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Caitlin Fitzsimmons I went to my first ever Super Bowl party on Sunday! The game was confusing and the much-hyped commercials were dull, but the food and company was great!

119 weeks ago from Expats in the US

Caitlin Fitzsimmons Networking event for journalists this Wednesday: http://www.meetup.com/SF-Journalists/

119 weeks ago from Bay Area Bunch

Caitlin Fitzsimmons Networking event in San Francisco this Wednesday: http://www.meetup.com/SF-Journalists/

119 weeks ago from Journalism and Journalists

Caitlin Fitzsimmons If there are any journalists in the group who want to network, then please check out the San Francisco Reporters and Journalists Meetup. http://www.meetup.com/SF-Journalists/calendar/12375990/ I've just scheduled a meetup.

122 weeks ago from Bay Area Bunch

Caitlin Fitzsimmons If any journalists in the San Francisco Bay Area are looking for networking, I've scheduled an event for the San Francisco Reporters and Journalists Meetup. http://is.gd/6HgmQ

122 weeks ago from Journalism and Journalists

Caitlin Fitzsimmons: Sorry that is the wrong link (it takes you to an REI Yosemite event, which is not organized by me). The correct link is: MoreSorry that is the wrong link (it takes you to an REI Yosemite event, which is not organized by me). The correct link is: http://www.meetup.com/SF-Journalists/calendar/12375990/
122 weeks ago

Elainea Hi Penelope: Thank you for your response in regards to my request about the recording of the webinar on Wed. 1/13/10. Of course, I heard him so I know most of the attendees heard him as well but we are only human - not perfect. His response was inappropriate for the setting. However, It only showed how laid back you and your colleagues are with each other even when others are around. It's alright! God Bless.

122 weeks ago from Ask Penelope Trunk!

Caitlin Fitzsimmons: @Penelope I guess you can catch the first leg because you control what time you get to the airport, but making your connections must be hell!
122 weeks ago

Sabera (Kapasi) Photographer My husband recently got into an Executive MBA program and wants to thank the people who wrote recommendations for him (which were part of his application). These people were / are bosses and significant colleagues. Since this is an executive program, he will continue to work with these people for a long time. I know a handwritten note is a must. We also wanted to add a gift card. Any suggestions on the amt for the gift card? What's the best etiquette for showing thanks in this case?

123 weeks ago from Ask Penelope Trunk!

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Monica Carol Evans: I agree with the other commenters. The gift card ideas sounds like bribery. Not a good idea.
123 weeks ago

Caitlin Fitzsimmons: I think you can send a gift, just not a gift card. Cookies, chocolates, flowers, wine, something like that. (You might want to tailor it to the ...MoreI think you can send a gift, just not a gift card. Cookies, chocolates, flowers, wine, something like that. (You might want to tailor it to the individual). Otherwise just a note preferably in a nice card.
122 weeks ago

Jim Parker If a college graduate has relevant and proximate work experience, but it won't easily fit on a page... what would you suggest? One page, however, the font is small or may omit important accomplishments or skills? or Two pages, concise, and gives appropriate amount of attention to work experience and accomplishments?

126 weeks ago from Resume Feedback

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Ryan Paugh: I've struggled in the past to get my resume to fit on a page. Try to quantify your achievements and don't be so verbose.

Numbers speak loudly ...MoreI've struggled in the past to get my resume to fit on a page. Try to quantify your achievements and don't be so verbose.

Numbers speak loudly than words. Plus, they're less characters and will help you stay within the one-page guidelines.
126 weeks ago

Jason Mollica: James,
Keep it to one and make sure your cover letter helps to hammer home some of your accomplishments. You can get your skills/qualifications ...MoreJames,
Keep it to one and make sure your cover letter helps to hammer home some of your accomplishments. You can get your skills/qualifications one one page honestly.
Let me know if I can help further!
Jason
126 weeks ago

Iz Hello all. I'm gonna end all your misery about getting paid jobs in journalism. I'm not an expert, I was in journalism school for a semester and dropped out. No one I was in school with is in journalism today and that was ten years ago. Everyone I know who is in paid journalism, high paid journalism of various forms never spent a day in journalism school. The one thing they had, the one thing that counted was inside information. They had information about something that no one else had.

127 weeks ago from Journalism and Journalists

Caitlin Fitzsimmons: I did a journalism degree a bit over 10 years ago and I've been a journalist ever since. I had no specialist information when I started - I'm a ...MoreI did a journalism degree a bit over 10 years ago and I've been a journalist ever since. I had no specialist information when I started - I'm a generalist by training but I've built up specialties on the job along the way.
122 weeks ago

Nicole Rogers I'm looking for a Social Media Specialist for a small company in San Francisco. Please email me if you're interested and I'll forward you the job description.

