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Cynthia Welch I'm currently an associate product manager for a telecom company. I'm looking to move forward in my career. I have an int'l business/finance background but would like to continue in the technical marketing field. What applications and software programs should I master in order to move to the next level? Several jobs state MBA prefered however the executive MBA programs dont stress any technical programs. Should I bypass and learn some new skill and if so which ones?

63 weeks ago from Cloud Computing

Adriana Dwan: Hi Cynthia, I'm recruiting for an email marketing usability study that pays $50 for 1 hr remote web conference session on Wednesday 8/17 or Friday ...MoreHi Cynthia, I'm recruiting for an email marketing usability study that pays $50 for 1 hr remote web conference session on Wednesday 8/17 or Friday 8/19. You must be employed, based in the U.S., responsible for the management of email programs, and manage a subscription base of over 10,000 email addresses on one or more lists to participate.

I posted this in a couple groups but I think that you could be a great fit for the study given your marketing position and background. If this is something you're interested in please fill out the survey below.

http://www.surveygizmo.com/s3/605950/3ed8c3e65ebf Thanks! Adriana
41 weeks ago

Adriana Dwan: If it's something you're not interested in, feel free to pass it on to others :)
41 weeks ago

Cynthia Welch Does anyone have any examples of successful companies and how they use social media? I need to provide an overview with proven success strategies in social media and why.

50 weeks ago from Social Media Marketers

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Tyna Chua: Marketing Leadership Council (part of Corporate Executive Board) has a piece called "Social Media Showcase" that shows "best of" in various social ...MoreMarketing Leadership Council (part of Corporate Executive Board) has a piece called "Social Media Showcase" that shows "best of" in various social media channels. It's a great summary and all it would require is an "update" to include newcomers or personal favorites. The approach and structure should save you some time...why reinvent the wheel? :)
49 weeks ago

Penelope Singer: Check out Cisco. Social Media Examiner had this good article on them a while back: MoreCheck out Cisco. Social Media Examiner had this good article on them a while back: http://bit.ly/kZUhOH. $100,000 is a good chunk of change to have saved using social media with a product launch.
49 weeks ago

Cynthia Welch Does anyone have any examples of successful companies and how they use social media? I need to provide an overview with proven success strategies in social media and why.

50 weeks ago from Social Media

Cynthia Welch joined the groups Social Media, Web 2.0, Online Media Jobs, New Media Marketing, Interactive Media and Marketing, Social Media Analytics, Latest Social Media and Technology News, Social Media Marketing, Green Social Media and Social Media & Email Marketing Professionals 8 more

50 weeks ago

Cynthia Welch Does anyone have any examples of successful companies and how they use social media? I need to provide an overview with proven success strategies in social media and why.

50 weeks ago from Cloud Computing

63 weeks ago from Ask A Coach

Caroline Ceniza-Levine: MBA programs are just now starting to add courses specifically on digital marketing. You might also look at programs with market research and ...MoreMBA programs are just now starting to add courses specifically on digital marketing. You might also look at programs with market research and consumer insights classes. Most E-MBA programs enable you to access the same classes, if not create an identical concentration. I posted an article I saw about E-MBA's today: Executive MBAs: Great, if you can foot the bill http://ow.ly/49c7W via@fortunemagazine
63 weeks ago

63 weeks ago from Social Media Marketers

Kade Dworkin: I was faced with a similar quandary and ultimately found Arizona State's Masters of Science information Management program. Basically it's an MBA ...MoreI was faced with a similar quandary and ultimately found Arizona State's Masters of Science information Management program. Basically it's an MBA where they strip out the bulk of finance and accounting (although both get brief mentions in the program) and replace them with heavy enterprise technologies. Best part for me was it was only 11 months versus the 2 year MBA program. Same instructors, a lot of the same classes, half the price, half the time. It didn't give me the technical chops to code up an application but it did give me the knowledge to manage IT staffs and have a historical perspective relating to IT in the enterprise.

I'm sure you can find something to the same extent in your local area.
63 weeks ago

63 weeks ago from Engineers

Ange Right now I am pursuing a career in Accounting, But I am feeling so much internal resistance. I feel resistance to continue and I feel resistance preventing me from quiting. I am considering doing a second bachelors in Computer Science, but I am afraid that will be another dead end for me. I can't seem to find north any advice.

