Mike Ambassador Bruny
Boston, MA
Owner / Ambassador, Run The Point Enterprises
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Noel Rozny
Are you/would you be Facebook friends with your boss? http://bit.ly/wMK0SW
1 week ago from myFootpath
Becky Benishek recommended this
Noel Rozny:
I think we have reached a consensus! :)
@Dean--I do the same thing with my FB/LI accounts.
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Sandra Kitchen:
No way. There should be a boundary between personal and professional. The smart one knows where that boundary is.
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Mike Ambassador Bruny
Interested in what your biggest Networking Challenge is? Especially when it comes to conferences and events (I'm creating a networking package...more to come)
Networking Tip: Sort Your Contacts by City or Region--Live from Brooklyn (short video) http://bit.ly/jaOhAC
32 weeks ago from Boston, Personal Development and Networking Tips1 more
JRandom42:
My biggest networking challenge? Going to a networking event and not feeling like a hemophiliac at a vampire convention. As a technical ...MoreMy biggest networking challenge? Going to a networking event and not feeling like a hemophiliac at a vampire convention. As a technical professional, an introvert, and an adult diagnosed Asperger, relating to people is tough enough as it is, let alone at an event where there are hordes of people. Probably why I relate better to software and cats. :)
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Mike Ambassador Bruny:
@JRandom42, when you do go to events do you have a trusted friend that you can go with or do you go solo. I'm an extrovert or so I thought until I ...More@JRandom42, when you do go to events do you have a trusted friend that you can go with or do you go solo. I'm an extrovert or so I thought until I went to this 3 day summit last year and was totally ready to be away from people. I found having an anchor in someone I knew that I could take a timeout with helped tons. I also reached out to many of the folks at the event before the actual event (used twitter hashtag and facebook) so help make the transition a bit easier.
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Mike Ambassador Bruny
I've recently been getting a lot of questions around how to follow-up, especially when you met the person a while ago. I like to use an app called "#Hashable" (video on how to use it:http://bit.ly/pZJKrz) which allows you to put a reminder in your calendar as soon as you meet some one (in general, I say follow-up the next day and then 1 month later to "check-in"). If you do forget to follow-up, be human and let them know you messed up and would love to reconnect.
Heath Port
Should one indicate on their LinkedIn profile when they are between jobs? I have heard conflicting views on this. On one hand it helps advertise to perspective employers you are available, but on the other it doesn't really give you an opportunity to explain why you are between jobs. What do people think on this? I voluntarily left my last job so my wife and I could move to Denver for her new job and now I am on the hunt for a new job. Thoughts? Recommendations?
21 weeks ago from Rocky Mountain Networking, Denver Careerists, Networking Tips, Mentors & Mentees and Ask A Coach3 more
Natasha Smith:
I'm going to go against the grain and say that you absolutely should list your unemployment on LinkedIn. Networking is all about letting people ...MoreI'm going to go against the grain and say that you absolutely should list your unemployment on LinkedIn. Networking is all about letting people know a) what you can do for them and b) what they can do for you. It's a give-and-take. There's nothing inherently wrong with being unemployed; you simply don't want to come off as desperate, which many unemployed people inadvertently do. As far as leveraging your period of unemployment, there are many ways to do that. For instance, you may be spending your time exploring a passion, educating yourself, volunteering, or of course, supporting your family in any number of ways. You've also just moved to a new area, so you're still getting settled in. Maybe you challenge yourself to a new endeavor and start a blog chronicling your experience. The questions about what you've been up to or why you left your last job should be answered concisely and confidently, but your focus in an interview is playing up your strengths and letting the interviewer know what unique qualities you'd bring to the position. Anyone who doesn't give you an interview because of your status as currently unemployed isn't worth your time, in my opinion.
21 weeks ago
21 weeks ago
Mike Ambassador Bruny:
Great question and great follow-up from the Brazen Community. My thoughts are that you should always be working on "something." Being ...MoreGreat question and great follow-up from the Brazen Community. My thoughts are that you should always be working on "something." Being "unemployed" means you are not working for someone else. I like the idea of volunteering or working on some kind of project that does NOT show a gap in "employment."
I think there is a difference between getting your foot in the door for an interview and showing your value. If you cannot get your foot in the door, you really don't have an opportunity to example your gap in employment. You can take on a project or two while you are unemployed and have that on your resume / LinkedIn profile. Once you get in the door, you can talk about the projects you are working on and the transition from the last time you worked from someone else.
I would definitely factor in the perspective of whom you would like to hire you. They are looking through stacks of resumes and LinkedIn profiles. Let's say you don't have a referral to speak to your greatness; they have nothing to go off of except your profile and resume vs. the profiles and resumes of tons of other folks. You might as well give yourself the best chance of getting the opportunity to explain your situation and your greatness.
