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Ryan Healy
Is it just me or do you guys think "work/life balance" is a totally outdated paradigm? Why would you want to separate work from your life?
Edward Antrobus:
I was just having this conversation with a friend yesterday. The important thing is to remember that there is a difference between "work" and ...MoreI was just having this conversation with a friend yesterday. The important thing is to remember that there is a difference between "work" and "vocation." For those with a vocation, I can see how it might be easy for lines to blur. But I believe that the majority of the population does not have a vocation. And if you only work, even if you consider it a career, then your fulfillment will come from outside of your job and it makes sense to keep the two separate.
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Alex Dea:
I like to view it as a sliding scale. At times, I think I have balance in my life. I am able to adequately manage the things at work while still ...MoreI like to view it as a sliding scale. At times, I think I have balance in my life. I am able to adequately manage the things at work while still maintaining my lifestyle (ex: going to the gym, seeing friends, traveling etc) but there are also times when I don't have it and am not able to do those things. While its not ideal, I know that when I don't have great balance that it will come back, but if it goes on for too long of a stretch then I know I need to either do or say something to fix it.
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Neeraj Bhushan
Indian journalists are a poor lot today. Hundreds and thousands do not manage even $10 a month. Journalists Unions are DEAD. Even in the Indian capital New Delhi, an estimated 20,000 have no one to turn to. What's your take? I have it here: http://wp.me/p9eNB-SH
Ellie Behling:
Well that's good to know! Tina Brown thinks American journalists should go work there: MoreWell that's good to know! Tina Brown thinks American journalists should go work there: http://nymag.com/daily/intel/2010/09/tina_brown_young_journalists_s.html
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Ryan Paugh
I feel like I've reached a point where my network is just too big. Have you ever felt that way? How do you decide who you should spend your time helping and who you shouldn't help? One of my biggest weaknesses is not knowing how to say No.
70 weeks ago from Networking Tips, Professional Development and JobSTART 1011 more
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Sid:
I have definitely have issues with having too large a network. Whether its friends or professional, I always feel the need to have to contact a ...MoreI have definitely have issues with having too large a network. Whether its friends or professional, I always feel the need to have to contact a TON of people. Its a constant struggle of figuring out who I should be including on what and why and then I get the gripes and the qualms after the fact from certain people who were not included. You win some and you lose some I guess, but people always like to be in the know.
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Ryan Paugh:
Bryon, it's funny that you mention categorizing your fans. We talked about something similar when I was out in DC earlier in the week. After we ...MoreBryon, it's funny that you mention categorizing your fans. We talked about something similar when I was out in DC earlier in the week. After we officially release Network Roulette we're going to be concentrating a lot of making your Brazen network more usable. Tags, categories, notes or something else we haven't thought of yet will definitely be involved. Share your ideas if you have any ...
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69 weeks ago
Ryan Paugh
I don't consider myself to be a Journalist although I did go to school to be one. I graduated from Penn State with a degree in Journalism, but ended up working in the world of Corporate Communications then moved onto my Community Director job at Brazen. Even though I didn't end up being a Journalist I still think my major prepared me for a lot of challenges I face as a communicator. Anyone else graduate with a Journalism degree but not become a Journalist? Did it still help your career?
79 weeks ago from Journalism and Journalists and The Future of Journalism
Ellie Behling:
Ryan -- I totally know what you mean! We also had to do a "specialization" that was basically a minor and, true story, I chose to specialize in ...MoreRyan -- I totally know what you mean! We also had to do a "specialization" that was basically a minor and, true story, I chose to specialize in dance and women's studies...
OK so I don't regret that I had to take pilates to graduate BUT I agree with you that some other areas could have helped me out in my career :)
78 weeks ago
OK so I don't regret that I had to take pilates to graduate BUT I agree with you that some other areas could have helped me out in my career :)
78 weeks ago
Page:
Are the days of liberal arts degrees really gone? I graduated with a degree in English/Creative Writing which was heavily weighted in preparing ...MoreAre the days of liberal arts degrees really gone? I graduated with a degree in English/Creative Writing which was heavily weighted in preparing you for the world with many skill sets. While I have dabbled in writing and been had published works over the years, I have never had regrets over my degree choice. I think a degree in english, writing or journalism can prepare you for almost anything!
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77 weeks ago
Rebecca Thorman
What do you all think about co-habitation prior to marriage? Everyone I know seems to be moving in together or already living together, although I've always had the romantic notion that I would wait until engagement/marriage. Is that outdated now?
