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Ryan Paugh
Even though I'm currently living in Madison, WI I'd really love to move back to the East Coast soon to be near more friends and family. I've sold my girlfriend on the idea of coming with me. Her first pick is somewhere in North Carolina. My first pick is somewhere in/around Boston, MA.
She thinks Boston is too cold + doesn't have enough of an artsy scene. I guess I'm not really sure. I figured I'd leave it up to the experts. Any thoughts guys?
98 weeks ago from Relocation, Boston, Beantown Bloggers and North Carolina Bloggers2 more
Dan Schawbel, Kristen Jeffers and Jim Armstrong recommended this
JRandom42:
Randy, been there, done that. While Savannah is slightly more palatable than Charleston SC, Columbus GA, Clarksville TN, Killeen TX, Lexington KY, ...MoreRandy, been there, done that. While Savannah is slightly more palatable than Charleston SC, Columbus GA, Clarksville TN, Killeen TX, Lexington KY, and Lawton OK, it's not all that much better.
12 weeks ago
12 weeks ago
Jamie Nacht Farrell
I contend the definition of "career" as we've been taught is out dated. How would you define, "career" now days? people are "seeking" the wrong thing. People should NOT seek out a traditional career, but rather always be looking for "the next adventure". I wrote a post about how we can redefine what we look for to better our futures...and how that may or may not be a "traditional career". How do we get rid of that "preconceived" stigma attached to career? http://t.co/sLvOA8l
72 weeks ago from Creatively Inspired, Creating a Life You Love, The Modern Strategist, Upstarts! and Shotgun Startups3 more
Robin Mills recommended this
J.T. O'Donnell:
I've been using Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs lately to explain to people their innate desire to find satisfying work. I agree Jamie. Nobody should ...MoreI've been using Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs lately to explain to people their innate desire to find satisfying work. I agree Jamie. Nobody should feel guilty for pursuing something that excites them - it's human nature to want to feel satisfied. I love showing that pyramid to people - it's like giving them a license to finally go out and find work that impresses the only person that truly matters - themselves. Great post Jamie!
71 weeks ago
71 weeks ago
Jamie Nacht Farrell:
@JT - That's brilliant. I use Maslow's Hierarchy of needs when I'm mentoring colleagues in consumer behavior and marketing, but have not done so ...More@JT - That's brilliant. I use Maslow's Hierarchy of needs when I'm mentoring colleagues in consumer behavior and marketing, but have not done so in the world of careers (candidly, it's not my "field" - people are just always asking for advice), but I will definitely do so form now on. That was one of my fave. undergrad psych. courses. Thanks!
71 weeks ago
71 weeks ago
Rebecca Thorman
If you had $10K for social media outreach, how would you use it? Would you combine with other forms of media/marketing/advertising? Would you create campaigns or contests? Pay bloggers? Buy into a word of mouth service? Invest in analytics? The sky is the limit! What would you do?
90 weeks ago from Social Media Marketers, Social Media Analytics, Social Media and Social Pollination2 more
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Kristen Creager
Does your geographic area have a different work ethic dynamic than other parts of the country? See my thoughts in my new post-- Midwest vs. West Coast: A Work Ethic Divided. http://bit.ly/ffIywb
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Scott Messinger:
I don't think it's necessarily a regional thing. It just depends on the company you work for, and even the manager within the company.
65 weeks ago
65 weeks ago
Sean Masters:
Having lived and worked on both coasts, I'm of the opinion that nobody works or plays harder than in New England. I was constantly referred to as ...MoreHaving lived and worked on both coasts, I'm of the opinion that nobody works or plays harder than in New England. I was constantly referred to as "intense", "crazy", and a number of other mostly positive adjectives while working in OR and WA for two years. Yet here in New England I am like anyone else!
65 weeks ago
65 weeks ago
Vickie Elmer
Job seekers must already have a job to be considered. This may be a growing trend among employers, but is it fair? Why is it being used? When, if ever, does it make sense? Or is it discriminating against the unemployed, especially people of color and older workers? See my piece: http://workingkind.com/2011/02/no-job/ - and I'd love to hear your thoughts on this.
