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Grady Locklear created the event Portland Brazen Meetup, DECEMBER 2010
65 weeks ago from the group PDX Brazen Careerists 5 rsvps
Miranda M. Hansen
Hey Portlanders, I won't be able to make the meetup so I thought I would introduce myself to you here. I'm new to Brazen Careerist and to Portland! Hope we can connect.
Bret Bernhoft:
That sounds like a good idea to me. Why don't we aim for the first week in November?
68 weeks ago
68 weeks ago
Bret Bernhoft
Is everyone interested in a Meet Up again? I would like to see everyone.
Grady Locklear:
I think that's a good idea :) Sorry for the late reply, my email updates don't seem to be working...
77 weeks ago
77 weeks ago
Bret Bernhoft
What is the perception of Portland Oregon in New York?
Leslie Juvin Acker:
High unemployment rate. Lots of hitchhikers during the summer. And, BonFire snowboards is there.
79 weeks ago
79 weeks ago
Tony Forte:
Very hippie friendly. A refreshing eco-friendly city. Very clean and laid back. However, it does not have the energy and excitement when ...MoreVery hippie friendly. A refreshing eco-friendly city. Very clean and laid back. However, it does not have the energy and excitement when compared to NY.
79 weeks ago
79 weeks ago
Bret Bernhoft
What is the perception of Portland Oregon in New York?
Donovan Chandler
Hi everyone. I'm sorry I didn't get to have one last beer with you all, but I'm excited to announce that I've found a job! I'm actually already working from Oakland CA. It's a great position with a great company.
Joshua, I think I owe it to your Information Interview strategy. I evangelize it to everyone looking for a new position!
Donovan Chandler:
Firstly, I have to credit Joshua Waldman at More
Firstly, I have to credit Joshua Waldman at http://careerenlightenment.net/ for the basic concept. I looked for a link to send you to but couldn't find one. It might actually be part of his course materials, so I'll just give it to you in a nutshell.
If you ask for an interview, you immediately frame the interaction as a high-stakes conversation. You probably don't want that, and the hiring manager probably doesn't want to deal with it either. You're much more likely to get a positive response if you merely ask for a short discussion about his/her role at the company.
Sure enough, everyone I asked agreed to my request. At that point, I found that I got a lot of helpful information that helped me determine my fit for the job and the best way to apply. And, perhaps more importantly, it established a personal connection within the company. In my case, the person I "interviewed" ended up going directly back to the company and advocated for me! It doesn't need to be a hiring manager that you approach. In fact, that person told me he was too busy.
Joshua provided additional suggestions and template messages, but hopefully this gives you the basic idea.
91 weeks ago
Firstly, I have to credit Joshua Waldman at More
Firstly, I have to credit Joshua Waldman at http://careerenlightenment.net/ for the basic concept. I looked for a link to send you to but couldn't find one. It might actually be part of his course materials, so I'll just give it to you in a nutshell.
If you ask for an interview, you immediately frame the interaction as a high-stakes conversation. You probably don't want that, and the hiring manager probably doesn't want to deal with it either. You're much more likely to get a positive response if you merely ask for a short discussion about his/her role at the company.
Sure enough, everyone I asked agreed to my request. At that point, I found that I got a lot of helpful information that helped me determine my fit for the job and the best way to apply. And, perhaps more importantly, it established a personal connection within the company. In my case, the person I "interviewed" ended up going directly back to the company and advocated for me! It doesn't need to be a hiring manager that you approach. In fact, that person told me he was too busy.
Joshua provided additional suggestions and template messages, but hopefully this gives you the basic idea.
91 weeks ago
Bret Bernhoft
It is interesting to me that I have to come visit a single website to simply update my "status". I am so used to using a dashboard (Hoot Suite) for all of my social profiles. Someone should fix that.
Bret Bernhoft
It is official, we have a Facebook Page! http://www.facebook.com/pages/Generation-Y-Marketers/138415732848624?v=wall
Ryan Healy
What are everyone's thoughts on Bloom Energy? They've been getting some serious press with 60 Minutes and now the whole world writing about them. John Doerr says that its like the Google IPO http://tcrn.ch/9KtiuO.
It sounds like they're really on to something, of course I would hope so after raising $400 million before they even came out with a product!
102 weeks ago from Entrepreneurs, Shotgun Startups and Upstarts!1 more
Jason Drohn:
I hope it's a success too. The amazing thing is that it's being beta'd commercially. If the product can fly with Google and FedEx, it's bound to ...MoreI hope it's a success too. The amazing thing is that it's being beta'd commercially. If the product can fly with Google and FedEx, it's bound to be a winner.
I for one was excited when I read about it a few weeks ago.
101 weeks ago
I for one was excited when I read about it a few weeks ago.