84 weeks ago from Work/Life Blur, I am Gen Y and Ask Penelope Trunk!1 more
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Heather Dziczek:
@Raquel- It's not a matter of being angry or flustered. I enjoy debate, but in order to have an effective debate, debaters need to listen. I'm ...More@Raquel- It's not a matter of being angry or flustered. I enjoy debate, but in order to have an effective debate, debaters need to listen. I'm not worried about Ty thinking ill of my opinion, but he's reacting without reading and blowing out of proportion things I'm saying. When I replied to try to explain that he'd misconstrued my point, he (ironically) replied saying that I wasn't getting his point. I don't think that re-explaining what I've already explained will somehow seduce Ty into considering other points of view or thinking critically about what is being said, so instead of arguing with a brick wall, I remove myself from the debate. That's all :)
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Rebecca Thorman:
Hi everyone. Wanted to give you a quick update. Thank you again for all your wonderful comments. I did ultimately decide to move in with my ...MoreHi everyone. Wanted to give you a quick update. Thank you again for all your wonderful comments. I did ultimately decide to move in with my boyfriend. I published a post on it this morning - http://bit.ly/9LiSsw - I read each and every one of your comments and took each to heart, and appreciated you taking the time to have such a smart dialogue!
79 weeks ago
79 weeks ago
Bret Bernhoft
What is the perception of Portland Oregon in New York?
Leslie Juvin Acker:
High unemployment rate. Lots of hitchhikers during the summer. And, BonFire snowboards is there.
79 weeks ago
79 weeks ago
Tony Forte:
Very hippie friendly. A refreshing eco-friendly city. Very clean and laid back. However, it does not have the energy and excitement when ...MoreVery hippie friendly. A refreshing eco-friendly city. Very clean and laid back. However, it does not have the energy and excitement when compared to NY.
79 weeks ago
79 weeks ago
Ellie Behling
ha, I think so: "Are Smart Phones the New Cigarette:" http://ow.ly/2aNgT (via @BrazenCareerist) #Brazen
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Tyler Durbin
Could really use your advice on the best way to submit resumes and the ensuing follow-up that should be conducted. I shared some thoughts at GenYJourney.com but would like to see a conversation start revolved around your experiences both as an applicant and as a hiring manager or recruiter.
Visit the conversation here: http://genyjourney.com/2010/06/15/best-practices-for-resume-submission-a...
86 weeks ago from GenYJourney: Tips, Insights, Experiences For Young Professionals and Brazen Undergrads
Tyler Durbin:
Congrats Ellie! That's a great story. It's when sometimes things go wrong that there are new opportunities that are presented. I bet you made a ...MoreCongrats Ellie! That's a great story. It's when sometimes things go wrong that there are new opportunities that are presented. I bet you made a great impression when you followed-up and it had a direct effect on being hired.
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Ellie Behling:
Thanks Tyler! Good luck with your search. I feel like I found opportunities in many different ways -- cold resume-sending, connections, and a ...MoreThanks Tyler! Good luck with your search. I feel like I found opportunities in many different ways -- cold resume-sending, connections, and a combination of both. And each time there was a different level of follow-up that felt appropriate. I would certainly try everything! :)
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Ryan Paugh
One of our Brazen Interns just asked me a series of questions about Ethics for one of his Journalism classes. Do you think that Social Media is redefining Journalism Ethics? I was a little stumped by this question. I think that the major rules still apply, but there are a lot of new grey areas. For instance, is reporting something that you heard on Twitter ethical? How do you know that what people are tweeting is true?
91 weeks ago from The Future of Journalism and Journalism and Journalists
Ellie Behling:
I agree with Paul. I also would add that I think everything out there is fodder for journalists -- it just needs to be handled wisely by trying to ...MoreI agree with Paul. I also would add that I think everything out there is fodder for journalists -- it just needs to be handled wisely by trying to verify and qualifying. If you think a tweet is relevant to a story, you need to say it was in a tweet and let the public do its job of deciding what that information is worth, similar to how you should say whether someone wrote something or said something. No I don't think we should rely on Twitter solely for anything, but we should include it either in our background research or as one of many sources in a story where it is relevant. I believe ignoring social media altogether might be more irresponsible than using it!
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Melissa Breau:
How can you guarantee what someone tells you on the phone is true? You verify it from multiple sources, that's how. Finding something out on ...MoreHow can you guarantee what someone tells you on the phone is true? You verify it from multiple sources, that's how. Finding something out on twitter is great, but then the news needs to be verified via other means (ie. you don't want to say two people said xyz because person 2 may have just RTed person 1).
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Ryan Paugh
Would you take a salary cut for a more fulfilling job than you have right now? How much does salary impact your career transition decisions?
92 weeks ago from Personal Finance and Salary - Negotiating & More
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Sean Masters:
I took a 30% pay cut between my previous job and my current one; go economic crash of '08! Definitely opened my eyes not only on my career but on ...MoreI took a 30% pay cut between my previous job and my current one; go economic crash of '08! Definitely opened my eyes not only on my career but on the overall career development space, massive shifts in the IT industry, etc. As for fulfillment itself, I have typically chased the more fulfilling job over the higher-paying one, but only to a point! When it comes down to weighing multiple offers against each other, eventually salary differences will potential job fulfillment for me.
