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Jason K
It’s not THE economy. It’s YOUR economy that matters! - http://www.brazencareerist/2010/09/05/it-s-not-the-economy-it-s-your-eco...
Jason K
Looking for new design ideas - robust processes to reduce time to cash cycle in healthcare field....not the typical engineering project, but find it absolutely fascinating.
110 weeks ago from Engineers
Jason K
Just released my new book The Elegant Process - a book on how to streamline the processes that add value to you business. Here it is on Barnes & Noble http://bit.ly/elegant_process_Kilgore
110 weeks ago from Engineers
Aurian Campbell:
Congrats, Jason! I'll put it in with my next book order and let you know what I think.
110 weeks ago
110 weeks ago
Jason K
Played 9 last week and this week. Continue to struggle in hitting it a little thin. My stance is correct (I think) but something is a little off in my backswing. Amazing how much succes depends on such tiny details in something seemingly unrelated. Back to the driving range for me!
112 weeks ago from Golf
Penelope Trunk
@Stanley Lee - I see you set up a forum topic about advice for soon-to-be graduates. As the founder of Brazen Careerist I feel like it's okay to say that I hate the forums. Too difficult to navigate. So I'm moving the discussion over here. And, I'll start by saying that the advice to everyone else here applies to you. Managing your career is nonstop, and you can start now. Which you are, right? By being here. Pretend you already graduated. Then start doing now what you'd do then.
Kim N. Campbell:
Hey Stanley I'm also graduating soon and am trying to position myself for a smooth transition into workplace by getting experience in the field ...MoreHey Stanley I'm also graduating soon and am trying to position myself for a smooth transition into workplace by getting experience in the field I'm interested in through internships and independent projects . Check out Charlie hoehn's ebook about recession proof job hunting for college grads. He has good strategies for getting meaningful experience
125 weeks ago
125 weeks ago
Stanley Lee:
@Kim Campbell: Thanks for the hook-up on the ebook. I've come to a lot of self-realization of a lot of mistakes that I have been guilty of doing ...More@Kim Campbell: Thanks for the hook-up on the ebook. I've come to a lot of self-realization of a lot of mistakes that I have been guilty of doing as listed even for my internships. It provided me a lot more motivation to start up my blog and to rethink what I want in terms of future lifestyle once I'm done with whatever errands I have at the moment.
125 weeks ago
125 weeks ago
Eric Marshall
Hi Penelope! When an potential employer asks you, either on the application or in the interview, the reason that you left your position with X company, what is the best way to respond? I'm looking at it from the angle of "I have quit" or "I was laid off."
Penelope Trunk:
Here is a script to say that Sarah is telling you to say: My last job at company x was great because xxx (what you learned, what you acheived) ...MoreHere is a script to say that Sarah is telling you to say: My last job at company x was great because xxx (what you learned, what you acheived) but I realized that in order to do x (skill building, leverage your strengths, etc) I need to look for a company like [the one you're interviewing at ].
127 weeks ago
127 weeks ago
Jason K:
I used to interview quite a number of applicants. When we asked that question, we were more interested in what the applicant was looking for in ...MoreI used to interview quite a number of applicants. When we asked that question, we were more interested in what the applicant was looking for in our opening & company - not so much why they actually left the old one. Also, we used that question to test their honesty. Background checks can reveal whether or not they are currently employed. To P's point, use the question to sell yourself rather than explain your past.
126 weeks ago
126 weeks ago
Jason K
P- can you give your opinion? Writing a book to extend my reach as a process / re-engineering specialist (a professional streamliner of business chaos). Self publish or traditional publishing?
Penelope Trunk:
Yes. And self-publishing is fine. Make sure it's edited really well, though.
128 weeks ago
128 weeks ago
Mark W.
Very interesting and insightful Newsweek golf article - geopolitics and economics - judge a country by its greens - http://spedr.com/3halk .
139 weeks ago from Golf
Jason K
Mechcanical engineer-worked in design & industry for 1st 15 yrs. Now, in healthcare doing what I would describe as process engineering.
142 weeks ago from Engineers
Jason K
Played 18 with my brother last weekend. Reminds me that golf is so much more than a just a game.
143 weeks ago from Golf
Randy Zeitman
I like to cheat at golf. Once I got a hole in one and put a zero on the card.
143 weeks ago from Golf
Daniel Hoo:
my kind of cheating is this : putting an 8 on a par 4 when it was a 10......
143 weeks ago
143 weeks ago
Vanessa Alvarado
Engineering School: Level of difficulty? Best way to get started? Any grants available? Any specialized loans available? Do tell.
143 weeks ago from Engineers
Jason K:
Difficult-yes. Much more so than an MBA. Have to have a knack for math & logic...just my $0.02 worth.
143 weeks ago
143 weeks ago
Vanessa Alvarado:
I appreciate it. I pity the fool for wanting to subject himself to it all when he's bad @ math. I'll relay the advice!
143 weeks ago
143 weeks ago
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