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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.
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Latoya J. Williams
A Palette to Please Your Taste Palate - http://www.brazencareerist/2010/04/10/a-palette-to-please-your-taste-pal...
Latoya J. Williams
Do you need some career oxygen? What's career oxygen? Find out... http://bit.ly/ifGkCc
47 weeks ago from Entry-Level Young Professionals, Professional Development and Career Rocketeer1 more
Latoya J. Williams
Higher education's on the hot seat! How can you maximize your return on higher ed? Check out: http://bit.ly/mnqi9M
51 weeks ago from Career Rocketeer, Entry-Level Young Professionals, Professional Development and Online Higher Education Professionals2 more
Latoya J. Williams
Will You Answer "The Social Network Wake-Up Call?" Take the time to consider some important questions for your career path... http://bit.ly/gShK3d
64 weeks ago from Entry-Level Young Professionals, Career Rocketeer and Professional Development1 more
Edward Antrobus:
I'll answer the last question first. That's how the world worked until the industrial revolution. Everyone worked for themselves, after they had ...MoreI'll answer the last question first. That's how the world worked until the industrial revolution. Everyone worked for themselves, after they had gone through the training of an apprenticeship or worked at their family's shop.
However, the days were it is that simple are long gone, and most people simply don't have what it takes. For the fields that I am most interested in, I simply don't have the necessary training (in one case) or the capital start-up resources (for the other) to create my own job.
64 weeks ago
However, the days were it is that simple are long gone, and most people simply don't have what it takes. For the fields that I am most interested in, I simply don't have the necessary training (in one case) or the capital start-up resources (for the other) to create my own job.
64 weeks ago
Latoya J. Williams:
Edward,
I believe that most people have the capacity to develop/create what it takes! This belief is the reason why I created the First ...MoreEdward,
I believe that most people have the capacity to develop/create what it takes! This belief is the reason why I created the First Generation Professional web site, why I write there, why I continue to proactively grow as a professional and support others on their career path, and a key reason why I connect and contribute on networks like Brazen.
One of the biggest challenges that I've faced in being proactive about my career is a feeling of heaviness/stuck-ness or a feeling that there are limitations on my options sometimes. For me, the most helpful way to transform those feelings has been to listen to and read inspirational materials WEEKLY!
You might find the audio series "Success Through a Positive Mental Attitude" helpful...I picked it up from the library and am glad that I found it. Also, you'll find a set of downloadable audios with a solid underlying message, tools, and tips about personal and professional development on StevePavlina.com: http://www.stevepavlina.com/audio/ I recommend the audios on What is Your Purpose, Solving Frustrating Problems, Faster Goal Achievement, and Truth and Awareness. I do strongly disagree with some of Pavlina's personal judgments in certain examples that he uses. However, his core messages are pretty "right on".
If you check out any of these resources, I'd love to hear how they worked for you.
Best,
Latoya
63 weeks ago
I believe that most people have the capacity to develop/create what it takes! This belief is the reason why I created the First ...MoreEdward,
I believe that most people have the capacity to develop/create what it takes! This belief is the reason why I created the First Generation Professional web site, why I write there, why I continue to proactively grow as a professional and support others on their career path, and a key reason why I connect and contribute on networks like Brazen.
One of the biggest challenges that I've faced in being proactive about my career is a feeling of heaviness/stuck-ness or a feeling that there are limitations on my options sometimes. For me, the most helpful way to transform those feelings has been to listen to and read inspirational materials WEEKLY!
You might find the audio series "Success Through a Positive Mental Attitude" helpful...I picked it up from the library and am glad that I found it. Also, you'll find a set of downloadable audios with a solid underlying message, tools, and tips about personal and professional development on StevePavlina.com: http://www.stevepavlina.com/audio/ I recommend the audios on What is Your Purpose, Solving Frustrating Problems, Faster Goal Achievement, and Truth and Awareness. I do strongly disagree with some of Pavlina's personal judgments in certain examples that he uses. However, his core messages are pretty "right on".
