Christina Brown
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Christina Brown
Anyone know where I can get a free copy of Adobe Photoshop, Flash, and Dreamweaver? Torrent.com? I'm broke. :(
Kevin Zurawel:
Adobe demos are good for 30 days. If you are (or recently were) a student, you can get CS4 Web Premium for ~$250, or Flex Builder for free.
123 weeks ago
123 weeks ago
Christina Brown:
woot just downloaded the trial version of Illustrator and Photoshop, cant wait to play with these programs tomorrow afternoon. =)
123 weeks ago
123 weeks ago
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Penelope Trunk
Time Magazine contacted me to write a definitive article about Gen Y at work. I had spent so many years pitching big magazines, trying to get their attention, so it was a huge deal to me that Time came to me. http://bit.ly/132g9r
Kahlil Digitalx and Brianna Swartz recommended this
Dave Ellis
An insightful blog post - all interns (and recent grads) should read...... YouTern CEO To Interns: Stop Being Doormats! by @EntryLevelRebel http://read.bi/oZeRT9
29 weeks ago from INTERNal Affairs, I am Gen Y, JobSTART 101 and Interns2 more
Matthew T. Forrest and Noel Rozny recommended this
Jason H. Parker:
Good post, Dave, I'm glad Mark got that interview. Looks like he nailed it!
28 weeks ago
28 weeks ago
La Donna Lokey
Could you be the next Steve Jobs? http://bit.ly/qgY8FO #in #innovation
29 weeks ago from Citi, Innovators Incubation, We're Hiring, inCORPorated and Breaking Into Banking3 more
Christina Brown
joined the groups Tech Gurus, Adobe Flash / Flex / AIR Fans, College Grads with jobs not in their field., Photoshop and Seth Godin Book Club3 more
29 weeks ago
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Christina Brown
I'm back Brazen Careerist. I'm back and better than ever. Lets connect!
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Cameron Plommer
Remember when you were in college and you wanted to "change the world?" I did, but soon realized that I can do very little with only 23 years of living.
It's a dangerous attitude to come out of college wanting to change the world. In college everything is simplified when you get out you then realize you don't know shit about how the world actually works. And that is the key to changing things: first you need to know how it works. Then you can work on solutions.
Thoughts? Am I wrong?
75 weeks ago from Brazen Undergrads, Entry-Level Young Professionals and Ask Penelope Trunk!1 more
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Aaron Evans:
Hi Cameron,
I know this is an overdue reply, but I know exactly what you are going through here. You nailed it with this post: the operative word ...MoreHi Cameron,
I know this is an overdue reply, but I know exactly what you are going through here. You nailed it with this post: the operative word is HOW? How am I going to do it? You are on the right track though; most get out of college and stop asking how to do things, how to change things, how to make things better, how to live better? That is the most important step!
Many people don't take that first step to recognize how things can be improved. Essentially, they give up. "This is the way it is.. nothing can be done about it."
When you ask "How?" though, you are taking that first step.. and it is amazing how just taking a step builds into more steps, and this momentum that begins to form, almost without effort, helps you and others around you accomplish amazing things!
Keep asking the question "How?", you will be much better for it!
All the best,
Aaron
63 weeks ago
I know this is an overdue reply, but I know exactly what you are going through here. You nailed it with this post: the operative word ...MoreHi Cameron,
I know this is an overdue reply, but I know exactly what you are going through here. You nailed it with this post: the operative word is HOW? How am I going to do it? You are on the right track though; most get out of college and stop asking how to do things, how to change things, how to make things better, how to live better? That is the most important step!
Many people don't take that first step to recognize how things can be improved. Essentially, they give up. "This is the way it is.. nothing can be done about it."
When you ask "How?" though, you are taking that first step.. and it is amazing how just taking a step builds into more steps, and this momentum that begins to form, almost without effort, helps you and others around you accomplish amazing things!
Keep asking the question "How?", you will be much better for it!
All the best,
Aaron
63 weeks ago
Christina Brown
My 2010 MTV VMAs Review: Dear MTV, I Want My Life Back. http://bit.ly/9YwKcH
Ryan Paugh
Guess what happened! We got a cease & desist order from a company/blogger claiming to own the words Rock Your Career. Maybe they're right, maybe not. Before our next video on Facebook (http://bit.ly/cWtoHb) we're changing the name to avoid any messiness that takes focus away from the Community. The question is, what will the new name be? Leave ideas & help keep the formerly-know-as Rock Your Career series alive! New video + new branding on Monday.
