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Jessica Bahr
Do you all play Rugby still or did you play? For what team?
137 weeks ago from Rugby
JRandom42:
"Give Blood. Play Rugby"
Seen on a bumper sticker on a car parked at a local rugby match
70 weeks ago
70 weeks ago
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
Scott Shrum
How do you make sure that grad school doesn't suck up all of your time? Do you still make time for your hobbies? You should be! Just read a great blog post from a fellow Brazen Careerist member on this very subject: http://bit.ly/bdi8Cp
Do you have any tips for making sure your grad school responsibilities don't interfere with other important aspects of your life?
89 weeks ago from Veritas Prep, Graduate Students and Work/Life Blur1 more
Ryan Paugh and Dead Hedge recommended this
Kelly Port:
I've definitely struggled with this. It helps to make sure you get OUT of the environment for a while and engage in something else, as long as you ...MoreI've definitely struggled with this. It helps to make sure you get OUT of the environment for a while and engage in something else, as long as you can keep those type A tendencies from taking all the fun out of it. When my MBA program starts taking over my life, I try to pause and focus on who I want to be as a well-rounded person and recognize that I'm not defined by school alone.
I've finally (after many months of huge amounts of stress and strife) gotten to the point where I prioritize my hobbies/interests in an effective way. I focus on these activities as ways to rejuvenate and relax, and it ends up making me more effective at work and at school.
I schedule my workouts in my calendar (not exactly a new tip, but a good one), and - this is key - I don't beat myself up if I miss one. I also set and communicate limits on homework/study time. I'll tell my husband that I have to work on homework until a certain time, then I make sure to put everything away and just unplug from it. That has made a world of difference in my stress levels and in our relationship. Even though I still spend a lot of time on school, this seems to help.
89 weeks ago
I've finally (after many months of huge amounts of stress and strife) gotten to the point where I prioritize my hobbies/interests in an effective way. I focus on these activities as ways to rejuvenate and relax, and it ends up making me more effective at work and at school.
I schedule my workouts in my calendar (not exactly a new tip, but a good one), and - this is key - I don't beat myself up if I miss one. I also set and communicate limits on homework/study time. I'll tell my husband that I have to work on homework until a certain time, then I make sure to put everything away and just unplug from it. That has made a world of difference in my stress levels and in our relationship. Even though I still spend a lot of time on school, this seems to help.
89 weeks ago
Ryan Paugh:
I never went to Grad School, but in a lot of ways I feel like my start up has been a Grad School-like experience. To make sure that my job doesn't ...MoreI never went to Grad School, but in a lot of ways I feel like my start up has been a Grad School-like experience. To make sure that my job doesn't interfere with my other hobbies I make a concerted effort to disconnect from my computer during specific hours of the day.
I'm sure this is similar for Grad School students. In order to get away from your studies, the best thing to do is to put yourself in an environment where you can't study.
89 weeks ago
I'm sure this is similar for Grad School students. In order to get away from your studies, the best thing to do is to put yourself in an environment where you can't study.
89 weeks ago
Milena Thomas
One of the nation's foremost experts on interest rates, James Grant, his issued a prospectus for US debt. Huge surprise, he did not rate it AAA. He is also betting yields will not just rise, but "rocket" once the world finally digests how much less creditworthy the US has become. My advice? Start buying guns, tobacco, and toilet paper. http://www.ritholtz.com/blog/2010/04/james-grant-u-s-treasury-yields-lik...
Milena Thomas:
Another take on rising yields - as a reflection of normal, expected growth - not out of control debt increases: MoreAnother take on rising yields - as a reflection of normal, expected growth - not out of control debt increases: http://scottgrannis.blogspot.com/2010/04/yields-on-10-yr-treasury-bonds-...
96 weeks ago
96 weeks ago
Dead Hedge:
Hi Milena, I know that the guns and tobacco reference was not the crux of your comment. With the Triple A rating, I don't everything that goes ...MoreHi Milena, I know that the guns and tobacco reference was not the crux of your comment. With the Triple A rating, I don't everything that goes into it but with its non-profit equivalent (AM Best), I know that having lots of money in the bank is part of that. It makes sense for corporations to have lots of money in the bank, especially insurance companies like Berkshire Hathaway and AIG. It doesn't necessarily make sense for countries to keep tons of cash in the bank for a rainy day. The trick is how much to keep and how much to spend.
That's a long way of saying that I would think that a company having a Triple A rating is probably a good thing but not necessarily true for a country.
