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TOP IDEA:
Emily Jasper
Leave the Business Cards at Home - http://www.brazencareerist/2010/02/08/leave-the-business-cards-at-home
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@Emily, I'm actually Facebook friends with a couple of people who I did not get along with in school. But when a friend request or suggestion came ...More@Emily, I'm actually Facebook friends with a couple of people who I did not get along with in school. But when a friend request or suggestion came up, I thought, "Eh, we mostly just rubbed each other the wrong way, and I'm friends with most of your friends. Let's assume by now that we've all grown up a bit."
Of course, there are some people I don't want to have contact with for specific reasons.
119 weeks ago
Of course, there are some people I don't want to have contact with for specific reasons.
119 weeks ago
Emily Jasper:
@Brian, you've hit it right on the head: social! We don't have to continue to live our lives online. We have the opportunity to actually enjoy a ...More@Brian, you've hit it right on the head: social! We don't have to continue to live our lives online. We have the opportunity to actually enjoy a drink, have good conversation, and build relationships.
@Bear, I'm glad you had an opportunity where having your cards handy worked out. I'm not going to say I never have my business cards, I do. For people less technically inclined, it's a good way to exchange information. I will say, though, in my experience over the last year, anywhere where people are bearing a stack of cards means that they don't care what I have to say. They're looking for a professional handout because circumstances haven't been kind to them. Or they want me to Buy, Buy, Buy! Whereas if I go into a situation where the cards aren't part of my wardrobe for the evening, I have found that the tone of the evening is in favor of friendship, not networking. Business cards can be a trigger for you to go into networking-mode, and if that's not what you want, you probably shouldn't throw a stack in your purse. If you can balance it, then good for you!
@Kate, yeah, there are some that I don't friend...What I do love is you don't always have to be friends with everyone, you have a choice.
119 weeks ago
@Bear, I'm glad you had an opportunity where having your cards handy worked out. I'm not going to say I never have my business cards, I do. For people less technically inclined, it's a good way to exchange information. I will say, though, in my experience over the last year, anywhere where people are bearing a stack of cards means that they don't care what I have to say. They're looking for a professional handout because circumstances haven't been kind to them. Or they want me to Buy, Buy, Buy! Whereas if I go into a situation where the cards aren't part of my wardrobe for the evening, I have found that the tone of the evening is in favor of friendship, not networking. Business cards can be a trigger for you to go into networking-mode, and if that's not what you want, you probably shouldn't throw a stack in your purse. If you can balance it, then good for you!
@Kate, yeah, there are some that I don't friend...What I do love is you don't always have to be friends with everyone, you have a choice.
119 weeks ago
TOP IDEA:
Emily Verkruyse
The Dos and Don’ts of a Finicky Millennial - http://www.brazencareerist/2010/02/26/the-dos-and-don-ts-of-a-finicky-mi...
Emily Verkruyse:
Diahann -- I think the most important factor when it comes to dealing with Millennials (both in and outside of the workplace) is open and honest ...MoreDiahann -- I think the most important factor when it comes to dealing with Millennials (both in and outside of the workplace) is open and honest communications. Reach out to us and let us know that you're interested in what we think and feel, and we'll get along just fine!
Sabera -- Thanks for the different perspective! I hadn't thought about how Millennial behaviors vary from country to country. It would be really interesting to compare the do & don't lists of Millennials from various nations/cultures...definitely a project I would want to take part in!
Molly -- These are definitely my own list of dos and don'ts, and I'm sure there will be differences among different Gen-Yers. Thanks for sharing some of your own dos and don'ts!
112 weeks ago
Sabera -- Thanks for the different perspective! I hadn't thought about how Millennial behaviors vary from country to country. It would be really interesting to compare the do & don't lists of Millennials from various nations/cultures...definitely a project I would want to take part in!
Molly -- These are definitely my own list of dos and don'ts, and I'm sure there will be differences among different Gen-Yers. Thanks for sharing some of your own dos and don'ts!