74 weeks ago from Brazen Community Feedback and Creatively Inspired
Chris Paugh recommended this
Sean Masters:
"Be Brazen" sounds great. File that sucker! :) More"Be Brazen" sounds great. File that sucker! :) http://www.uspto.gov/trademarks/index.jsp
74 weeks ago
74 weeks ago
Ryan Paugh:
We're back baby! New video is live on Facebook from our friend Jullien Gordon + another one is coming soon from Patrick Pho. A double dose of ...MoreWe're back baby! New video is live on Facebook from our friend Jullien Gordon + another one is coming soon from Patrick Pho. A double dose of awesomeness today! Show them some love in the comments: http://www.facebook.com/brazencareerist
74 weeks ago
74 weeks ago
Christina Brown
"It is not the strongest of the species that survives, nor the most intelligent that survives. It is the one that is the most adaptable to change.” (Charles Darwin)
Christina Brown
"It is not the strongest of the species that survives, nor the most intelligent that survives. It is the one that is the most adaptable to change.” (Charles Darwin)
Christina Brown
Round 2: I will get a phone call from Apple Retail Soho next week to plan my interview! :D Magical.
Danielle Bullen
Hey Gen Y ladies, what are the top 3 questions about life and business that you's like to see addressed as topics in a magazine? I'm involved with a start-up online magazine for savvy, successful 20-35 year-old women and am testing potential article ideas to see what sparks people's interest. Many thanks!
Elisabeth Ericson and Melissa Breau recommended this
Christina Brown:
You should have some professional women tell what type of companies that they would love to work for in terms of their qualities and ...MoreYou should have some professional women tell what type of companies that they would love to work for in terms of their qualities and characteristics, not the name of the company per se. Gets the conversation going. Especially get young professional women who are unemployed or between jobs. I have been thinking of writing a blog post but haven't gotten all my thoughts through yet.
76 weeks ago
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Christina Brown
I'm back and better than ever. Busy week this week. I anxiously waiting for an email from Apple Retail (I applied earlier this month and went to a hiring event last week). I am busy working on a project with my intern friend. I have furniture "window shopping" with a friend at Ikea tomorrow, plus I haven't planned my Thursday since I'm off that day. Plus I have to contact Victoria's Secret for a possible interview and I am all calm. WoW. :)
Erin Lariviere
Complete this statement: "What I hate most about meetings is...."
87 weeks ago from Tungle.me - Meetings made easy and Productivity & Time-Management
Carlita Pitts:
Nothing being accomplished. You brainstorm all of these great (or not so great) ideas and nothing gets implemented. A complete waste of time.
85 weeks ago
85 weeks ago
Lindsay Browning
Hi everyone! Lindsay here from Google Staffing in Dublin. I'll be hosting this page so really looking forward to plenty of discussions and content. This month Google was voted most reputable company in Ireland! http://bit.ly/9PQz3T What is it that makes a company reputable?
89 weeks ago from Google, u30pro, I am Gen Y, Professional Development and Employee Benefits3 more
Ryan Healy, Ryan Paugh, Olga Garcia and Wanda and 1 others recommended this
Steve Wright:
Robin is right; it starts with people. Your managers, supervisors, and even your board of directors need to first think how to best serve their ...MoreRobin is right; it starts with people. Your managers, supervisors, and even your board of directors need to first think how to best serve their customers so that they are truly helping and appreciative. Second, they need to help and be appreciative of their employees.
87 weeks ago
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Cameron Plommer
I'm finding that a lot of the jobs I want to apply for require experience using adobe suite products like photoshop, InDesign, etc. Is there an website or cheap service that provides tutorials to become familiar with these products?
90 weeks ago from Personal Development and Professional Development
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Elizabeth Marling:
I recommend Youtube. I recently saw a tutorial for Adobe Story that was short, comprehensive, and didn't focus on anything that for the average ...MoreI recommend Youtube. I recently saw a tutorial for Adobe Story that was short, comprehensive, and didn't focus on anything that for the average computer user is easily recognizable. I understood how to use the program when it was over--10-15 mins.