67 weeks ago from Ask A Coach

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JRandom42: In my experience, many people are excited at the prospect of creating software, but are overwhelmed by the depth and complexity of the processes ...MoreIn my experience, many people are excited at the prospect of creating software, but are overwhelmed by the depth and complexity of the processes involved, once they get into doing so. If you haven't had any experience in coding, gathering requirements, debugging and so on, it's going to be a mighty steep learning curve getting to the point of doing so for a living.

66 weeks ago

Tracy Brisson: @Ange- I think it's unclear whether you like accounting. That's a key piece of information. For example, if accounting is something you like, you ...More@Ange- I think it's unclear whether you like accounting. That's a key piece of information. For example, if accounting is something you like, you could pursue similar work in an educational technology company and surround yourself with people who are your tribe. If you hate accounting, that's a whole other story. If you are really undecided, you might want to hire one of the coaches here on Brazen and work with them on this issue. Sometimes it takes someone else to help get you closer to perspective.
66 weeks ago

Cynthia Welch thanks to everyone that posted comments about how they use Skype. Your comments were very much appreciated. It's great to have a forum where we can communicate about such topics.

67 weeks ago from Cloud Computing and Engineers

Cynthia Welch thanks to everyone that posted comments about how they use Skype. Your comments were very much appreciated. It's great to have a forum where we can communicate about such topics.

67 weeks ago from Social Media Marketers

Cynthia Welch I’m working on a marketing project at work and was wondering who do you know that uses Skype. How do you personally use Skype? Do you use it professionally or only for is it only personal use? What companies have you been in contact with that use Skype?

70 weeks ago from Engineers

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Amy: I've only used Skype personally. we contact family members and generally show craft projects or new furniture arrangements in the house. Our ...MoreI've only used Skype personally. we contact family members and generally show craft projects or new furniture arrangements in the house. Our kids love it (they are very small) because they can interact better with their grandparents.
70 weeks ago

Tom: skype has turned out to be a great tool for keeping in touch. I use it personally, initially just for some video chatting with family. However, we ...Moreskype has turned out to be a great tool for keeping in touch. I use it personally, initially just for some video chatting with family. However, we are now living in Oslo Norway so I bought a subscription with a US phone number. So now for $6.99/mo, I have unlimited calling to the US and if I am on wifi, it doesn't cost me any data usage. My wife got it initially when she came over here for a company conference in the summer. she uses it both personally and for business, so the US office can call her US number and avoid the int'l call charges. That said, I was not overly impressed by the quality and would not consider it for critical phone discussions due to some poor connections and dropped calls. But, since their recent outage, I have noticed a marked improvement in quality. If it continues, I'd not hesitate to recommend them.
69 weeks ago

70 weeks ago from Social Media Marketers

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Eric Sforza: I've used Skype both professionally and personally. Professionally was when I was working with a startup, we used skype for conference calls. ...MoreI've used Skype both professionally and personally. Professionally was when I was working with a startup, we used skype for conference calls. Personally, I use it to talk with friends over in Europe. I'm now starting to use gtalk more for that though.
70 weeks ago

Katie Perry: We use Skype for mock interviews and resume reviews for our online students. It is much easier than using a phone and is much more personal too.
70 weeks ago

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70 weeks ago

Tariq West What would you say in a college graduation speech? I'm graduating from college in a couple of weeks and considering applying to be Baccalaureate Student Speaker. I have a good chance at winning this honor if I can find a compelling theme and tell a great story. The prompt is as follows: "Share a reflection on how your spiritual journey has informed your education and commitment to the public good at Stanford. Inspire your classmates as the sole student voice during Commencement Weekend."

107 weeks ago from Brazen Undergrads, Creatively Inspired, Nonprofiteers, I am Gen Y and Future Leaders 3 more

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Tariq West: Thanks all for the comments/suggestions! I didn't have time to put together a speech before the deadline but I will certainly be incorporating ...MoreThanks all for the comments/suggestions! I didn't have time to put together a speech before the deadline but I will certainly be incorporating your suggestions in a forthcoming written reflection on my blog. I'm thinking it will revolve around nurturing structural or "Galilean" serendipity in our lives and the spiritual and pragmatic meaning of that.
107 weeks ago

Tariq West: Actually, to my surprise I was selected as commencement speaker for my department. Now to pull it all together - 10 mins to leave an impactful ...MoreActually, to my surprise I was selected as commencement speaker for my department. Now to pull it all together - 10 mins to leave an impactful message.
105 weeks ago

Cynthia Welch Hi fellow ENFPers. So I thought I'd pose my career question on this post because we share personality traits and maybe you can understand why my current situation troubles me. So there is a very competative person in my workplace. Every meeting turns into a competition on who's better. I dont enjoy this, nor do I want to spend all waking hours over compensating and working extra hard to try to "show up" anyone on the next meeting. I prefer to stay out of conflict. Any advice?