If you check out any of these resources, I'd love to hear how they worked for you.
Best,
Latoya
63 weeks ago
EricHFriedman
Need a low-cost website that others can post photos to and write on. Looking for direction. thanks for now!
-Eric
Brittany Thompson:
I agree that Facebook or even a blog/CMS like WordPress would be good. Both options also let you set everything up yourself so you may not need to ...MoreI agree that Facebook or even a blog/CMS like WordPress would be good. Both options also let you set everything up yourself so you may not need to hire a developer (unless you just get stuck or need help). That could save quite a bit of money. What type of website is this?
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67 weeks ago
Sam Rye:
Yup agreed with Latoya and Brittany - look at the free tools out there before developing your own (and I work with a group of web ...MoreYup agreed with Latoya and Brittany - look at the free tools out there before developing your own (and I work with a group of web developers!).
Really before jumping in though, you should ask yourself a few questions - beginning with WHY? Why am I doing this, what am I aiming to achieve?
Happy to give some more advice on the tech side if you need it.
What's your project?
67 weeks ago
Really before jumping in though, you should ask yourself a few questions - beginning with WHY? Why am I doing this, what am I aiming to achieve?
Happy to give some more advice on the tech side if you need it.
What's your project?
67 weeks ago
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Latoya J. Williams
Are you or someone you know among the "networking challenged?" Do you really have your own professional network or do you simply have "access" to one? Then, take a lesson from someone who has gone from getting hives from the very idea of "networking" to building professional relationships that matter: http://bit.ly/f03mhI
68 weeks ago from Entry-Level Young Professionals, Professional Development and Career Rocketeer1 more
Latoya J. Williams
Read a great article in the Jan-Feb issue of the Harvard Business Review that highlights the important role of social entrepreneurship. The article, "The Big Idea: Creating Shared Value," provides a vision for the evolution of capitalism and the corporation. A valuable read for anyone in the social entrepreneurship space: http://bit.ly/gHRUz8
Sam Rye:
@Latoya, yup saw this already - a good read and one I'll proabably go through a couple of times to pick everything out.
You might also be ...More@Latoya, yup saw this already - a good read and one I'll proabably go through a couple of times to pick everything out.
You might also be interested in
http://www.ssireview.org/
http://www.ted.com/talks/rachel_botsman_the_case_for_collaborative_consu...
http://www.socialenterpriselive.com/
69 weeks ago
You might also be ...More@Latoya, yup saw this already - a good read and one I'll proabably go through a couple of times to pick everything out.
You might also be interested in
http://www.ssireview.org/
http://www.ted.com/talks/rachel_botsman_the_case_for_collaborative_consu...
http://www.socialenterpriselive.com/
69 weeks ago
Latoya J. Williams:
@Sam, Planning to read through that article again myself...much to digest. Plan to integrate the insights gained from the article in some upcoming ...More@Sam, Planning to read through that article again myself...much to digest. Plan to integrate the insights gained from the article in some upcoming blog posts and projects. Looking forward to exploring the resources you posted...Thanks!
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69 weeks ago
Jamie Nacht Farrell
On the wordpress.com platform, where can I find the list of people who subscribe to my blog? I used to have it and now can't find it; drawing a blank. Pls advise ( ;
Latoya J. Williams:
Jamie, I spent a day on wordpress.com. Then I got my own hosting of Wordpress through Godaddy. I've been building and managing websites for the ...MoreJamie, I spent a day on wordpress.com. Then I got my own hosting of Wordpress through Godaddy. I've been building and managing websites for the past 11 years for clients. So, I wanted more flexibility with my own hosting.