Your Ambassador,
Mike Bruny
1 week ago
I think there is a difference between getting your foot in the door for an interview and showing your value. If you cannot get your foot in the door, you really don't have an opportunity to example your gap in employment. You can take on a project or two while you are unemployed and have that on your resume / LinkedIn profile. Once you get in the door, you can talk about the projects you are working on and the transition from the last time you worked from someone else.
I would definitely factor in the perspective of whom you would like to hire you. They are looking through stacks of resumes and LinkedIn profiles. Let's say you don't have a referral to speak to your greatness; they have nothing to go off of except your profile and resume vs. the profiles and resumes of tons of other folks. You might as well give yourself the best chance of getting the opportunity to explain your situation and your greatness.
Your Ambassador,
Mike Bruny
1 week ago
Mike Ambassador Bruny
I am preparing for a presentation next Friday and I would like to add a few real life cases of how folks have leveraged social media to land a job. Do you or someone you know have a success story you would like to share with the group of Jr./Sr. in college that I will be speaking to? You will get a shout out during the presentation (if you would like). Thanks in advance. If you have any questions for me, please respond to this message or hit me on email Mike@AmbassadorBruny.com
1 week ago from Networking Tips and Social Media
TOP IDEA:
Cameron Plommer
I'm starting to realize that I don't need more information on HOW to do something. Instead what I find most useful is information (books, blogs, whatever) that inspires me to do something. Whether it's inspiration to learn a new topic, get in shape or be a better person. The How-to is only applicable at a low level because what works for one person may not work for another.
With that said, what have you read or read regularly that inspires you?
52 weeks ago from Personal Development, Professional Development and Blogging Ideas1 more
Thursday Bram and Laura Friis recommended this
Steve:
A wise older friend once told me "Before age 30, seek to be inspired. After 30, seek to be an inspiration." The wisdom of that has played out as ...MoreA wise older friend once told me "Before age 30, seek to be inspired. After 30, seek to be an inspiration." The wisdom of that has played out as I've networked with Gen Y folks a few years younger than me (I'm in my early 30s), and constantly been inspired by their energy and enthusiasm to tackle exciting projects.
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Jacqueline M. Walters:
Cameron Plommer. Please accept my invitation to join and log on to MoreCameron Plommer. Please accept my invitation to join and log on to www.talentmanagementnetwork.com to read some of my post. I am Jacqueline M. Walters. I strongly believe you will appreciate it.
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Mike Ambassador Bruny
To all my Boston and near by folks; have you ever been to the MegaTweetUp put on by BostonTweetUp? I went last year and will be helping out this year. If you are in the area on Jan. 24th (next Tuesday), it's an awesome place to network and see how social and new media is being leveraged to help raise money for charity and connect cool people.
Look for me; the Black guy wearing the bowtie. Here's the eventbrite link:
http://bit.ly/MegaTweetUp3
3 weeks ago from Boston and Social Media
Suzanne Kaplan
Hi. Looking for advice on how to rebrand myself. I'm an unemployed high school English teacher who is getting experience in fundraising, social media (via blogging), and careerism (via blogging). Interested in the intersection of education and nonprofits, yet am open to other possibilities. Any advice for rebranding? No idea how to change my resume, and even what types of jobs I'm qualified for. Learn more about me at jobtalknj.com (blog). Or through here. Thanks in advance! Suzanne
Michael O'Mahony:
Hi Suzanne,
I agree with the previous comments on rebranding and also volunteering. Volunteering is way to get that start-up experience and you ...MoreHi Suzanne,
I agree with the previous comments on rebranding and also volunteering. Volunteering is way to get that start-up experience and you can also request people's comments / feedback / recommendations which you can put on your website (with their permission of course). Why not just market yourself and just add to your profile as you develop new skills?
Regards,
Michael.
4 weeks ago
I agree with the previous comments on rebranding and also volunteering. Volunteering is way to get that start-up experience and you ...MoreHi Suzanne,
I agree with the previous comments on rebranding and also volunteering. Volunteering is way to get that start-up experience and you can also request people's comments / feedback / recommendations which you can put on your website (with their permission of course). Why not just market yourself and just add to your profile as you develop new skills?
Regards,
Michael.
4 weeks ago
Suzanne Kaplan:
Thank you all for taking the time to respond - all very helpful.
Suzanne
4 weeks ago
4 weeks ago
La Donna Lokey
Seeing a growing trend of apps/sites wanting to share (via FB or elsewhere) what you're reading, listening to, watching. Be careful, people! It takes years to build a reputation and seconds to destroy one! It's a good idea to review your own feed from time to time, to ensure your apps aren't posting things without your knowledge.
10 weeks ago from Breaking Into Banking, Personal Branding, Brazen Careerist's Top 50 Gen-Y Companies, inCORPorated and Citi3 more
Edward Antrobus, Kent and Kate Davids recommended this
Kate Davids:
I don't understand this "frictionless sharing" thing. Honestly, privacy is a good thing, too!