112 weeks ago
Sabera (Kapasi) Photographer:
@Emily - I'd love to pitch in my 2c when you put that info together! :-) In India, media consumption is skewed to traditional forms largely due to ...More@Emily - I'd love to pitch in my 2c when you put that info together! :-) In India, media consumption is skewed to traditional forms largely due to the fact that most of the country is not urbanized. TV offers a whole different world to people in villages, and that essentially is one of their biggest source of information and aspiration (although internet is making inroads in areas of education and agricultural purposes). It is such an interesting landscape :-)
112 weeks ago
112 weeks ago
TOP IDEA:
Nailah Blades
How To Deal With a Crappy Boss - http://www.brazencareerist/2010/03/31/how-to-deal-with-a-crappy-boss
Beth Evans:
Jamie, good point about asking them what they have read. I have never thought of doing this in interviews, instead focusing on their theories ...MoreJamie, good point about asking them what they have read. I have never thought of doing this in interviews, instead focusing on their theories related to job duties (such as asking them what their marketing philosophy is for marketing jobs).
112 weeks ago
112 weeks ago
Nailah Blades:
Lori - Thanks for your comment. There is definitely a 'grass is greener' mentality from both sides. I know when I've worked in an office, I've ...MoreLori - Thanks for your comment. There is definitely a 'grass is greener' mentality from both sides. I know when I've worked in an office, I've been itching to get out but then when I started working for myself I do find myself missing some aspects of it. Never miss the micro-managers though! :)
Dr. John - These are awesome questions and you're right, no one wakes up thinking that they are going to be an awful boss.
Elizabeth - Yes, you are right. Speaking socially to an employer can definitely hurt your career. By speaking open and honestly, I meant being up front with your manager about what working styles work for you. I would always advise to approach these situations from the perspective of how I can be a better employee so that it is a discussion about your growth and not just you complaining about what you don't like. Thanks for your perspective!
Jamie - I've never thought about asking what books/author a manager reads. This is an excellent way to find out what type of philosophy they prescribe to. And I agree with you whole-heartedly that the interview is the perfect place to learn as much as you can about your potential boss and working situation.
112 weeks ago
Dr. John - These are awesome questions and you're right, no one wakes up thinking that they are going to be an awful boss.
Elizabeth - Yes, you are right. Speaking socially to an employer can definitely hurt your career. By speaking open and honestly, I meant being up front with your manager about what working styles work for you. I would always advise to approach these situations from the perspective of how I can be a better employee so that it is a discussion about your growth and not just you complaining about what you don't like. Thanks for your perspective!
Jamie - I've never thought about asking what books/author a manager reads. This is an excellent way to find out what type of philosophy they prescribe to. And I agree with you whole-heartedly that the interview is the perfect place to learn as much as you can about your potential boss and working situation.
112 weeks ago
TOP IDEA:
Amanda Linehan
5 Reasons Why It’s Great To Be INFP - http://www.brazencareerist/2009/12/14/5-reasons-why-it-s-great-to-be-infp
luke leighton:
hmmmm :) vivid imagination. hmmm, yep. i love sci-fi and fantasy books: i have a collection of nearly 400, and i remember the story-lines of ...Morehmmmm :) vivid imagination. hmmm, yep. i love sci-fi and fantasy books: i have a collection of nearly 400, and i remember the story-lines of them all.
depth of feeling: yep. nuff said about the best bits; worst bits, the silliest things absolutely hammer me flat: i've had people really concerned like i was physically in pain or something - just have to tell them it's ok, just a silly thought.
relationships. always been a strange one this, for me. the word "relationship" implies "sharing the same goal". that's what a relationship is. if you share the same goal with someone, you _have_ a relationship. no same goal equals no relationship. and... my goals are pretty far-out, so i don't have that many relationships! so - i'm a bit pathological about relationships, but those that i have i really appreciate.
perception of the world: acute. so sharp i cut myself. absorb information and things like a sponge, but it's such a high degree of observation, it used to be overwhelming. now i kinda stay away from things, that keeps the signal-to-noise ratio down, and i can focus on things i'm here to do.
