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Beatriz Alemar
As many of you may be aware, earlier today much of Egypt's internet access - not just social media servers - was systematically shut down. It's made me start wondering: Do you think internet access should be considered a human right?
53 weeks ago from I am Gen Y, Social Media Marketers, Social Media and Brazen Careerists on Twitter2 more
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Patrick Pho:
They are as much human rights as TV, Electricity, and Heat. The Internet is a utility and a form of communication. It's not a human issue at the ...MoreThey are as much human rights as TV, Electricity, and Heat. The Internet is a utility and a form of communication. It's not a human issue at the core of the Egyptian crisis- it's the fact communication is being cut off by a government state.
53 weeks ago
53 weeks ago
Benjamin Paul Schuman:
This is a tough issue because, while things obviously did get done before there was internet, things depend so heavily on it these days that it's ...MoreThis is a tough issue because, while things obviously did get done before there was internet, things depend so heavily on it these days that it's hard to imagine a world without it. It doesn't have to be a human right, but it has become so central to societies that the removal of it can so easily lead to a decline in human rights.
53 weeks ago
53 weeks ago
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Grady Locklear
We have profiles for dating, sharing music, networking... who would we be without our profiles? Do they affect our personalities, or just reflect them?
Grady Locklear created the event Portland Brazen Meetup, DECEMBER 2010
65 weeks ago from the group PDX Brazen Careerists 5 rsvps
Grady Locklear
By the way, next Thursday's meetup is open invite, so bring along any young Portland folks who want to network over a drink or two :) http://bit.ly/9BapAZ
Megan Blankenship
Hello everyone! I'm new to PDX Brazen Careerists and wanted to introduce myself. I recently graduated with an arts admin MA and looking for a job in marketing. I blog at MarketingMegan.com and tweet @marketingmegan1, as well as coordinate events for Uncorked, a social club for wine lovers (http://www.portlanduncorked.com). The next Uncorked event is on the 18th; I can message more info to anyone interested in joining me after at the Meetup. I hope to connect with all of you soon!
Miranda M. Hansen
Hey Portlanders, I won't be able to make the meetup so I thought I would introduce myself to you here. I'm new to Brazen Careerist and to Portland! Hope we can connect.
Bret Bernhoft:
That sounds like a good idea to me. Why don't we aim for the first week in November?
68 weeks ago
68 weeks ago
Bret Bernhoft
Is everyone interested in a Meet Up again? I would like to see everyone.
Grady Locklear:
I think that's a good idea :) Sorry for the late reply, my email updates don't seem to be working...
77 weeks ago
77 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
Grady Locklear
Hey peeps, I just started working at Waggener Edstrom. Today was my first day and I know I'll be too busy to organize a meetup this month. If someone else wants to take the lead, let me know. Otherwise, we'll talk next month :)
Grady Locklear
Upcoming Portland event from the SAO (if you're between jobs, registration is free) http://www.sao.org/events/event_details.asp?id=106881
Grady Locklear
It was fun to meet Lance and Kim last week - thanks for coming out (Lance, it sucks that the Blazers game was such a let down)... Anyway, we have 70 group members now, and I hope we keep getting to meet and network with new people here in town :)
Grady Locklear
Excited to meet new folks at the #Brazen meetup tonight! Along with @bretbernhoft @lorenagay @JoshuaWaldman @SkyWolfe and @thelance
Grady Locklear
Looks like we have at least 10 people so far... always room for more, so feel free to bring friends, lovers, etc.
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Meg Smith
Hoping to move to Portland in the next six months. Tips/tricks/cheat sheets always appreciated. Cheers guys!
Grady Locklear:
Hey! Do you have any specific questions? There is a thriving social media community in Portland, so look any of us up on Twitter for some good ...MoreHey! Do you have any specific questions? There is a thriving social media community in Portland, so look any of us up on Twitter for some good links, lists to follow, etc :)
95 weeks ago
95 weeks ago
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Grady Locklear
I feel like I should be half generalist, half specialist. Or is that too general?
Grady Locklear
Hey everybody, I think it's time for another meetup. How about a Thursday night around 7pm? Either 4/15 or 4/22... thoughts?
Grady Locklear:
I keep thinking there's another event on Thursday... let's do Wednesday 4/21 instead. Sound good?
95 weeks ago
95 weeks ago
Grady Locklear:
Also, I was thinking we could meet at Life of Riley's (haven't been there yet), Henry's pub or somewhere else in the downtown area... I am open to ...MoreAlso, I was thinking we could meet at Life of Riley's (haven't been there yet), Henry's pub or somewhere else in the downtown area... I am open to suggestions.
95 weeks ago
95 weeks ago
Grady Locklear
Here is my first post from the new and improved #Brazen Careerist website... I wonder when I'll be able to post this to Buzz also :P
Joshua Waldman
Aren't you glad we're not under 3 feet of snow this year!
Grady Locklear
Next Tuesday at 5:30 there is a PR agency tour of Edelman, hosted by the New Pros group in the Portland chapter of the Public Relations Society of America.
It's free to come along, so get in touch with me if you'd like to be there (and have less than 5 years of PR experience).
Grady Locklear
Next Wednesday, Penelope Trunk and Ryan Paugh are having a free webinar for Location Independent and wannabe Location Independent workers: http://www.brazencareerist.com/webinar/location-independent
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
Grady Locklear
Ok, which blogs should I read to learn more about being a community manager? I need better sources. Feel free to link me to your own blogs, I want the Gen Y perspective more than any.
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Ryan Paugh:
Grady, here are some that I keep in my feed reader:
Feverbee: MoreGrady, here are some that I keep in my feed reader:
Feverbee: http://www.feverbee.com/
Web Strategy: http://www.web-strategist.com/blog/
Online Community Strategist: http://blog.angelaconnor.com/
106 weeks ago
Feverbee: MoreGrady, here are some that I keep in my feed reader:
Feverbee: http://www.feverbee.com/
Web Strategy: http://www.web-strategist.com/blog/
Online Community Strategist: http://blog.angelaconnor.com/
106 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.
Joshua Waldman
Grady, still waiting on a room at PSU. Who is in charge of this part? Have to coordinate with our guest speaker....
Grady Locklear:
Bret has the lead on a room at PSU. Have you been able to connect with him?
106 weeks ago
106 weeks ago
Grady Locklear
Just to be clear - our January meetup will be on the 27th at 7:30 at PSU (room TBD). We will have a guest speaker, and then head over to a nearby bar to hang out.
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