The other link was interesting and does help demonstrate that if you ask 2 economists a question, you'll get 3 opinions :)
96 weeks ago
That's a long way of saying that I would think that a company having a Triple A rating is probably a good thing but not necessarily true for a country.
The other link was interesting and does help demonstrate that if you ask 2 economists a question, you'll get 3 opinions :)
96 weeks ago
Demetra Brown
Health Care Reform is Here: Now What? http://wp.me/pOAnA-1S
97 weeks ago from Non-Profit Management, Economics and Finance, Future Leaders and Brazen Undergrads2 more
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Dead Hedge
One, two, three, four ideas. Hah ha ha ha ha. It's really hard to type the Sesame Street Count's laughter. I was also thinking it could Heh heh heh heh but I'm not sure.
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Dead Hedge
Why can a top idea only have 500 characters? Is our thinking now limited by server space and the compressed writing movement? Trying have an idea under 500 characters when you have taken some strong acid. It's impossible.
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Dead Hedge
A common mistake that guys make when cross-dressing involves tights or pantyhose. You have to carefully roll them up and not yank them up like a pair of jeans.
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Dead Hedge
The best thing that I learned how to do was kill and prepare barnyard animals. I feel prepared for anything from a post apocalyptic natural disaster to polite dinner table conversation. I also earned the endless respect from one of my rugby teammates. However, I was always worried that I would get an excited phone call from him and hear a pig squealing in the background.
Grady Locklear
We had a really small group for the last meetup... seems like a lot of people were out of town or too busy to make it.
I want to see if we can all agree on a consistent time each month. What if we try the last Wednesday of each month, at 7:30pm... any thoughts?
Dead Hedge:
That day/time sounds good to me and I think a consistent time is good a good idea. Thanks for organizing and taking the lead. If you build it, we ...MoreThat day/time sounds good to me and I think a consistent time is good a good idea. Thanks for organizing and taking the lead. If you build it, we will come.
105 weeks ago
105 weeks ago
Dead Hedge
I won't be able to make it to the meet up tomorrow. Have fun and I'll catch all y'all later.
Today when I was reading Penelope Trunk's blog, I couldn't help but wonder how cool it would be to be able to listen to it as a podcast. I wonder if the video blog and the podcast are the final destination for bloggers. I think in the case of Penelope's blog it would be cool, but is it the way that everyone should eventually go given the ever increasing on the go, portable media powered pace of our world?
Melissa Breau:
This is the big question print media has been facing - do I make a podcast? a blog? do I need to be on paper and online? video?
Personally I ...MoreThis is the big question print media has been facing - do I make a podcast? a blog? do I need to be on paper and online? video?
Personally I think podcasts are awesome. V-blogs less so. But I'm sure there are plenty of people who think the opposite. So I think that for SOME blogs, appearing in all 3 mediums is where it's heading (some = really successful).
106 weeks ago
Personally I ...MoreThis is the big question print media has been facing - do I make a podcast? a blog? do I need to be on paper and online? video?
Personally I think podcasts are awesome. V-blogs less so. But I'm sure there are plenty of people who think the opposite. So I think that for SOME blogs, appearing in all 3 mediums is where it's heading (some = really successful).
106 weeks ago
Dead Hedge:
I agree with those who would stop following a blog if it switched to audio or video. We all can read quicker than someone can talk so it takes ...MoreI agree with those who would stop following a blog if it switched to audio or video. We all can read quicker than someone can talk so it takes longer to receives the same information. I think the video blogging is becoming as misused as power point if the person is just talking.
I've asked why people video blog and the answer is for a more personal connection with the reader. Given that, video blogs should be 30 seconds so the reader can see the blogger, hear them talk, and that's it.
106 weeks ago
I've asked why people video blog and the answer is for a more personal connection with the reader. Given that, video blogs should be 30 seconds so the reader can see the blogger, hear them talk, and that's it.
106 weeks ago
Josh Allan Dykstra
By the looks of the Methodology, it seems to me like this list is more of where Gen Y employees DO work, not necessarily where they WANT to work. I know this is kind of a nuanced distinction, but might help to explain the polarizing opinions here. To measure the desires of a generation is a tall order, even for a community like Brazen who certainly has a finger on the pulse. Not to mention the "Green Score" was the only criteria that included a potential Gen Y "value" in the measure...
112 weeks ago from Brazen Careerist's Top 50 Gen-Y Companies
Kim N. Campbell:
lol @#FAIL
I think you hit the nail on the head Josh. GenYs values are largely absent from the methodology which is why I think many Brazens ...Morelol @#FAIL
I think you hit the nail on the head Josh. GenYs values are largely absent from the methodology which is why I think many Brazens aren't especially moved by it. I think it is a useful starting point though and can be used as one of many references if you want move into a large company and are trying to decide where to make your move.
