Brazen careerist

Where ambitious young professionals connect and grow

Maruska

Culver City, CA

Executive Director's Assistant, AAFA

Nonprofit

MARUSKA

Fans (12)

Following (17)

Groups (9)

Already a member?

Click here to login

Welcome to Brazen Careerist!

Maruska is using Brazen Careerist to share ideas. Join now to become a member and start networking with Maruska and other professionals just like you. Learn more.

All Activity

Maruska Advice question: Is it smart to have a semi-professional semi- personal blog? I am starting a new blog but wonder how much personality i need to put into it.

100 weeks ago from Blogging Ideas

steve taite: what is a semi-professional semi-personal blog. Can you elaborate? I feel the more you put yourself into the blog, the more people will be able to ...Morewhat is a semi-professional semi-personal blog. Can you elaborate? I feel the more you put yourself into the blog, the more people will be able to identify with it.
100 weeks ago

Maruska Advice question: Is it smart to have a semi-professional semi- personal blog? I am starting a new blog but wonder how much personality i need to put into it.

100 weeks ago from Blogging Ideas

View 4 older replies

Sean Masters: 1. Post unique, meaningful content. 2. Be authentic but positive.
100 weeks ago

Jenee Darden: I agree with Jamie. I struggle with this because I'm not into putting my personal life out there. But people do like to make a personal ...MoreI agree with Jamie. I struggle with this because I'm not into putting my personal life out there. But people do like to make a personal connection. It doesn't hurt to sprinkle your personality on your site. Just don't put anything that's incriminating. :)

Jenee
Cocoafly.com
100 weeks ago

Maruska I wanted to sincerely thank everyone who helped critique with my resume. I After I made the suggested changes to my website and resume with in a few days of the changes I landed a position with an NPO. Between that and the Trunk webinars, It was greatly helpful... Warmly Maruska

105 weeks ago from Resume Feedback

Carmille When you subscribe to Step by Step Fundraising's e-newsletters, they email you a downloadable e-book, "The 5 Keys to Successful Fundraising": http://bit.ly/aekzdF

112 weeks ago from Non-Profit Management

Maruska recommended this

Helen George: Good to know!
112 weeks ago

Good morning everyone. A lot of resumes are forwarded to me with the bullet point "references available upon request." What do y'all think about adding this? Is it necessary? I always thought it was implied.

112 weeks ago from Resume Feedback

View 4 older replies

Jamie Nacht Farrell: Unecessary
112 weeks ago

Maruska: All of the above--- and my counselor at Pepperdine said putting in an objective is dated too.. Because the objective is to get the job instead put ...MoreAll of the above--- and my counselor at Pepperdine said putting in an objective is dated too.. Because the objective is to get the job instead put in "Value added" because that's what they want to know --What value do you bring to them.
112 weeks ago

Maruska Really appreciated the Webinar. that hour flew by

112 weeks ago from Ask Penelope Trunk!

Sadya Siddiqui: Could u post a summary of the webinar? maybe some notes. in my part of the world it was at 4am...
112 weeks ago

Maruska 1. Complete paperwork (IRS) to start nonprofit. 1.b- Lose 20lbs

112 weeks ago from Monthly Goal Meet-Up

Maruska Hi I am new to this group/website. And i am interested in changing my career from the for profit to non profit sector. I enjoyed voluneering and now i want something with more substance and appreciate all the help i can. Looking forward to networkng with those in this group and sharing ideas. I also host a self esteem camp in the summer and want to establish it as a non profit - and need to know the proper steps to form a 501(c)3

112 weeks ago from Nonprofiteers

Naomi Williams: Hi Maruska. I am new to this group as well and have also made a life-changing decision and that is to start a nonprofit. Here are some really good ...MoreHi Maruska. I am new to this group as well and have also made a life-changing decision and that is to start a nonprofit. Here are some really good resources for starting a nonprofit:

From nolo.com: Form a Nonprofit in Eight Steps - http://www.nolo.com/legal-encyclopedia/checklist-29484.html

From National Council of Nonprofits: http://www.councilofnonprofits.org/knowledge-center/how-start-nonprofit

Also check out Boards that Excel: 7 Steps to Stronger Nonprofits - http://boardsthatexcel.com/

112 weeks ago

Maruska: thnx for that!!
112 weeks ago

Maruska HI new to the site!! Does anyone know a good book on Web 2.0 finishing up one by Michael Levine but interested in others

112 weeks ago from New Media Marketing

View 1 older reply

paulmacp: I just finished Inbound Marketing, I agree with Donovan, it was a very good read!