128 weeks ago from We're Hiring

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Holger Siebrecht: Hi Nicole, ditto, I'm interested. Send me the job description, and I'll pass it to my girlfriend who does social media for a group at NYU. My ...MoreHi Nicole, ditto, I'm interested. Send me the job description, and I'll pass it to my girlfriend who does social media for a group at NYU. My email is holger[at]post[dot]harvard[dot]edu. Thanks!

128 weeks ago

Eric Marshall: Hi Nicole,

Can't wait to receive the description. Please send it to: MoreHi Nicole,

Can't wait to receive the description. Please send it to: eric_marshall@bww.com. Thanks!
127 weeks ago

Ellie Behling It seems like there's lots of journos out there, but the field is changing. I consider myself more of an "information disseminator" than a traditional reporter. I'm curious, are any of you journos out there considering broadening your field into other areas of information like marketing and PR?

128 weeks ago from JobSTART 101

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Alexandra Levit: Hi Ellie, this is a fantastic question, and I'm curious to see what others say. Personally, I've never been more nervous to be a writer. Even ...MoreHi Ellie, this is a fantastic question, and I'm curious to see what others say. Personally, I've never been more nervous to be a writer. Even though I've been reassured that new business models will arise, I definitely feel better having a marketing and PR background right now.
128 weeks ago

Caitlin Fitzsimmons: Journalists definitely need to promote themselves and their stories and social media is a powerful way to do that. I always stumble and tweet my ...MoreJournalists definitely need to promote themselves and their stories and social media is a powerful way to do that. I always stumble and tweet my stories (and sometimes Facebook them) and I have a website. I guess I didn't consider it branching into marketing and PR when I am doing it for myself, rather than a client! No one is paying me for it, it's just an investment in my future and personal brand.
127 weeks ago

Dhruv Devasher As an MBA student, I'm finding it hard to cope with the level of information coming at me, both in my course and all the reading I normally do outside it. Any ideas on how to successfully manage this, or channel it successfully (maybe through my blog)?

132 weeks ago from Ask Penelope Trunk!

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Dhruv Devasher: Thank you both for your comments. While it goes against the grain a bit (so to speak), I guess its not about memorizing information, but rather ...MoreThank you both for your comments. While it goes against the grain a bit (so to speak), I guess its not about memorizing information, but rather having a general awareness about topics, so that details can be fleshed out as and when needed.
132 weeks ago

Joshua Waldman: I had the same feeling during my MBA. A few things I learned, the professors don't expect you to do 100% of their assignments. Second, I meditated ...MoreI had the same feeling during my MBA. A few things I learned, the professors don't expect you to do 100% of their assignments. Second, I meditated daily to keep my brain from exploding. And that 1/2 hr really made a huge difference in my ability to deal with all the info coming at me. Good luck!
132 weeks ago

Chris(tina) Brady How did you get your foot in the paid door? I don't know how many other people are experiencing the kind of problems I am--just graduated and no one wants to hire or even talk to me, plus none of my classes ever talked about HOW to get a job--but I would love to know how you got started.

133 weeks ago from Journalism and Journalists

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Caitlin Fitzsimmons: Having said that, I know a lot of editors say they will look favourably on candidates who have their own blogs and are already writing the type of ...MoreHaving said that, I know a lot of editors say they will look favourably on candidates who have their own blogs and are already writing the type of stories they want to write for their own blogs. It gives you an edge, shows off your work, and shows passion for a subject. I hope that helps.
122 weeks ago

Caitlin Fitzsimmons: @Brad If you want to freelance, you should pay for MediaBistro's Avant Guild and read the excellent "how to pitch" and "pitches that worked" articles.
122 weeks ago

Caitlin Fitzsimmons I didn't know about the BC group until now, but I did participate in Blog Action Day. I wrote about cruises. http://su.pr/2ZS3b2

135 weeks ago from Blog Action Day

Caitlin Fitzsimmons Any Bay Area people in this group? I've just taken over the San Francisco journalists & reporters group on Meetup. Planning event.