66 weeks ago from We're Hiring, Career Changers and Career Rocketeer1 more
JRandom42:
This practice has caught the attention of state and federal authorities:
MoreThis practice has caught the attention of state and federal authorities:
http://www.mcclatchydc.com/2011/02/16/108888/unemployed-face-new-hurdle-...
65 weeks ago
MoreThis practice has caught the attention of state and federal authorities:
http://www.mcclatchydc.com/2011/02/16/108888/unemployed-face-new-hurdle-...
65 weeks ago
Cheryl Roshak:
As a recruiter I can say that it has never mattered if one is employed or not in getting a job, it really has to do with what one is bringing to ...MoreAs a recruiter I can say that it has never mattered if one is employed or not in getting a job, it really has to do with what one is bringing to the table and how current and in demand his or her skills sets and experience is. If you have a good working track record, are good at what you do you and can demonstrate that, have a damn good resume that represents you well, you'll get the interview most likely, depending on your competition. The job will go not to the best qualified person, it will be a good qualified person, but to the person who is the best fit within the company culture. That usually is the tipping point. I have not come across this problem with any of my clients, and I work with a wide variety of clients from Fortune 500's to small independent companies. I have seen those ads and read about it in the media but I have not experienced it. I work in NYC. Yes, it's true, the influx of inappropriate resumes for every job opening is ridiculous today because of the high unemployment rate, but our job is to separate the wheat from the chaff. As it's always been. Many apply but few are chosen.
65 weeks ago
65 weeks ago
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K.C. Donovan
Hey Boston! Do you feel you're “Making a Difference?” How about saving the planet?… We have a terrific opportunity for Account Managers (sales & marketing) in the Boston Marketplace...We’re Clean Journey and we’re all about Clean Tech, Social Media, Internet SaaS (Cloud), Talent Management - all of these Hot Business Elements make up the Clean Journey Program. We need the best, go to http://boston.craigslist.org/bmw/sls/2218628192.html …for all the details - and let us hear from you!
66 weeks ago from Boston
K.C. Donovan
Do you feel you're “Making a Difference?” How about saving the planet? We have a terrific opportunity for Account Managers (sales & marketing) in the Boston Marketplace...We’re Clean Journey and we’re all about Clean Tech, Social Media, Internet SaaS (Cloud), Talent Management - all of these Hot Business Elements make up the Clean Journey Program. We need the best, go to http://boston.craigslist.org/bmw/sls/2218628192.html …for all the details - and let us hear from you!
66 weeks ago from We're Hiring
Carlee Mallard
My company just updated its social media policy. What's interesting is that the Communications office has asked all employees to remove the company name from our LinkedIn "professional headline" (although we're allowed to continue to list the company in our work history) in order to "avoid the appearance that an employee is an authorized [company] spokesperson and to avoid the association of personal opinions" with the company.
Are there any other companies out there taking this route?
80 weeks ago from Company Culture, Web 2.0, Human Resources, PR & New Media and Social Media3 more
Jake Lunemann:
I came in 2nd place in a major job search for a college partially because I wanted to get the athletic department to have a presence on Facebook. ...MoreI came in 2nd place in a major job search for a college partially because I wanted to get the athletic department to have a presence on Facebook. I was shot down on this idea because they were afraid of what it would bring. What they don't understand is that student-athletes still have a profile and could potentially say/do dumb things online. The college neglecting to put their own message out there really doesn't help this.
80 weeks ago
80 weeks ago
Richard Dedor:
Jake,
That's funny to hear because a few years ago I knew a company that was the same way. "We can't be on Facebook ... We don't approve a ...MoreJake,
That's funny to hear because a few years ago I knew a company that was the same way. "We can't be on Facebook ... We don't approve a company page ... Don't use our logo, someone could steal it." So you know what we did? We did it anyway!
I still laugh at the "they might steal our logo" thought!
Oh - and without Facebook and Twitter, I would hardly follow my college's athletics, but it makes it easy for me to follow my alma mater! go Panthers! (UNI)
80 weeks ago
That's funny to hear because a few years ago I knew a company that was the same way. "We can't be on Facebook ... We don't approve a ...MoreJake,
That's funny to hear because a few years ago I knew a company that was the same way. "We can't be on Facebook ... We don't approve a company page ... Don't use our logo, someone could steal it." So you know what we did? We did it anyway!