I just started, Trust Agents... so far so good. It teaches the ...MoreI just finished Inbound Marketing, I agree with Donovan, it was a very good read!

I just started, Trust Agents... so far so good. It teaches the Web 2.0 philosophy of how to properly build online communities. (http://www.trustagent.com/)
112 weeks ago

Maruska: Thanks forthe suggest...looked up the reviews on this one too- going on a trip to Borders--or my nearest library
112 weeks ago

Maruska Hey Just joined the group. Just joined brazen recently- I am @ Pepperdine University getting my BSManagement. Searching for a career in Non Profit. Love social media and Hiking the hills of LA. Looking forward to connecting!!

112 weeks ago from Brazen Undergrads

Maruska HIKING- What are the best trails in the Los ANgeles Area- i went to hike to the Griffith Observatory ended up on the wrong trail.If any body or grous of people enjoy hiking- let me know- send an email mm@maruska.us

112 weeks ago from Fit Freaks

Scott Asai: There's some good ones in Temescal Canyon (Pacific Palisades) & Malibu...
112 weeks ago

Maruska: Some one mentioned thaton my facebook page too..I am going to have to check that out!
112 weeks ago

Maruska Hi,new to the Brazen & am looking to revamp my resume. I am a student at Pepperdine University with over 8 years of experience in sales and public relations but want a career in the Non Profit Sector in Business Development.I have spent a lot of time volunteering and being involved in my community and now i want to make sure my rez is reflective of that- online resume at www.maruska.us and it's available here. Let me know if you know about changing career from for profit to not for profit THX

112 weeks ago from Resume Feedback

Ryan Healy recommended this

View 5 older replies

Delta Waters: Wow! Looks great...good luck!
112 weeks ago

Ryan Paugh: Hey Maruska. The resume looks a million times better! I'll reach out to you privately so we can try and connect you w/ some nonprofit bloggers in ...MoreHey Maruska. The resume looks a million times better! I'll reach out to you privately so we can try and connect you w/ some nonprofit bloggers in the community.
112 weeks ago

Cameron Plommer So I check out Seth Godin's new book Linchpin and have read the intro and first five or so pages or the first chapter. As an "economist" I love how he describes the interchangable-worker paradigm of our society. And i can tell I'm going to really enjoy the book. The only problem is that it makes me want to do what the book is preaching so much that I stop reading and go do stuff do make myself indispensable. But I guess that the point right?

112 weeks ago from Book Shelf, Economics and Finance and Untemplater 1 more

Maruska recommended this

View 12 older replies

Ed Barrientos: Cameron, I did the same thing with Seth's book Purple Cow. There was so much to think about on each page, that it took me a long time to read ...MoreCameron, I did the same thing with Seth's book Purple Cow. There was so much to think about on each page, that it took me a long time to read what is a very thin book. I would read a few pages and then go off brainstorming about some point he makes...have not yet read Linchpin...will have to buy it.
111 weeks ago

Marie Williams: Ha, I didn't see this thread before I posted I was reading Linchpin. I agree, it is a great, inspiring read. I really want to put it into practice.
110 weeks ago

Alexandra Levit Has anyone already met their goal of making a career change in 2010?

116 weeks ago from JobSTART 101

Bryon Ownby recommended this

View 9 older replies

Maruska: Almost there- the year is still young!!
112 weeks ago

Ana from far away: I am about to. It wasn't planned and it was unexpected. I had a job which I thought it was "my dream job", then I found it wasn't. One day I ...MoreI am about to. It wasn't planned and it was unexpected. I had a job which I thought it was "my dream job", then I found it wasn't. One day I received a phone call about an email I sent over a year ago. I am starting on Monday.
111 weeks ago

Interests

Volunteerism, Jewelry Designs, Mamushkas, Sleeping, Social Networking, Free Stuff, Los Angeles, Costa Rica, Jewish Comedy, Thrift Shopping, Boggle, Scrabble, Word Games, Nonprofit Organizations, Womens Rights, Womens Health, Youth Group Activities

Goals