I still have my Wordpress.com account. I did a quick search and found this link:
http://en.support.wordpress.com/blog-subscriptions/#troubleshooting . This page has a link to "Manage Blog Subscriptions and "Subscription Settings." Hopefully, one of those areas is what you're looking to find. Also, here's a general page about the blog subscription widget: http://en.support.wordpress.com/widgets/blog-subscription-widget/
74 weeks ago
I still have my Wordpress.com account. I did a quick search and found this link:
http://en.support.wordpress.com/blog-subscriptions/#troubleshooting . This page has a link to "Manage Blog Subscriptions and "Subscription Settings." Hopefully, one of those areas is what you're looking to find. Also, here's a general page about the blog subscription widget: http://en.support.wordpress.com/widgets/blog-subscription-widget/
74 weeks ago
Latoya J. Williams:
Jaime, It looks like subscribers are listed under the "Site Stats" section in the Dashboard area of the left-nav panel as shown on this page: MoreJaime, It looks like subscribers are listed under the "Site Stats" section in the Dashboard area of the left-nav panel as shown on this page: http://en.support.wordpress.com/blog-subscriptions/
74 weeks ago
74 weeks ago
Latoya J. Williams
Are you tracking your career value? Know how to create career meaning? Make an art out of balancing value and meaning! http://bit.ly/ff0ELI
77 weeks ago from Entry-Level Young Professionals, Career Rocketeer and Professional Development1 more
Jason H. Parker:
Congrats on the 1 year anniversary!
Great post, as always! Very well-thought out and tells the story well. I’ve often thought about “value” vs. ...MoreCongrats on the 1 year anniversary!
Great post, as always! Very well-thought out and tells the story well. I’ve often thought about “value” vs. “meaning”. You and I both know these aren’t the same for me and my career. Keep up the good work!
77 weeks ago
Great post, as always! Very well-thought out and tells the story well. I’ve often thought about “value” vs. ...MoreCongrats on the 1 year anniversary!
Great post, as always! Very well-thought out and tells the story well. I’ve often thought about “value” vs. “meaning”. You and I both know these aren’t the same for me and my career. Keep up the good work!
77 weeks ago
Latoya J. Williams:
Thanks Jason...glad you enjoyed it! I plan to continue the career value versus meaning discussion. :)
77 weeks ago
77 weeks ago
Latoya J. Williams
Anyone signed up with StudentMentor.org, a free online student-mentor matching service? http://www.studentmentor.org/ I'm a big advocate for young professionals connecting with mentors. So, I'm curious to know if any professionals on Brazen are using this service.
80 weeks ago from Entry-Level Young Professionals, Professional Development and Career Rocketeer1 more
Latoya J. Williams
Navigate your career and the new economy with confidence...eliminate "The Employed Person's Guilt Syndrome" in your work life! http://bit.ly/bz4yS6
81 weeks ago from Professional Development, Career Rocketeer and Entry-Level Young Professionals1 more
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84 weeks ago
Dr. Woody
Exciting News!!! My new career book "The YOU Plan" just hit #27 on Amazon's Top 100 Job Hunt books!!! I had to share with my Brazen friends!!! http://www.amazon.com/YOU-Plan-5-Step-Taking-Economy/dp/1599321750/ref=p...
87 weeks ago from The Career Hot Seat!, Personal Development, Professional Development, GenYJourney: Tips, Insights, Experiences For Young Professionals and Gen-Y Professional Bloggers3 more
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Latoya J. Williams
What professional MO (Modis Operandi) will inspire your career and contribute to the world? http://bit.ly/cVpdIr
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Latoya J. Williams
Awesome post on choosing your niche at HearhofBusiness.com: "Who are you here to help?" ~ Mark Silver. http://www.heartofbusiness.com/are-you-humble-enough/
89 weeks ago from Career Rocketeer and Professional Development
Latoya J. Williams
What four-letter words are essential for your career and professional development? Discover the answer in Navigate Your Career Using Four-Letter Words: http://bit.ly/c16Aed
90 weeks ago from Career Rocketeer, Entry-Level Young Professionals, Professional Development and Job Resources and Career Coaching2 more
Elisabeth Ericson
Lately I've been looking at entry-level listings (I graduate in June) and most don't seem remotely interesting. There's so much emphasis on us marketing ourselves to employers, but most don't seem to make much of an effort marketing themselves to us. I can't even tell what the company does half the time. Where's the big picture? Besides Idealist (I'm undecided between nonprofit and for-profit) and really well-known companies, where do you find employers that actually do something worthwhile?
