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Carmille

Honolulu, HI

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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

TOP IDEA: Ashley Nicole Campbell New Life Plan... - http://www.brazencareerist/2010/04/02/new-life-plan

111 weeks ago

Carmille: Love your blog. Not only do you post observations, but you inject a little of your self-journey in there as well. Makes it a lot easier for us ...MoreLove your blog. Not only do you post observations, but you inject a little of your self-journey in there as well. Makes it a lot easier for us Brazens to relate! Your drive is admirable too.
111 weeks ago

Ashley Nicole Campbell: Thanks! I really appreciate that!
111 weeks ago

Carmille joined the groups Professional Writers and Editors, Web Development, Interactive Media and Marketing, Social Entrepreneurs, Social Media Analytics, Content Masters, Management Consulting, Freelancing, Copywriters, Professional Development, Write a Book!, Consultants R US, Office Politics and Email Etiquette 12 more

48 weeks ago

Carmille joined the group Company Culture

49 weeks ago

Carmille #Brazen #reading "20 Something, 20 Everything" ~Possibly one of the most helpful books for 20-something women. http://twitpic.com/2hj1id

91 weeks ago from

Carmille #brazen How To Work With Someone After a Romantic Breakup http://bit.ly/9XyI9Q (Forbes)

96 weeks ago from

Carmille #nowreading "The Art of Happiness" by Dalai Lama, and Howard C. Cutler http://amzn.to/c4YjXx

97 weeks ago from Book Shelf

Rebecca Thorman: Oh, I bet that's good! One of my favorite books in college was "Ethics for the New Millennium" by the Dalai Lama. Thought-provoking!
96 weeks ago

Carmille: Oh, thanks for the recommendation! I'll put that on my list. Have you read "Art of Power" by Thich Nhat Hanh?
96 weeks ago

Carmille How Twitter Has Made Me A Better Communicator: http://ow.ly/29Mpt ~love this #blog post by fellow #brazen @CamPlommer (can relate too!)

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Jenn Pedde Roles of the Community Manager: http://premiersocialmedia.com/2010/06/22/community-manager-role/ My company posted this... what do you think?

98 weeks ago from Community Managers

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Jenn Pedde: I actually am not 100% sure of the range at my company. I was only hired 2 months ago. Would be interested to see what responses you get to your ...MoreI actually am not 100% sure of the range at my company. I was only hired 2 months ago. Would be interested to see what responses you get to your overall discussion above.
98 weeks ago

Sabera (Kapasi) Photographer: I just read this article and what was educational for me was the list of defined KPI's for a community manager. I never saw the role in that light.
98 weeks ago

Carmille joined the group Entry-Level Young Professionals

97 weeks ago

Carmille 20 Quick Tips For Better Time Management: http://www.lifehack.org/?p=11815&akst_action=share-this

98 weeks ago from Productivity & Time-Management

Elysa Rice: if this were a test I'd fail. I'd fail at most "better time management" lists. I am queen ADD multitasker don't do schedules or routines very ...Moreif this were a test I'd fail. I'd fail at most "better time management" lists. I am queen ADD multitasker don't do schedules or routines very well. I find I'm most creative when I'm hoping from one thing to another. I drive some people crazy but it works for me.
98 weeks ago

Kim N. Campbell Has anyone had to overcome being socially awkward in a new work environment. I started a new part time job for a company I really like but am painfully awkward and don't want to seem like a bad fit. How do you guys get comfy with fellow employees at a new job?

101 weeks ago from Ask Penelope Trunk!, Brazen Careerist's Top 50 Gen-Y Companies and Brazen Undergrads 1 more

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Kim N. Campbell: Thank You so much everybody, everyone's advice has been really helpful.

@rebecca-brough pita chips and hummus for snacks and they seemed to ...MoreThank You so much everybody, everyone's advice has been really helpful.

@rebecca-brough pita chips and hummus for snacks and they seemed to appreciate that. Food totally brings people together.

@anne- great point! being patient with the process of feeling part of the family is probably really important. Few people come in and immediately fit in. Letting it happen will probably be best. Right along the lines of what Lynn and Paul said, I'd rather be awkward for a while than be contrived, fake and annoying trying to be part of the gang.

@Melissa, I work at starbucks too so I have totally got the sunny morning greeting down! I think that helps too.

What's great about this office is they have a kitchen and a different team member cooks lunch for everyone once a day. I cooked for the first time Monday and got a chance to talk with everyone about all sorts of things. It really helped me feel more comfortable with everyone.I trust that over time, I'll fit right in.