I still laugh at the "they might steal our logo" thought!
Oh - and without Facebook and Twitter, I would hardly follow my college's athletics, but it makes it easy for me to follow my alma mater! go Panthers! (UNI)
80 weeks ago
Kate Davids
Do you think that personal accounts are affected by the debate over whether or not companies should use logo Twitter accounts or spokespeople accounts? I think that they are and wrote a blog post on it (http://bit.ly/a9WC8t) but I would like to hear what you think.
The argument against logo accounts is that people want to interact with people on social media, not non-people. If your avatar isn't a photo, it's like a logo/non-person. Thoughts?
91 weeks ago from Social Media
Rebecca Thorman:
Unless your brand is really recognizable and big, I think a logo is a good idea. We use our logo and have not had any issue gaining followers or ...MoreUnless your brand is really recognizable and big, I think a logo is a good idea. We use our logo and have not had any issue gaining followers or interaction/engagement. however, our company name "Alice" is very personable already.
90 weeks ago
90 weeks ago
Kate Davids:
It seems most people don't think logos versus spokespeople matter. I think this may be another case of marketers over complicating things.
90 weeks ago
90 weeks ago
Jamie Nacht Farrell
Start up companies never seem to have the right "people" plan. They hire the wrong talent and usually too much of it and managers typically make large base salaries. Where is the incentive to perform? For a start up, what matters to me is that one's traits are in the order: motivation, innate intelligence, experience, education. And the individual MUST be confident enough to be paid on performance / monthly. How do you structure your start up hires? http://wp.me/pMo2g-5b
91 weeks ago from Entrepreneurs, Shotgun Startups, Upstarts!, The Modern Strategist and Generation Y Marketers3 more
Sean Masters, K.C. Donovan and Ty Unglebower recommended this
Darren Lott:
I have done a lot of recruitment for people and there are many different approaches to recruiting the right people. You can use tools like ...MoreI have done a lot of recruitment for people and there are many different approaches to recruiting the right people. You can use tools like personality tests, targetted behavioural interviewing etc but it only occurred to me yesterday during a training session that the best way to recruit the right person is to see what they are like in their real life outside of work. Iwas talking to potential Project Managers and it reminded me that if you are not a driven, innovative, organised, intelligent person outside of work why would you all of a sudden turn into one when you went to work. If you are hopeless at time management and can't organise yourself outside of work then it isn't going to happen when you turn up to the office. I am not sure now how I would go about assessing this during recruitment. It requires more thought. But... what a person does outside of work greatly reflects what they are capable of at work. Any thoughts on how you would assess this when recruiting?
91 weeks ago
91 weeks ago
K.C. Donovan:
Darren all I can say is WOW! You have articulated the best point I have seen in quite a while as to the vital importance of uncovering a person's ...MoreDarren all I can say is WOW! You have articulated the best point I have seen in quite a while as to the vital importance of uncovering a person's "core AIM's" (attitudes, interests and motivations). You're right - what a person is like in their everyday life is who they are - although a minority of people do possess the ability to turn on a "switch" when they go to work...in times of dead line stress or work pressure - they almost always become who they are (the majority don't even try to be someone else...).
So how do you go about finding who they are in real life? We have at our finger tips the most powerful source of information - the Internet - and with the advent of social media where people are joining online activities and sharing their views on sites like Facebook, Linked In and right here at Brazen Careerist, all you need to do is to learn how to search for it (Google is of course the first place to start). Read what they have written (Twitter, Blogs, Forum and Chat Postings, etc.), learn what they have joined, and you will begin to get a sense of what they are interested in and what they're all about. Match this up with their resume and an in-person interview for those that interest you the most and you will be far ahead in the recruitment/assessment game.
One of my blogs on this topic (http://www.cleanjourney.com/BlogsNewsComments.aspx) was recently featured at www.recruitingblogs.com and the recruiters on that site "roasted" my views over their "traditionalist recruiting coals." It was quite funny as they bashed any new approach to protect their status quo...the thing is that regardless of how many 8-track players they still want to use, as more and more people show who they are on the Web this approach will dominate.