92 weeks ago from Brazen Undergrads, Career Rocketeer, Entry-Level Young Professionals, GenYJourney: Tips, Insights, Experiences For Young Professionals and JobSTART 1013 more
Dr. Woody:
First, you have to decide on what you are looking for. Next, go find the people who have the jobs that you want and immerse yourself in their ...MoreFirst, you have to decide on what you are looking for. Next, go find the people who have the jobs that you want and immerse yourself in their world. Don't rely on job boards and websites!
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Latoya J. Williams:
Elisabeth, Searching job boards is one option in an overall strategy to identify and apply for positions. Using job boards in your efforts to ...MoreElisabeth, Searching job boards is one option in an overall strategy to identify and apply for positions. Using job boards in your efforts to narrow down your interests in industries and positions makes sense to me, again as one option that provides you with information.
Jill Konrath recently published a book entitled Get Back to Work Faster. Her perspective on the best methods for a job search align well with what I advocate. There is a series of 7 short videos where she provides useful insight and tips for the job search process, which includes her take on the use of job boards. The total duration of all 7 short videos is about 1 hour and 6 minutes: http://www.ilostmyjob.com/GetBackToWorkFaster/?channel=JOB401BE32
Many of my friends that I went to undergrad with were also the first in their family to be born in America. More and more, I've recognized that the concept of the "first-generation professional" has a broad application. Because professions have traditionally functioned as silos or independent from each other, any young person venturing into work that their parents or relatives have no exposure are in some sense a first-generation professional. So, I can definitely understand how you could be experiencing a certain "stumbling around in the dark."
What's great is that you have at least the next 9 months to gather info before graduation. Get some referrals to talk with folks in corporate positions and people doing non-profit work. Conduct some informational interviews and see if you can do some job shadowing to experience the different work cultures. And more importantly, discover where your inner guidance is directing you.
91 weeks ago
Jill Konrath recently published a book entitled Get Back to Work Faster. Her perspective on the best methods for a job search align well with what I advocate. There is a series of 7 short videos where she provides useful insight and tips for the job search process, which includes her take on the use of job boards. The total duration of all 7 short videos is about 1 hour and 6 minutes: http://www.ilostmyjob.com/GetBackToWorkFaster/?channel=JOB401BE32
Many of my friends that I went to undergrad with were also the first in their family to be born in America. More and more, I've recognized that the concept of the "first-generation professional" has a broad application. Because professions have traditionally functioned as silos or independent from each other, any young person venturing into work that their parents or relatives have no exposure are in some sense a first-generation professional. So, I can definitely understand how you could be experiencing a certain "stumbling around in the dark."
What's great is that you have at least the next 9 months to gather info before graduation. Get some referrals to talk with folks in corporate positions and people doing non-profit work. Conduct some informational interviews and see if you can do some job shadowing to experience the different work cultures. And more importantly, discover where your inner guidance is directing you.
91 weeks ago
Dr. Woody
Does passion matter??? I was on a TweetChat last night hosetd by Corn-on-the-Job and there were some interesting perspectives. What does passion mean to you and does it matter anymore?
94 weeks ago from The Career Hot Seat!, Ask A Coach, Entry-Level Young Professionals, Helicopter Parents and I am Gen Y3 more
Ryan Healy recommended this
Mandy Boyle:
I think passion is definitely important because it keeps you from burning out. Being hard working is great, but it's easy to become emotionally, ...MoreI think passion is definitely important because it keeps you from burning out. Being hard working is great, but it's easy to become emotionally, physically, and mentally spent unless you experience a drive to do something.
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92 weeks ago
Dr. Woody:
Kseniya, that's an interesting point. It may or may not look the same to an employer, but it will certainly not feel the same to you! To ...MoreKseniya, that's an interesting point. It may or may not look the same to an employer, but it will certainly not feel the same to you! To piggy-back Mandy's comment, the mental and physical drain can be tremendous!