dedication to what i love: ... mmm... yeah, i'd say so. sort-of. for me, it's more like this: i see things that other people don't: i remember the disparate facts and can make the connections that other people wouldn't. i think, "that's not right. those people are going against the way i think things should be, because if things were like i think they ought to be, they'd be more efficient / have more opportunities to take advantage of if they wanted to / feel more empowered. there's lots of people being disadvantaged, here.". then i think, "is it in my power, with my knowledge of computer technology, do i have the time resources knowledge and money to do something about this, yes or no?" if answer equals yes, then act, otherwise no, drop it like a stone. simple, pathological and clear-cut. completing the loop is itself the reward; overcoming the technical challenges along the way are the things i love, and fulfilling the overall goal is definitely the cherry on top of the cake.
so - yeah. close. but i'd say i'm much more pathological than most. you're helping me to fulfil a goal, or you're not. you've got something to contribute to one of the goals (hello. tell me and we'll have fun with it), or you haven't (bye. have a nice life).
121 weeks ago
depth of feeling: yep. nuff said about the best bits; worst bits, the silliest things absolutely hammer me flat: i've had people really concerned like i was physically in pain or something - just have to tell them it's ok, just a silly thought.
relationships. always been a strange one this, for me. the word "relationship" implies "sharing the same goal". that's what a relationship is. if you share the same goal with someone, you _have_ a relationship. no same goal equals no relationship. and... my goals are pretty far-out, so i don't have that many relationships! so - i'm a bit pathological about relationships, but those that i have i really appreciate.
perception of the world: acute. so sharp i cut myself. absorb information and things like a sponge, but it's such a high degree of observation, it used to be overwhelming. now i kinda stay away from things, that keeps the signal-to-noise ratio down, and i can focus on things i'm here to do.
dedication to what i love: ... mmm... yeah, i'd say so. sort-of. for me, it's more like this: i see things that other people don't: i remember the disparate facts and can make the connections that other people wouldn't. i think, "that's not right. those people are going against the way i think things should be, because if things were like i think they ought to be, they'd be more efficient / have more opportunities to take advantage of if they wanted to / feel more empowered. there's lots of people being disadvantaged, here.". then i think, "is it in my power, with my knowledge of computer technology, do i have the time resources knowledge and money to do something about this, yes or no?" if answer equals yes, then act, otherwise no, drop it like a stone. simple, pathological and clear-cut. completing the loop is itself the reward; overcoming the technical challenges along the way are the things i love, and fulfilling the overall goal is definitely the cherry on top of the cake.
so - yeah. close. but i'd say i'm much more pathological than most. you're helping me to fulfil a goal, or you're not. you've got something to contribute to one of the goals (hello. tell me and we'll have fun with it), or you haven't (bye. have a nice life).
121 weeks ago
Jessica Mullen:
I am an INFP as well. I am curious if INFPs are more likely to put their lives online. I am a "lifestreamer" and wonder if personality type ...MoreI am an INFP as well. I am curious if INFPs are more likely to put their lives online. I am a "lifestreamer" and wonder if personality type affects propensity for doing so... what do you think?
113 weeks ago
113 weeks ago
TOP IDEA:
Zack Zaban
Hey Students: LEARN HOW TO WRITE! - http://www.brazencareerist/2010/03/22/hey-students-learn-how-to-write
Dr John Drozdal:
Thank you, Thank you, Thank you!
I applaud your candor and your commitment to improving your writing and the writing of others.
The ...MoreThank you, Thank you, Thank you!
I applaud your candor and your commitment to improving your writing and the writing of others.
The additional piece of advice I offer is simple: proofread your text and then have someone else proofread it as well! Having read more of these essays than I care to admit, omitted words, misspellings that spell check will never catch (e.g., their and there; or to, two, too!), and sentences that do not make sense greatly detract from the main message of the essay.
112 weeks ago
I applaud your candor and your commitment to improving your writing and the writing of others.
The ...MoreThank you, Thank you, Thank you!
I applaud your candor and your commitment to improving your writing and the writing of others.
The additional piece of advice I offer is simple: proofread your text and then have someone else proofread it as well! Having read more of these essays than I care to admit, omitted words, misspellings that spell check will never catch (e.g., their and there; or to, two, too!), and sentences that do not make sense greatly detract from the main message of the essay.