Hope this helps and Good Luck "down under"!
91 weeks ago
So how do you go about finding who they are in real life? We have at our finger tips the most powerful source of information - the Internet - and with the advent of social media where people are joining online activities and sharing their views on sites like Facebook, Linked In and right here at Brazen Careerist, all you need to do is to learn how to search for it (Google is of course the first place to start). Read what they have written (Twitter, Blogs, Forum and Chat Postings, etc.), learn what they have joined, and you will begin to get a sense of what they are interested in and what they're all about. Match this up with their resume and an in-person interview for those that interest you the most and you will be far ahead in the recruitment/assessment game.
One of my blogs on this topic (http://www.cleanjourney.com/BlogsNewsComments.aspx) was recently featured at www.recruitingblogs.com and the recruiters on that site "roasted" my views over their "traditionalist recruiting coals." It was quite funny as they bashed any new approach to protect their status quo...the thing is that regardless of how many 8-track players they still want to use, as more and more people show who they are on the Web this approach will dominate.
Hope this helps and Good Luck "down under"!
91 weeks ago
Ryan Paugh
How often do you and your start-up coworkers have brainstorming meetings? How long do they last and how much actually got accomplished when they end? I'm thinking that maybe they're valuable once a month at the most, but any more than that just creates distractions from getting thing done. We're brainstorming right now at Brazen HQ and I'm just wondering what your company's best practices are. Do you like brainstorming or does it drive you crazy?
93 weeks ago from Upstarts!, Shotgun Startups and Web Startups1 more
Ryan Healy and Jenn Pedde recommended this
K.C. Donovan:
Jenn - see my thoughts to Ryan - it should answer your question about how we tackle brainstorming "sessions"...
93 weeks ago
93 weeks ago
Doug Dolan:
Ryan - My partner and I have a brainstorming meeting once a week. We review what actions we've done thus far regarding our goals and what results ...MoreRyan - My partner and I have a brainstorming meeting once a week. We review what actions we've done thus far regarding our goals and what results they've produced. We discuss new research that we've performed on our target market and then follow up with brainstorming new ideas. I think it's a big mistake if a business doesn't take time out for some open dialogue and thinking about what is possible for them. - Doug
93 weeks ago
93 weeks ago
William Bryan
William Bryan I am so excited for this Saturday. I am going to be speaking in front of 60 high school students about making career choices. I love the opportunity to do something like this. One of my career goal is to be a motivational speaker. My question to all of you professionals is how do you make career choices? What do you do and who do you contact?
96 weeks ago from Personal Branding and Entrepreneurs
Bryon Ownby:
Congrats on the speaking engagement! I probably could write more on how to make bad career choices than making good career choices. Looking back, ...MoreCongrats on the speaking engagement! I probably could write more on how to make bad career choices than making good career choices. Looking back, lessons I've learned, work PT or volunteer in the field that may interest you. Don't rely on what others or family may say in what career you would like. Only you can determine this (as by now, HS are getting close to becoming an adult)! I did not take may own advice, and as a result landed in several years of missery. I always worked PT in businesses or volunteered in services that were far from being related to Accounting. 10 years later, I am now making that correction, painful, but I know the rewards will be greater than the present challenges!
96 weeks ago
96 weeks ago
William Bryan:
Everyone thanks for commenting. On Sunday on my blog I will be posting on the response I got from the students and write on managing my career ...MoreEveryone thanks for commenting. On Sunday on my blog I will be posting on the response I got from the students and write on managing my career choices. Also, the 5 tips of making a good presenatation.
96 weeks ago
96 weeks ago
K.C. Donovan
CLEAN JOURNEY is going to be at MASS Innovation Night at the IBM Innovation Center in Waltham this Wednesday 6:30PM come and stop by and say hello
WE CAN USE YOUR HELP: Please go to http://ht.ly/29vuR and VOTE FOR CLEAN JOURNEY as one of the coolest new start-ups in MA - VERY SIMPLE 30 SECS - 2 CLICKS, no sign up at all - It would be great and we would appreciate the heck out of it - THANKS !!!
97 weeks ago from Upstarts!