Thanks so much for all of your thoughtful feedback.

:)

100 weeks ago

Penelope Trunk: I think it would actually be weird if you went to a job and were not a little awkward at first. I mean, you don't know the people or the politics ...MoreI think it would actually be weird if you went to a job and were not a little awkward at first. I mean, you don't know the people or the politics or workplace customs. So it's fine to be a little timid about that stuff. Just be confident about who you are. That's important. And, one-on-one lunches get you to know the people and the culture much faster than group lunches, I think.
100 weeks ago

Carmille Nice read on media platforms' carbon footprint: "The Mediavore's Dilemma: Making Sustainable Media Choices": http://to.pbs.org/bb4Fo7

102 weeks ago from Green Social Media

Carmille Top 10 web hosting sites under $10: http://ow.ly/1Qlf7 ~deciding between GoDaddy and Gmail (not on list). Which do you use? #tech #tools

104 weeks ago from Shotgun Startups, Entrepreneurs and Productivity & Time-Management 1 more

Marisa Wikramanayake: I use Crucial Paradigm. They cost $60 USD a year which is less than $10 per month. And they are really awesome especially if anything does go wrong.
103 weeks ago

Demetra Brown I am interested in grant proposal writing and there is a lot of information and expensive course offerings on the field; it is difficult to decipher how much of it is actually trustworthy, relevant, and reliable. I am looking for any information on how to begin a career as a professional grant proposal writer. Can anyone suggest any channels of information or training programs? Thanks

104 weeks ago from Non-Profit Management

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Carmille: Hi Demetra -

You can also try approaching grant-writing from the other end. I interned and volunteered with several grant- MAKING organizations, ...MoreHi Demetra -

You can also try approaching grant-writing from the other end. I interned and volunteered with several grant- MAKING organizations, and helped with the process. From that angle, I was able to learn what foundations look for in grant proposals, and what made proposals outstanding enough to be rewarded. From there, you can take what you've learned to a volunteer position as a grant-writer.

Hope this helps,
Carmille
104 weeks ago

Demetra Brown: Hi Carmille, Great suggestion... I will definitely looking into connecting with a grant making organization in the near future. Thanks, Demetra
104 weeks ago

Rebecca Thorman One of the few daily emails I get and love is Daily Worth which is a personal finance email for women. Today, they brought up women and networking. So I'll ask you - Tell me about the mentoring relationships in your life (or the lack of them). Do you think we as women have an "old girls network" the same way guys enjoy an "old boys network"—or not? Do we need one?

104 weeks ago from Mentors & Mentees, Young Professional Women (YPW), Personal Finance and Credit Union Folks and Fans 2 more

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Carmille: Sounds like a good start, Melissa. Would location be an issue in the referrals? I realize it's web-based, but services wise...people may prefer ...MoreSounds like a good start, Melissa. Would location be an issue in the referrals? I realize it's web-based, but services wise...people may prefer someone within proximity, no?
104 weeks ago

Melissa Breau: @Carmille perhaps. but in today's web-centric universe, and since we're based online, I think it'll be a bit more difficult to create ...More@Carmille perhaps. but in today's web-centric universe, and since we're based online, I think it'll be a bit more difficult to create location-based networks via the internet. But you're certainly welcome to post where you're located in that thread if you'd like... I'm in NYC.
104 weeks ago

Sadya Siddiqui Trying to get the ATTENTION of Juliana Brodsky: Juliana , i've been reading almost all the feedback u've been giving on resumes and i really like how u r brutal & really good at spotting the weakness. im curious though , how is an architect such a good HR person. hobby / talent/ or a side hustle?

104 weeks ago from Resume Feedback

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Juliana Brodsky: Hi Sadya and Carmille! Thank you very much for your feedback of my feedback--I always hope my replies are useful, but I also worry that they're ...MoreHi Sadya and Carmille! Thank you very much for your feedback of my feedback--I always hope my replies are useful, but I also worry that they're too long. I actually think brutal is a good word. When I'm thinking of how to give feedback, I think of what I would want someone to say in person if I asked them to review my resume, and I would rather hear the honest truth, so that's what I strive for.

I secretly love to tell people what to do, but I also need to feel like I'm helping other people. Combine those two urges, and brutal resume review is the way to go ;) I have some TA experience, which is where I learned how to critique without being personal. It's a very fine line, and takes practice. I think I went too far with the 10+ years of experience CEO guy, getting over-confident in myself. I re-read my response the next day, and if I could tone it down I would.