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91 weeks ago
Latoya J. Williams
Want to develop your financial savvy and wealth-building skills while having fun? Learn more about CashFlow, The Web Game! I will be playing the game online for the next 4 weeks. Please join me! To learn more visit:http://bit.ly/c1ZET0
92 weeks ago from Professional Development, Entry-Level Young Professionals and Career Rocketeer1 more
Latoya J. Williams:
Link to main event page to see a list of CashFlow games for the next 4 weeks and to RSVP: MoreLink to main event page to see a list of CashFlow games for the next 4 weeks and to RSVP: http://bit.ly/aS3Ikr
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Josh Allan Dykstra:
Hey Latoya, I'm a big fan of CashFlow and excited to see you can plan for free online! What a great idea. I will check it out.
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92 weeks ago
Latoya J. Williams
A must watch for professionals in a job search! Jill Konrath, author of Get Back to Work Faster, offers useful actions and empowering tips in this quick video series http://bit.ly/9fZNyY
93 weeks ago from Professional Development, Career Rocketeer, Entry-Level Young Professionals and Job Resources and Career Coaching2 more
Becky Benishek
Have any of you tried using online career assessments to make better decisions as a professional? If you have, which ones? Were they useful? If not, what's holding you back (especially if they're free)? My company does tons of career assessment for young professionals so I'm interested to hear what your experiences have been.
95 weeks ago from myFootpath, Ask A Coach, Career Rocketeer and Job Resources and Career Coaching2 more
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Danver Chandler:
I was curious if you were aware of this new brain scan that predicts the perfect career!
MoreI was curious if you were aware of this new brain scan that predicts the perfect career!
http://www.impactlab.com/2010/07/22/a-brain-scan-could-help-you-find-the...
93 weeks ago
MoreI was curious if you were aware of this new brain scan that predicts the perfect career!
http://www.impactlab.com/2010/07/22/a-brain-scan-could-help-you-find-the...
93 weeks ago
Becky Benishek:
Doesn't that look like something straight out of sci-fi! I like this quote: "Intelligence was not always linked to physical size of different ...MoreDoesn't that look like something straight out of sci-fi! I like this quote: "Intelligence was not always linked to physical size of different parts of the mind."
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93 weeks ago
Ryan Paugh
I have a really hard time asking people for help, especially my family and friends. I'm not sure what the problem is, but I'm pretty sure it's haunted me for most of my life. Maybe it stems from being an only child. I realized that I have to get better at asking for help after watching Ty's Rock Your Career video on our Facebook page today >> http://bit.ly/cWtoHb
Do you guys have any strategies for doing this? If anyone else struggles w/ the same problem I'd love to hear your ideas.
94 weeks ago from Work-Family Balance, Professional Development, Ask A Coach and Job Resources and Career Coaching2 more
Becky Benishek:
Depending on how much you truly mooched off of them while you were still in the nest, I bet you'll find that parents can be oddly happy to help ...MoreDepending on how much you truly mooched off of them while you were still in the nest, I bet you'll find that parents can be oddly happy to help out their kids once in awhile! That's been my experience. I don't like to ask them either for the same reasons--I feel I should be taking care of them (even if they don't need it)--but it's as if they're glad to still be considered an integral part of our lives, and proud to be asked to help.
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Amy Chandler:
I think the fear of asking for help comes from a fear of rejection. What if the person says no, or if he/she does help but is resentful of the ...MoreI think the fear of asking for help comes from a fear of rejection. What if the person says no, or if he/she does help but is resentful of the imposition, or whatever your fear of asking for help sounds like. When my fear of asking for help (or for anything) does show up, I remember a quote from my employer: "My wife probably wouldn't have married me if I hadn't asked." It's a witty variation of "you can't get what you don't ask for," but it drives home the point that if it's really important, then don't be afraid to ask.
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