, Career Rocketeer and Brazen Careerist's Top 50 Gen-Y Companies3 more

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