When I read resumes here (which I love, because it gives you a sneak peek into someone else's life, like a miniature anthropological study), I look for buzz words/jargon that can be replaced with individualised language, an understandable narrative (each piece of information builds up the story of a person moving towards the type of position they want to apply for), organization of information, and visual organization. Those are the big things. After that, I look for the usefulness of individual chunks of information or words, repeating statements, grammar, fonts, that sort of thing.

If you read a resume as a snapshot of a person's life and goals, it become much more interesting. I'm always curious what will happen to the people of these resumes. Do they get the job? Do they switch fields? It's like turning a movie off half-watched.

I think shorter is better because the point of the resume is to get the interview. The interview is all about bringing out the awesome stories of strange jobs. I'm also really against jargon because everyone uses the same words. That's why I don't like 90% of intro statements--everyone is exceptionally talented and an individually-motivated problem solver who works well in teams. I think of being the person who has to read 400 resumes. If someone's individual statement said, "I am a biologist who can identify rare species in the field, diffuse a bomb with a paper clip and chewing gum, and has excellent teaching skills" THAT is the one I would interview.

So, basically my secret is to imagine that I'm someone else. I'm the person who wrote this resume: what do I want to achieve, what do I want to communicate? I'm the person who has to read this resume: what does it tell me? Does it make me interested? Can I understand what I'm supposed to? Plus I hate sloppy writing and bad fonts and horrid layouts.

Anyways, thanks for brightening up my day! Anytime you want to tel me what a fabulous person I am, go right ahead :)
104 weeks ago

Sadya Siddiqui: Ah finally she NOTICES us! Juliana thank u for the detailed reply. i think the fact that ur feedback on resumes/cv are long is a really good ...MoreAh finally she NOTICES us! Juliana thank u for the detailed reply. i think the fact that ur feedback on resumes/cv are long is a really good thing. it shows that u have taken out time to evaluate & also u have genuine concern for the person.

(you know u cud actually launch a business of being a Resume coach , u'd do really well. )
104 weeks ago

Kiran Denniz my interests are wide and i enjoy consuming information. but i've come to realize that i'm spending too much time reading and not enough time creating. tim ferris (4 hr work week) & leo babuta (zen to done) talk about cultivating a 'low-information diet'. do any of you practice it? what sort of tactics have you used to make sure you get the information you need? how do you maintain the discipline of limited consumption.

104 weeks ago from Productivity & Time-Management

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Cameron Plommer: Kiran,

I feel your pain buddy. Been there, and still struggling with creating and producing. I feel if you have a platform to create, such as a ...MoreKiran,

I feel your pain buddy. Been there, and still struggling with creating and producing. I feel if you have a platform to create, such as a blog, it's much easy to just start creating something.

I actually have a post about this topic: http://www.econapps.com/2010/02/the-evolution-of-a-consumption-whore/. It might help you out.

One tactic I try to implement is that if you read a blog post or anything online make it a rule to comment on each. This prevents mindless consume and passive reading. Also make sure the blogs you do read are from bloggers that you want to build a relationship with.
104 weeks ago

Lee Farrar: I think an interesting side to this issue is that I've spent far too long thinking and reading about productivity without actioning any of it, so ...MoreI think an interesting side to this issue is that I've spent far too long thinking and reading about productivity without actioning any of it, so I lose not only the time spent trying to be more productive but also the time wasted reading about ways I could improve.

I'm coming to the opinion that the books and tools available to us should be used more as a catalyst for incremental changes, rather than constantly changing our entire ethos to suit the last book we read.

I actually wrote a blog post that has been added to an IT webmagazine if anyone is interested, I'd love to see anyones comments there
http://www.themonitor.eu/content/?p=274
104 weeks ago

David Spinks A lot of young pros start a blog when they're on the job hunt. Then when they get a job, the blog takes a back seat. Are blogs just not as valuable for young pros once they've been hired? If this has happened to you, how did you adapt your blog to your new goals and lifestyle?

105 weeks ago from Gen-Y Professional Bloggers

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David Spinks: Not a bad idea Carmille. I don't think I've seen anyone do that before.
104 weeks ago

Patrick Pho: I've noticed people start blogs for a variety of life changes: Job Hunt, New City, Just Graduated College, Single and Dating- and when that status ...MoreI've noticed people start blogs for a variety of life changes: Job Hunt, New City, Just Graduated College, Single and Dating- and when that status changes they lose the impetus that inspired them to blog in the first place.

It's an idea I'm going to tackle in a future blog post but I am glad to see I'm not the only one to have noticed it.
104 weeks ago

Erin Lariviere Does your organization have an official social media policy? If so, what's the focus - what you CAN do, or what you CAN'T? If you were crafting a social media policy, what would your top 3 points be?