136 weeks ago from Journalism and Journalists

MovingMom: I'm a Bay Area news journalist and writer. Write for Clayton Pioneer, Concordian newspapers, plus assorted essay, how-to articles.
136 weeks ago

Caitlin Fitzsimmons: Great, you can join up here if you haven't already. MoreGreat, you can join up here if you haven't already. http://www.meetup.com/SF-Journalists/
135 weeks ago

Heather Conroy $25 per simple article (500 word) Blog postings(250 wds)$9 each, web pages $70 a page (400 wds) more complex articles negotiable

136 weeks ago from Professional Writers and Editors

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Heather Conroy: Wow I'm so glad I asked- thanks so much!
136 weeks ago

Caitlin Fitzsimmons: Check out the MEAA freelance journalism pay rates at MoreCheck out the MEAA freelance journalism pay rates at http://www.alliance.org.au/. Corporate writing pays MORE than journalism.
136 weeks ago

Penelope Trunk Trying to decide what I think of this. Wondering: Is the FTC regulating blogs absurd when blogs make so little money. What do you think?

137 weeks ago from Ask Penelope Trunk!

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Ryan Paugh: There's a good post about this today from a fellow Brazen Careerist - MoreThere's a good post about this today from a fellow Brazen Careerist - http://bit.ly/14JnT7 - Check it out!
137 weeks ago

Brian Wang: Mandating regulation creates jobs, in this case, useless ones, except from the regulator's perspective because their job is now on the line.
136 weeks ago

Caitlin Fitzsimmons and 2) I'd like the links to open in a new tab by default. If I remember I can force it with the shift key but then it goes to a new window.

138 weeks ago from Brazen Community Feedback

Caitlin Fitzsimmons: People often share links on Brazen Careerist. I'd like to be able to follow them without losing my place on the site.
138 weeks ago

Caitlin Fitzsimmons 2 things are driving me crazy. 1) I want to be able to edit or delete my comments or forum posts.

138 weeks ago from Brazen Community Feedback

Photis Patriotis: This is on the list. We're trying to think of ways of doing it so it's both easy to understand and useful.
138 weeks ago

Caitlin Fitzsimmons: Like a link under your own comments saying 'edit' or 'delete'? You could make it time-limited if you wish.
137 weeks ago

Caitlin Fitzsimmons Upgrade if you haven't already. The versions before the current one have known vulnerabilities and I know people who've been hacked.

138 weeks ago from Wordpress Bloggers

John Meyers: I got to do it twice! I upgraded to 2.8.3, then two days later they announced 2.8.4 to fix vulnerabilities. Fun times. :)
138 weeks ago

Caitlin Fitzsimmons A group of one - what fun! Am I really the only expat on Brazen Careerist?

138 weeks ago from Expats in the US

Grayson Leverenz: Hi, I'm not an expat, but am excited to join your group! I can help by answering questions about US life from an American perspective.
135 weeks ago

Caitlin Fitzsimmons: Thank you, Grayson - that's kind!
135 weeks ago

Cindy Wang how do you feel about organic food? is the cost/benefit worth it? Have you "gone organic" or are you a diehard non-organic foodie?

138 weeks ago from International Foodies

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Andrew Lander: I'm definitely not "diehard" about it. It's nice to eat organic foods but just so long as it's healthy I'm ok with it. Organic is a plus
136 weeks ago

Thao Le: I feel and think that organic food can save our purchasing power and health, but not save time. Most people want things pronto, and most people ...MoreI feel and think that organic food can save our purchasing power and health, but not save time. Most people want things pronto, and most people do not have access to organic food. I personally, take the time out to read and research what I put in my body. I'm not a diehard organic foodie, but it's 50% in my household.
122 weeks ago

What techniques do you use for communicating quantifiable or known uncertainty? What's your threshold for reportable uncertainty?

138 weeks ago from Journalism and Journalists

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: ... How do you communicate "poker hand" facts where the relative probabilities of possibilities are more relevant than unavailable "truth"?
138 weeks ago

Stephanie Chaptal Dugué: Simply by stating the "possibilities" and the "preponderance of evidence", and let my audience do the maths.
137 weeks ago

Hi Everyone! I'm a columnist for the Examiner.com. Be "in the know" about SF networking events and social events. http://tinyurl.com/lmss24

139 weeks ago from Bay Area Bunch

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erica galindo: thanks for the info! Do you know of other resources for Mountain View - mid peninsula!?
136 weeks ago

: @Erica, I don't have a specific resource for Mountain View / mid-peninsula, but a great site to check out is More@Erica, I don't have a specific resource for Mountain View / mid-peninsula, but a great site to check out is www.workit.com. There are a lot of Silicon Valley events listed there.
132 weeks ago

Caitlin Fitzsimmons I recommend the Bad Behavior plug-in to keep your site safe from hackers (also upgrade if you haven't!). http://www.bad-behavior.ioerror.us/

140 weeks ago from Wordpress Bloggers

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