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Paula Duarte:
It's a risk. I've done it twice. Once it worked out great, and got me on my current career track. The other time it was a dead end, so I left ...MoreIt's a risk. I've done it twice. Once it worked out great, and got me on my current career track. The other time it was a dead end, so I left quickly but managed to swing getting the business head as my top job reference. Now that I have kids I'm not so adventurous, but also feel like I'm in a good place in my career, so not feeling the need to take the risk anyway.
91 weeks ago
91 weeks ago
Kendall Walters
I'm a jouranlism student and I'm doing a research paper on how journalists use social media: both in the newsroom and to brand themselves.
I'm looking for journalists who use social media to answer some questions:
Name, media position, company (or freelance, if appropriate)
What social media sites do you use for journalism?
Do you have different sites for different uses? (eg. Facebook for friends, etc.)
Do you think social media has a role in the newsroom? What is that role?
Thanks!
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Cameron Plommer
I have a problem letting go of my thoughts after the work day is over and I should be devoting time to my personal life, mainly my girlfriend. I have such an urge to write and put my thoughts down on paper. Its just hard for me to let it go until the next day.
Part of the reason I do this is because I spent a lot of my life not doing anything, not making or producing, only consuming. Consuming information, entertainment, whatever. What do you do to stop for the day and focus on other things
96 weeks ago from Blogging Ideas, Wordpress Bloggers, Work/Life Blur and Personal Development2 more
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Jennifer Koren:
Cameron - I have had some of the same issues. The ability to turn off at the end of the day and what I call 'regroup' is very difficult. However, ...MoreCameron - I have had some of the same issues. The ability to turn off at the end of the day and what I call 'regroup' is very difficult. However, I have found that loading my ipod w/ a large amount of music that I love and going for at least a 30min-1 hour walk or run at the end of the day completely refreshes me. I am a full time working Mom who never really 'shuts off' and taking even 30 min to walk and listen to music completely clears my head. I have been amazed at how clear my head gets during this time and all the ideas that come to me. I know it may seem so simple compared to previous comments but I suffer from constant 'overload' on a daily basis and this is something that has kept me grounded.
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Patricia Hudak:
Ed, that's great! It's so key. Also if you have ever read "The Four Agreements" by Don Jose Luis Ruiz his last agreement is the best:
4. Always ...MoreEd, that's great! It's so key. Also if you have ever read "The Four Agreements" by Don Jose Luis Ruiz his last agreement is the best:
4. Always Do Your Best
Your best is going to change from moment to moment; it will be different when you are healthy as opposed to sick. Under any circumstance, simply do your best, and you will avoid self- judgment, self-abuse and regret.
I think people need to remember this when the day ends.
94 weeks ago
4. Always ...MoreEd, that's great! It's so key. Also if you have ever read "The Four Agreements" by Don Jose Luis Ruiz his last agreement is the best:
4. Always Do Your Best
Your best is going to change from moment to moment; it will be different when you are healthy as opposed to sick. Under any circumstance, simply do your best, and you will avoid self- judgment, self-abuse and regret.
I think people need to remember this when the day ends.
94 weeks ago
Ryan Paugh
I just read in Fast Company that 52% of surveyed bloggers consider themselves to be Journalists (http://bit.ly/au0l4G). What do you guys think about this? I think that it's scary!
96 weeks ago from Journalism and Journalists and The Future of Journalism
Paul Balcerak:
@Ellie - Yeah, that's one of the pitfalls of new media and the Web. A lot of people would probably flock to shaky sources even if they knew they ...More@Ellie - Yeah, that's one of the pitfalls of new media and the Web. A lot of people would probably flock to shaky sources even if they knew they were shaky, so long as they fit their point of view.
I'd like to see more traditional journalists take on the role of curators, pointing Web visitors to sites they've deemed reliable and trustworthy (of course, we have to get them over the whole linking out thing first).
96 weeks ago
I'd like to see more traditional journalists take on the role of curators, pointing Web visitors to sites they've deemed reliable and trustworthy (of course, we have to get them over the whole linking out thing first).
96 weeks ago
Ellie Behling:
@paul I couldn't agree with you more about curation. I think that's really the new role of the trained journo. Great convo today!
96 weeks ago
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Alexandra Levit
Does anyone have any stats on the success rate when applying to a job through an internal contact versus applying through a traditional application?