105 weeks ago from Social Media, Social Media Marketers, New Media Marketing and PR & New Media 2 more

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David Sandusky: Erin - your indecisiveness is very decisive! Sound like solid training on brand values and part of expectations. Cool!
104 weeks ago

Lucas: @Erin & @David - To add to the indecisiveness, I don't think anyone's wrong here. David is correct - hiring employees that can be trusted ...More@Erin & @David - To add to the indecisiveness, I don't think anyone's wrong here. David is correct - hiring employees that can be trusted within a culture of autonomy is ideal. In reality, however, things happen: employees go rogue; they get caught up in the mystique that is online dialogue and forget their manners, etc. The goal of an organization's social media policy (or at least the few I've created) is to create a framework that is extremely vague and basically lays out common sense. The real value in such a policy comes out when things go south. In a lot of the situations I've seen (but not been involved with) is borderlines of plausible deniability. ;-)

Regardless, I agree with David that it's better to keep teams/groups small and hire well.

104 weeks ago

Carmille Finally had time to fine tune my resume. If anyone else is awake, I'd appreciate a critique (be brutal, please!) http://bit.ly/9Uf6W4

106 weeks ago from Resume Feedback

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Carmille: Great advice! Thanks so much. I'm finishing up my final research papers and will continue tweaking my resume this weekend. Will post an update then!
106 weeks ago

Carmille: Hi again! So, I've been simmering in your advice (along with older professionals in my homestate) and have revised my resume: MoreHi again! So, I've been simmering in your advice (along with older professionals in my homestate) and have revised my resume: http://bit.ly/dqOhig

While there were a few contradicting tips, I definitely appreciate the time and feedback you folks offered.

Samantha - I omitted my phone number and address on the Brazen version for privacy's sake, and the references completely. I've changed the font as well. Hopefully I can still preserve some "design" aspect while making it more legible for the interviewer.

Jamie - Agreed; objective is definitely old school. But the beginning portion wasn't an objective, but a (lame attempt?) tagline. I'm not sure if narrowing it down on this new version helps any, or if I should just omit it completely and save it for my online personas. Thoughts? I moved by education to the bottom (no academic achievements) then back up again because I'm a new graduate. Was really torn on this decision! #3 and 4 I took into account heavily, and I think helped out a lot.

Delta - You know, the font I had down was actually a 10pt! Guess it wasn't meant to be. I experimented with fonts and hope this is easier to read. I put more effort into a more tailored tagline, but am unsure if I should nix it completely. I also tried to narrow down my legislative assistant description (and others)

Really hope this is it. I'm keeping my fingers crossed! Once again - thank you!
104 weeks ago

Carmille We spend so much time investing in branding ourselves and self-promotion, that we forget the power of endorsement. Asking a mentor, professor, or established folks within your network/whom you've built a good relationship with to vouch for you (whether word of mouth, LinkedIn, linking to your blog/website), is a powerful and underestimated way in getting your foot in the door. It may not land you a job, but you'll definitely be known in your field of interest.

106 weeks ago from Brazen Undergrads and Future Leaders

Danver Chandler So, I was wondering; How does an employee address a boss that's not professional when giving directives? How does the employee know when he/she has gone too far and over-stepped their boundaries in 'business professionalism' (aka politeness in the real world)? Then, in what manner would a professional address their boss? Oh, and a side note, I'm not talking about sexual harassment here, I'm just asking about straight-up rudeness!

106 weeks ago from Inspiring Leadership

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Scott Asai: I think it depends on how bad you want to stay there...I doubt many "bosses" would take "constructive criticism" well unless you had a pretty good ...MoreI think it depends on how bad you want to stay there...I doubt many "bosses" would take "constructive criticism" well unless you had a pretty good relationship with them
106 weeks ago

Morana Medved: I would caution against asking "are you feeling ok" unless you have a relationship with a boss that allows for asking a potentially private ...MoreI would caution against asking "are you feeling ok" unless you have a relationship with a boss that allows for asking a potentially private question. I was in this situation before and had a conversation addressing that I felt that rudeness might be a reaction to my perceived incompetency and I outright asked if he wanted to keep me in position or wanted me gone since he was acting like he wanted me gone. It was extremely scary (I had another job lined up, just in case), but it worked and resulted in a great working relatioship. There was no HR to consult, either. I think in order to get real results, you have to be ready to risk a lot to, whether you go to HR or boss directly. Bottom line, are you ok with being treated this way from now on?
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