121 weeks ago from ENFP's

Cynthia Welch Is it unethical to send a resume through your work email?

127 weeks ago from Ask A Coach

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JR Moreau: I wouldn't worry about the ethics of this so much as the risk you're putting yourself in. Plus, it doesn't really benefit you to have your company ...MoreI wouldn't worry about the ethics of this so much as the risk you're putting yourself in. Plus, it doesn't really benefit you to have your company name attached to a resume. I think it's a bad idea overall and yes, unethical to add.
127 weeks ago

Caroline Ceniza-Levine: In addition to @Vicki, @JR and @Susan comments, I would add that it shows poor professional judgment to use your current employer's time and ...MoreIn addition to @Vicki, @JR and @Susan comments, I would add that it shows poor professional judgment to use your current employer's time and equipment to do other work. As a former recruiter I will immediately envisage you doing the same to my client.
127 weeks ago

Cynthia Welch Thanks!

128 weeks ago from Ask A Coach

Cynthia Welch Thanks!

128 weeks ago from Ask A Coach

Cynthia Welch It was to a person directly

128 weeks ago from Ask A Coach

JR Moreau: I'd follow up next Monday afternoon. That's my gut.
128 weeks ago

Eric May: Agree with JR, follow-up on Monday.
128 weeks ago

Cynthia Welch I sent a resume and cover letter via email two days ago. I have not received a response yet. How long should I wait before sending a follow up email?

128 weeks ago from Ask A Coach

JR Moreau: Cynthia, was the email to a person or a general link like info@hr.com?
128 weeks ago

Caroline Ceniza-Levine: 5 business days is standard. But given that only 15-20% are filled by standard resume submission (as opposed to networking or employee referral) ...More5 business days is standard. But given that only 15-20% are filled by standard resume submission (as opposed to networking or employee referral) I would spend the down time getting in another way, as well as identifying additional companies to target.
127 weeks ago

Cynthia Welch Hi Nonprofiteers. I am not currently employed with a non profit organization. However I am involved in volunteer work in my community and hope to find a marketing or communications position in a non profit organization.

131 weeks ago from Nonprofiteers

Jane Dedek Hi Cynthia, Personally, I'm a technology trainer, presales, and best practice consultant, recently dabbling in social media and marketingish areas... I'm the "SME" who's good at warm and fuzzy client interaction without having to get too bogged down in the details or politics. But it took me ages to figure out these were my strengths. :)

132 weeks ago from ENFP's

Cynthia Welch: "not getting bogged down in the details or politics" Love that! I think I'm at my most discouraged when I present a "great" idea that will make ...More"not getting bogged down in the details or politics" Love that! I think I'm at my most discouraged when I present a "great" idea that will make things soo much better just to have my boss say... we need to enter a change management and get it approved by the CCB and run it by operations.
131 weeks ago

Cynthia Welch Hi fellow ENFPs or is the correct term fellow ENFPers? I am curious as to what you do for a living and if you are happy in your chosen profession. Many thanks-hope to hear from you soon

132 weeks ago from ENFP's

CaroLyn Jimenez (Schneider): Hi Cynthia. I manage a tech help desk at a university. I LOVE my work. I do a lot of writing, coaching and some geeky stuff, but I'm not stuck in ...MoreHi Cynthia. I manage a tech help desk at a university. I LOVE my work. I do a lot of writing, coaching and some geeky stuff, but I'm not stuck in a room with a computer all day. I spend a lot of time advocating for my customers (faculty, staff and students) as well as interpreting policy and legislation as it applies to our customers. Every day is interesting and often challenging.
132 weeks ago

Jung Fitzpatrick: Heya ENFPeepz...I do communications and marketing for a nonprofit and I think the role and sector are a good fit for me. Like Jane, I like the ...MoreHeya ENFPeepz...I do communications and marketing for a nonprofit and I think the role and sector are a good fit for me. Like Jane, I like the warm and fuzzy client interaction and wish I had more on a daily basis. Politics can frustrate my harmony seeking sensibilities. Details of big projects can definitely overwhelm me--I'd rather coordinate or manage! I'm applying for grad school so I can fast track into management and foster great working environments and relationships!
130 weeks ago

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