112 weeks ago
mamaregato:
hello,
nice to meet you,hope all is well with you,my name is madam Avelin Regato,
i found your contact after seeing your profile i picked interest ...Morehello,
nice to meet you,hope all is well with you,my name is madam Avelin Regato,
i found your contact after seeing your profile i picked interest to contact you.i've something very important which i would love to share with you privately, therefore, would like you to kindly write me back on (avregato@gmail.com) so that i'll give you details,
waiting anxiously for your anticipated corporation,
yours,
madam Avelin
92 weeks ago
nice to meet you,hope all is well with you,my name is madam Avelin Regato,
i found your contact after seeing your profile i picked interest ...Morehello,
nice to meet you,hope all is well with you,my name is madam Avelin Regato,
i found your contact after seeing your profile i picked interest to contact you.i've something very important which i would love to share with you privately, therefore, would like you to kindly write me back on (avregato@gmail.com) so that i'll give you details,
waiting anxiously for your anticipated corporation,
yours,
madam Avelin
92 weeks ago
Tiffany Monhollon
With the recession coming to a close, do you think that employees are checked out -- yourself or the people you manage? Curious everyone's thoughts, and thought you guys might enjoy these resources on building employee engagement. http://www.expresspros.com/us/exchange/2009/12/
JR Moreau:
I think I speak for a lot of Gen Y folks when I say it's time to go for broke. There's no such thing as security in our financial lives anymore ...MoreI think I speak for a lot of Gen Y folks when I say it's time to go for broke. There's no such thing as security in our financial lives anymore for most of us, so we might as well try our absolute hardest to make something successful (our careers, businesses, etc). Otherwise it doesn't look good for the "average Joe."
129 weeks ago
129 weeks ago
Sara Rosenblad:
I think a lot of employees have relied too much on the recession as a job retention strategy. Obviously, businesses need to protect their ...MoreI think a lot of employees have relied too much on the recession as a job retention strategy. Obviously, businesses need to protect their financial interests, and very often that involves cutting programs and benefits that make employees feel committed. It will be interesting to see what companies still retain their employees when the economy comes back. It's unfortunate that employers confuse retention with engagement.
128 weeks ago
128 weeks ago
Dr John Drozdal
Jenny, I carry a small notebook in my back pocket to jot down ideas and review the list when I'm asking myself "what's my next topic?"
Dr John Drozdal
If you have some serious writing to do, do you have a writing ritual that you follow to get ready? eg, My work area has to be clutter free.
Dr John Drozdal
Idea:What can we learn from building effective work relationships that can help us in building strong personal relationships and vice versa?
Dr John Drozdal:
When a new work team forms, there is usually some activity to help members get to know each other.Don't we do that when we meet new friends?
152 weeks ago
152 weeks ago
Dr John Drozdal
Rebecca,Sounds like blurring AND pretty normal to me.If your stress-meter feels like it is redlining,then I think you need to recalibrate
Dr John Drozdal
And as I an independent consultant, I have been living the work/life blur a long time. Any other free lancers have the same experience?
:
Absolutely. I went freelance about 1 1/2 years ago and I'm still adjusting--it feels a bit like hustling b/c I could always be working more!
153 weeks ago
153 weeks ago
Dr John Drozdal
People also notice what behaviors get rewarded. When employees see others who work long hours get promoted, they tend to do the same.
James Walker:
But you can't leave out the other pieces though. If its just work long hrs, you get promoted with nothing else, I see people leaving.
153 weeks ago
153 weeks ago
Dr John Drozdal
Interesting to hear that work/life balance is and outdated. Many Co.'s continue to promote it as a value and their employees tend to laugh.
James Walker:
What I see in my circle of friends is an acceptance of this as long as the work is interesting, we can have some autonomy and get recognized
153 weeks ago
153 weeks ago
Kate Hutchinson:
It depends on the co. My current boss values my time/cares that I get time off. Other co.s not so much.
153 weeks ago
153 weeks ago
Dr John Drozdal
Thanks for the invitation to join, Tiffany! Looking forward to some great learning
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