Claire Veuthey:
I remember back when I read 'What color is your parachute' there were some stats on using the internet vs networking. Checked out the blog and ...MoreI remember back when I read 'What color is your parachute' there were some stats on using the internet vs networking. Checked out the blog and found this: http://www.jobhuntersbible.com/contacts/ (see ΒΆ2)- hope it helps!
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Starr Parnell:
Some encouragement - my job now I got through applying online! And another fried of mine just accepted an offer that started with an online ...MoreSome encouragement - my job now I got through applying online! And another fried of mine just accepted an offer that started with an online application as well. Don't give up! My advise would be get all over the internet applications and networking :) And always follow up if at all possible with any online applications~
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David Fogel
Whats up everyone. I'm actually from Stamford, CT, but New York City was the closest location I could find. I recently graduated from Western Connecticut State University with a bachelors degree in Communication and Studies and I am looking for a job in Journalism. Any help/advice would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!
Melissa Breau:
David, my first word of advice would be to get writing. Find some sports blogs and comment - A lot. Or write a few sports related articles for a ...MoreDavid, my first word of advice would be to get writing. Find some sports blogs and comment - A lot. Or write a few sports related articles for a site like ezine.com. Another option, assuming you wrote papers in college is to submit them here - http://www.studentpulse.com/articles/45/the-ethical-dilema-of-when-to-pu... (that's a piece I published with them). Get yourself some links to mention when you apply for jobs. I think that's the first step.
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Ellie Behling:
I agree, clips are crucial. I did a lot of internships and worked at the student paper before graduation to build those up. Also, actually, my ...MoreI agree, clips are crucial. I did a lot of internships and worked at the student paper before graduation to build those up. Also, actually, my blog got my the internship that led me to my current job, so it can really help. If you are looking for freelance, I've heard good things about Demand Studios. I don't know much about sports journalism, but I do know that if you aren't directly writing about what you want at first, it's probably normal. You can always blog on the side.
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105 weeks ago
Ellie Behling
It seems like there's lots of journos out there, but the field is changing. I consider myself more of an "information disseminator" than a traditional reporter. I'm curious, are any of you journos out there considering broadening your field into other areas of information like marketing and PR?
Alexandra Levit:
Hi Ellie, this is a fantastic question, and I'm curious to see what others say. Personally, I've never been more nervous to be a writer. Even ...MoreHi Ellie, this is a fantastic question, and I'm curious to see what others say. Personally, I've never been more nervous to be a writer. Even though I've been reassured that new business models will arise, I definitely feel better having a marketing and PR background right now.
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Caitlin Fitzsimmons:
Journalists definitely need to promote themselves and their stories and social media is a powerful way to do that. I always stumble and tweet my ...MoreJournalists definitely need to promote themselves and their stories and social media is a powerful way to do that. I always stumble and tweet my stories (and sometimes Facebook them) and I have a website. I guess I didn't consider it branching into marketing and PR when I am doing it for myself, rather than a client! No one is paying me for it, it's just an investment in my future and personal brand.
112 weeks ago
112 weeks ago
Julie Weber
I am curious how all of us, who have had several jobs in a short amount of time and at a young age, are supposed to create a personal brand that makes any sense. I have worked in design, journalism, PR and now hope to enter the world of marketing. So, how do I define myself as a professional when my background is so diverse?
Emily Jasper:
Something else to be aware of is that progressive organizations will be looking for people with diverse experiences. With so many doing tightening ...MoreSomething else to be aware of is that progressive organizations will be looking for people with diverse experiences. With so many doing tightening over the past year, I can guarantee you that many realized that 10 years getting really good at one skill isn't comparable to 5 years getting really good at 10 skills. You can balance years of experience with skills by good team-building. So as you search, check out job reqs for diverse experience and skill combinations.
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Alexandra Levit:
Use a functional based resume that focuses on transferable skills (project management, sales, finance, marketing) that are applicable to all the ...MoreUse a functional based resume that focuses on transferable skills (project management, sales, finance, marketing) that are applicable to all the fields you've worked in. In your twenties it's more important to show skills than a stable chronological trajectory.
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Andrew Stuhl
Has anyone invited one or both of their parents to guest post? This thought crossed my mind, but I'm sure there are trade-offs associated..
Allison Jones:
Here's the post: http://bit.ly/AdxQR I did have to edit because some ...MoreHere's the post: http://bit.ly/AdxQR I did have to edit because some of the stuff she talked about was really specific to her job.
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Andrew Stuhl:
@Allison: thanks for the info and link! Turns out my Mom got excited to write and crafted something last night. @JR--I'll be in touch.
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Alyea Sandovar
I love spices, I keep mine in a spice box (from Indian Stores). And all my grains are in glass. They keep better.
Alyea Sandovar:
It helps in cooking, you open the spice box and voila-everything you need. Instead of taking 7 spices out. Mason jars work great for storage
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