112 weeks ago
I think you hit the nail on the head Josh. GenYs values are largely absent from the methodology which is why I think many Brazens ...Morelol @#FAIL
I think you hit the nail on the head Josh. GenYs values are largely absent from the methodology which is why I think many Brazens aren't especially moved by it. I think it is a useful starting point though and can be used as one of many references if you want move into a large company and are trying to decide where to make your move.
112 weeks ago
Andrew Staltari:
I agree with Josh and Kim, I think there are many Gen Y values missing from the ranking methodology. My biggest qualm is that, Gen Y values global ...MoreI agree with Josh and Kim, I think there are many Gen Y values missing from the ranking methodology. My biggest qualm is that, Gen Y values global citizenry. While some of the companies listed have taken major steps, toward being a admirable global citizen, there are a few on the list that are lacking.I know it takes a while to change the culture of a company, however the list should also reflect this. Unless of course I missed the memo that announced that Gen Y stopped caring about that stuff.
111 weeks ago
111 weeks ago
Grady Locklear
We're using Google Wave to discuss where we're going to meet! I'm gtlocklear@googlewave.com if you want to connect... let me know if you'd like an invite.
Dead Hedge:
Personally, I just stick with owls. Very reliable and never goes out of style.
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
GenerationXpert Suzanne Kart
Do you get bored with this kind of post?
www.brazencareerist.com/2009/09/30/generation-ys-procacity-will-revoluti... ?
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Agreed, Suzanne. It seems new when it's new to you (or them). But that doesn't make it new.
122 weeks ago
122 weeks ago
Rebecca Benaim
Looking to possibly move there next year. Any advice for marketing or just general admin work? Fiance does accounting or restaurant mgmt.
Dead Hedge:
Best approach is to free lance and market yourself accordingly. 1099 it. There are also contract agencies for marketing.
126 weeks ago
126 weeks ago
Joshua Waldman
I made a short video resume. Would love to get your feedback! http://sn.im/rm1f51
Dead Hedge:
Background music too loud, annoying laughter in background, learned little about you, take your hand out of your pocket when you present
126 weeks ago
126 weeks ago
Dead Hedge:
Don't mean to be a jerk. Your video is well done but video resumes have a long way to go as an effective medium.
126 weeks ago
126 weeks ago
Mike Osberg
Anyone have thoughts on books/companies dealing with microfinance/lending to developing countries??
Milena Thomas:
I don't know books related to that topic specifically, but Brink Lindsey's book "Against the Dead Hand" offers some incredible case studies.
125 weeks ago
125 weeks ago
Brian G. Robertson:
Follow Joe Terranova, he is an expert on emerging markets and can learn a lot just by reading his thoughts -
MoreFollow Joe Terranova, he is an expert on emerging markets and can learn a lot just by reading his thoughts -
http://tiny.cc/juPPL
125 weeks ago
MoreFollow Joe Terranova, he is an expert on emerging markets and can learn a lot just by reading his thoughts -
http://tiny.cc/juPPL
125 weeks ago
Dead Hedge
Anyone had to explain their tattoos to young kids? My 16 month old likes pointing at mine and is probably going to want one when he's 3.
Andrew Norcross:
My 2 year old will probably start asking questions once he sees other men who AREN'T covered like me and my friends.
128 weeks ago
128 weeks ago
Ryan Easttum
New to PDX via Buffalo - any insider tips or things I wouldn't know about (outside the obvious), but should??
Donovan Chandler:
Portland Monthly also provides easy lists of things to see or do. Here's their website: MorePortland Monthly also provides easy lists of things to see or do. Here's their website: www.portlandmonthlymag.com
120 weeks ago
120 weeks ago
GenerationXpert Suzanne Kart
Hey, maybe this could be our avatar:
http://www.scottybud.com/images/old%20people%20bird.jpg
Cara Pavelko
What do my fellow GenXers do for work? Let's get it going!
GenerationXpert Suzanne Kart:
I'm the marketing director for an international association that serves lifelong learning providers. Best job ever. Telecommuting, travel.
138 weeks ago
138 weeks ago
Dead Hedge
My first debate topic is Finance or Economics, which is your favorite? I am all about Economics. Demand curves are very supple.
Monica Carol Evans:
I'm all about Economics, it's intuitive. I'm starting to read up on Behavioral Economics, and I'm amazing by some of the stuff I read.
139 weeks ago
139 weeks ago
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