101 weeks ago
Jennifer Anthony:
I have no idea, but I really hope they succeed! While I was watching the co-founder/CEO on 60 minutes, I noticed his face was just lit up with ...MoreI have no idea, but I really hope they succeed! While I was watching the co-founder/CEO on 60 minutes, I noticed his face was just lit up with excitement when he spoke about the technology he is working on and his dreams for the future. It was motivating actually. :)
101 weeks ago
101 weeks ago
Ted Thonus
The answer to this for me comes in two areas:
1.) Convincing my family that this was the best decision for us, and for me long term, then backing up that claim and putting the work in to make that a reality....
2.) Managing the financial aspects and funding for the new venture. Taking a second mortgage on our home had to be done in order to allow us some room to grow.
I think as entreprenurs we all have to make our own success - jump the tough hurdles on the front end and stick to your guns.
Bret Bernhoft
So, a profile named Phoenix Advertising has just joined our Network. I really have a problem with a company coming into our group let alone on Brazen. What do you all think?
Rebecca Thorman:
I don't have a problem with it. And as I understand Brazen Careerist, it's a place where companies and people who care about their careers can ...MoreI don't have a problem with it. And as I understand Brazen Careerist, it's a place where companies and people who care about their careers can interact. I welcome the other perspective.
104 weeks ago
104 weeks ago
Tanner Maluchnik:
I feel it is fine like the above people said if they bring value. Obviously if they are just trying to sell services and not making connections ...MoreI feel it is fine like the above people said if they bring value. Obviously if they are just trying to sell services and not making connections then bye bye.
104 weeks ago
104 weeks ago
Bret Bernhoft
So, a profile named Phoenix Advertising has just joined our Network. I really have a problem with a company coming into our group let alone on Brazen. What do you all think?
Joshua Waldman
Do we have a room yet?
Bret Bernhoft
So this group is big enough that I was thinking about a Facebook Group now as well?
Bret Bernhoft
I am in. See you all there.
Joshua Waldman
Team PDX...I am friends with PCC's Director of Career Services. She is a labor market expert and excellent resume coach. How about finding a venue to allow her to present 30 minutes about Labor Market for Gen Y?
Joshua Waldman:
Bret, That's great. The sooner you can let me know our venue, the better. Becky's schedule fills up fast. You guys will love her presentation, and ...MoreBret, That's great. The sooner you can let me know our venue, the better. Becky's schedule fills up fast. You guys will love her presentation, and she'll be available after to hang out. Let me know where, so I can book her.
108 weeks ago
108 weeks ago
Grady Locklear
How does Tuesday, 1/26 look for everybody?
The Old Market Pub is definitely big enough to accommodate a large group... it's in Southwest PDX, so can everybody make it?
Grady Locklear:
Is there a day that would work better for you, Lorena? I'm just throwing that date out there...
108 weeks ago
108 weeks ago
Grady Locklear
Who's up for another meeting at the end of January? :)
Bret Bernhoft
Sorry I missed it. What did you all cover?
Grady Locklear:
There were a lot of new people, so we had a couple drinks, did some introductions, talked social media, why Brazen is useful, and the future of ...MoreThere were a lot of new people, so we had a couple drinks, did some introductions, talked social media, why Brazen is useful, and the future of the group...
112 weeks ago
112 weeks ago
Scott Asai
Anyone work and/or have contacts inside these companies? I want to approach companies who would consider leadership/performance coaching for their employees. Zappos is doing it, why not give it a try?!
112 weeks ago from Brazen Careerist's Top 50 Gen-Y Companies
Bret Bernhoft:
Are you seriously going to advertise your services on a forum inside of Brazen Careerist?
112 weeks ago
112 weeks ago
Alyssa Carter
Hey PDX Group! Thanks to @grady for ping-ing me on Twitter, looking forward to the Tuesday event...East Burn? :)
Grady Locklear:
That's the idea :) It'll be fun to have you along - and bring Eric if he's available / interested.
113 weeks ago
113 weeks ago
Bret Bernhoft
Yall wanna meet again?
Grady Locklear:
Good idea. We could try a different venue, like Jake's for happy hour...
114 weeks ago
114 weeks ago
Dead Hedge:
Alberta Street Pub has a good Happy Hour until around 7:30 or Lucky Lab on Hawthorne has Happy Hour all day on Monday. I'm on east side guy so of ...MoreAlberta Street Pub has a good Happy Hour until around 7:30 or Lucky Lab on Hawthorne has Happy Hour all day on Monday. I'm on east side guy so of course I don't like to cross the river.
114 weeks ago
114 weeks ago
Bret Bernhoft
So here it is, I am going to be coming over from Portland to New York for New Years and would like to connect with some of you.
Bret Bernhoft
Hey everyone. Glad to see so many new members.
Lorena
Remember the meet and greet is tonight at Old Town Pizza downtown! Can't wait to meet everyone.
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