K.C. Donovan
CLEAN JOURNEY is going to be at MASS Innovation Night at the IBM Innovation Center in Waltham this Wednesday 6:30PM come and stop by and say hello
WE CAN USE YOUR HELP: Please go to http://ht.ly/29vuR and VOTE FOR CLEAN JOURNEY as one of the coolest new start-ups in MA - VERY SIMPLE 30 SECS - 2 CLICKS, no sign up at all - It would be great and we would appreciate the heck out of it - THANKS !!!
K.C. Donovan
CLEAN JOURNEY is going to be at MASS Innovation Night at the IBM Innovation Center in Waltham this Wednesday 6:30PM come and stop by and say hello
WE CAN USE YOUR HELP: Please go to http://ht.ly/29vuR and VOTE FOR CLEAN JOURNEY as one of the coolest new start-ups in MA - VERY SIMPLE 30 SECS - 2 CLICKS, no sign up at all - It would be great and we would appreciate the heck out of it - THANKS !!!
K.C. Donovan
CLEAN JOURNEY is going to be at MASS Innovation Night at the IBM Innovation Center in Waltham this Wednesday 6:30PM stop by and say hello
MORE IMPORTANTLY - please go to http://ht.ly/29vuR and VOTE FOR CLEAN JOURNEY as one of the coolest new start-ups in MA - very easy no sign up at all - It would be great and we would appreciate the heck out of it - THANKS !!!
97 weeks ago from Social Media
K.C. Donovan
CLEAN JOURNEY is going to be at MASS Innovation Night at the IBM Innovation Center in Waltham this Wednesday 6:30PM come and stop by and say hello
MORE IMPORTANTLY - please go to http://ht.ly/29vuR and VOTE FOR CLEAN JOURNEY as one of the coolest new start-ups in MA - very easy no sign up at all - It would be great and we would appreciate the heck out of it - THANKS !!!
K.C. Donovan
Hey Boston - our start up CLEAN JOURNEY is going to be at MASS Innovation Night at the IBM Innovation Center in Waltham this Wednesday 6:30PM come and stop by and say hello (there'll be 9 other Start Ups there too)
MORE IMPORTANTLY - if you can go to http://ht.ly/29vuR and VOTE FOR CLEAN JOURNEY as one of the coolest new start-ups in MA w may get to present to the crowd - It would be great and we would appreciate the heck out of it - THANKS !!!
97 weeks ago from Boston
K.C. Donovan
Boston give us your love! Our Green Economy Talent Community start up, www.CleanJourney.com, will be at Mass Innovation in Waltham on July 13th – We need your VOTE for Clean Journey to be made one of four presenters out of the 10 companies showing that night - Vote for us here: http://ht.ly/1YnaI
101 weeks ago from Boston
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Dan Schawbel
What do you think of an unstructured tweetup where we just gather in Boston at a designated place once a month?
K.C. Donovan
Don't forget Dan - human nature what it is...not everyone admits to this one...
Deborah A Sullivan:
I Google mine just to get a idea how I'm doing growth wise. I've got a long way to go. One day at a time.
119 weeks ago
119 weeks ago
Christien Louviere
NEW HR Interview Series
Crew: I have a solid list of 10 VP+ HR professionals that have agreed to do a video interview series with me. Each interview will be 10-15 minutes.
What questions do you have that you'd like to see answered?
Thanks!
Christien
Chris(tina) Brady:
Another question: Does a potential employee's resume dictate what he is capable of doing? Why or why not? If not, what is an indicator of a ...MoreAnother question: Does a potential employee's resume dictate what he is capable of doing? Why or why not? If not, what is an indicator of a candidate's capabilities?
(I ask because I worked for a secretary as a year while finishing up college, and now all anyone wants to allow me to apply for is secretarial work. This seems ludicrous, and I'd like to know a VP/HR professional's opinion on this scenario. How much does experience count for? How much does education?)
121 weeks ago
(I ask because I worked for a secretary as a year while finishing up college, and now all anyone wants to allow me to apply for is secretarial work. This seems ludicrous, and I'd like to know a VP/HR professional's opinion on this scenario. How much does experience count for? How much does education?)
121 weeks ago
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