90 weeks ago
90 weeks ago
Penelope Trunk
I am starting to feel like the slash job thing should focus on one career that is for money, and one career that is for self-exploration -- to figure out the next way to make money. I mean, no one is gonna do the same thing for 50 years. So, I am wondering if you guys think of a second career as exploratory or you think you need to make money from everything?
90 weeks ago from Slash Jobs
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Dan Higgins:
My entire professional outlook is exploratory in nature. :) I have found, for my own motivation and personal development, to taking many ...MoreMy entire professional outlook is exploratory in nature. :) I have found, for my own motivation and personal development, to taking many sidesteps has been the best way to enjoy those long hours each day. There is an old saying, "Jack of all trades, master of none." I have challenged it and have come out very happy as a young professional. I can do whatever I want and be confident in my success.
Not for everybody, but the smorgasbord works!
90 weeks ago
Not for everybody, but the smorgasbord works!
90 weeks ago
Sabera (Kapasi) Photographer:
Personally, if I am offering my professional services to someone, even as a side consulting project, I'd still want to be paid for it. Money is ...MorePersonally, if I am offering my professional services to someone, even as a side consulting project, I'd still want to be paid for it. Money is definitely a huge driver for me. Of course the opportunity to learn may change my mind on a case to case basis. But generally, I'd take up a slash career not only because it helps me nurture another interest, but also because it can potentially be an additional income source.
89 weeks ago
89 weeks ago
Christina Brown
New Blog Post: The Social Media Revolution Does Not Need to be Televised. http://bit.ly/cWnI6u
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Ciara
this is not a top idea or anything, I was just wondering if anyone else had ever had people in their lives come onto their blogs and post negative and degrading comments about them? I have someone posting nasty comments and my blog and it's forced me to make my comments be reviewed first. This is the second time something like this has happened to me. I'm getting tired of it frankly. The best part, is I live with one of them. Any suggestions? I'd love to make my blog unviewable by them but can't
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Tania Deb:
@Ciara: Looks like you are dealing with some really nasty people at home and elsewhere. I had a really bad room-mate experience in college and I ...More@Ciara: Looks like you are dealing with some really nasty people at home and elsewhere. I had a really bad room-mate experience in college and I was told by my cousin to document every incident between my room-mate and me in detail. Those notes came in handy later when I filed complaints against her with the dorm authorities. For an apartment lease why don't you try to discuss breaking out of the lease with the apartment owners? You might have to pay some penalty, but your safety and reputation is really worth a lot more than the penalty to break a lease. If you can talk to a lawyer, do so and let your room-mates know that you are consulting with them. Intimidating using legal channels really works in many cases. Good luck!
91 weeks ago
91 weeks ago
Ciara:
Christina, I told my family about it. I believe that they googled me and that's how they found me. Maybe from my linked-in account. Hey, at least ...MoreChristina, I told my family about it. I believe that they googled me and that's how they found me. Maybe from my linked-in account. Hey, at least I'm find-able :) (I have fixed it so no one can comment without my approval).
Tania, I have been documenting everything. I even wrote a letter and turned it into the apt. office. They can't do anything for me, but at least it's on file if something worse happens. My lease is up in October, so I'm just gonna wait it out. As of today (5/24) they are pretty much leaving me alone.... although I have a new issue with one of the girls who can't manage to pay rent on time.
I'm definately got some good material for later posts :)
89 weeks ago
Tania, I have been documenting everything. I even wrote a letter and turned it into the apt. office. They can't do anything for me, but at least it's on file if something worse happens. My lease is up in October, so I'm just gonna wait it out. As of today (5/24) they are pretty much leaving me alone.... although I have a new issue with one of the girls who can't manage to pay rent on time.
I'm definately got some good material for later posts :)
89 weeks ago
Christina Brown
New Blog Post: My Beautiful Blogger Award http://bit.ly/9zDl6O
Christina Brown
New Blog Post: Ten Things I Hate About You, Justin Bieber! http://bit.ly/9jGvdT
Samantha Karol
What is one thing you're grateful for today?
Pat Adkins:
Opportunity to expand social networking fans. I find I learn something from each new contact!
93 weeks ago
93 weeks ago
Christina Brown
New Blog Post: Dial 911, The Final Season of 'The Boondocks' is Here! http://bit.ly/a85RCw
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