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Noel Rozny:
This article details how to clean up your apps (saw it on twitter yesterday): MoreThis article details how to clean up your apps (saw it on twitter yesterday): http://thenextweb.com/apps/2012/01/03/mypermissions-makes-it-easy-to-man...
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Mike Ambassador Bruny
If you are going to be in Boston on 1/24 you want to come to the 3rd Annual Mega Tweet up by @BostonTweetUp. I look forward to seeing you there. http://megatweetup3-autohome.eventbrite.com/
4 weeks ago from Boston and Social Media
Ryan Paugh
Starting a new group to help young entrepreneurs find resources to support their business development. Please join up and tell me about your business to get the conversation going.
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Allison Cheston:
@Emma @ Edward My working title is In the Driver's Seat: Work-Life Navigation Skills for Young Adults. I have an agent and am looking to go the ...More@Emma @ Edward My working title is In the Driver's Seat: Work-Life Navigation Skills for Young Adults. I have an agent and am looking to go the traditional publisher route, although I do understand the pros and cons of traditional vs. self-publishing. Any ideas are welcome!
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Edward Antrobus:
@Allison, Well, best of luck. I do know a few people that have gone the traditional route and it's probably still the better route for those who ...More@Allison, Well, best of luck. I do know a few people that have gone the traditional route and it's probably still the better route for those who can get in. But if you ever push out any follow-up books that you do self-publish, I'd love to help out.
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Mike Ambassador Bruny
joined the group Youth Entrepreneurship
5 weeks ago
Taft Love
I am hoping for some feedback from some coaches (and anyone else willing to help) with a new idea in my job search. My current job has made it impossible to search for a job in person in the places where I want to work. I decided to get creative and start a blog (http://taftsjobhunt.blogspot.com/) to market myself. Would you please take a look and give me any feedback that might help maximize the effectiveness of the blog?
8 weeks ago from Ask A Coach
Taft Love:
Thanks for checking it out, Mike. I appreciate your input. I would like to put a link in the site's home page directly to my LinkedIn page.
I ...MoreThanks for checking it out, Mike. I appreciate your input. I would like to put a link in the site's home page directly to my LinkedIn page.
I would love to do the "test before you buy" idea, but my location and current job might make that difficult. I work a crazy schedule that might make it hard to coordinate something like that.
Thanks again,
Taft
6 weeks ago
I ...MoreThanks for checking it out, Mike. I appreciate your input. I would like to put a link in the site's home page directly to my LinkedIn page.
I would love to do the "test before you buy" idea, but my location and current job might make that difficult. I work a crazy schedule that might make it hard to coordinate something like that.
Thanks again,
Taft
6 weeks ago
Taft Love
I am a criminal investigator in Western NC. At 27, I am the youngest to make detective and supervisor at my PD - on the fast track. I put myself through college and grad school (M/A - mgt) in that time also. With a downsize looming, I am looking for a new career. Single, unattached, willing to go anywhere. Over 300 apps sent, no calls. Pro resume - no change. So here's my question: how do I differentiate myself with such narrow experience? How do I show that I could succeed anywhere?
8 weeks ago from Citi
Mike Ambassador Bruny:
Hey Taft, any idea what you would like to do next? @Jeff hit the nail on the head about transferable skills and @La Donna hit it with the ...MoreHey Taft, any idea what you would like to do next? @Jeff hit the nail on the head about transferable skills and @La Donna hit it with the networking. I would start with being clear on what skills you like to use, get a sense of where you would like to use them and start networking in those circles. Brazen groups and roulette is awesome for this. Brazen is also great for learning about new industries from people who are already in them.
Come out the gate with the mindset of how you can be of service to the community and start to share, answer questions and at the same time start to connect with the folks who seem interesting and in the field you would like to explore.
Your Ambassador,
Bruny
7 weeks ago
Come out the gate with the mindset of how you can be of service to the community and start to share, answer questions and at the same time start to connect with the folks who seem interesting and in the field you would like to explore.
Your Ambassador,
Bruny
7 weeks ago
Taft Love:
@Jeff - Thanks for the advice. I will definitely push the transferable skills as much as I can. I think there are more than most people realize. ...More@Jeff - Thanks for the advice. I will definitely push the transferable skills as much as I can. I think there are more than most people realize. I just have to get that message across quickly.
@Mike - I have a general idea. My goal is to find a sales or marketing job with a growing company. I would love to join a small business, but I am open to considering any organization. Thanks for the info - I'll definitely join some of the Roulette events. They look awesome.
Thanks to everyone for the great advice!
-Taft
7 weeks ago
@Mike - I have a general idea. My goal is to find a sales or marketing job with a growing company. I would love to join a small business, but I am open to considering any organization. Thanks for the info - I'll definitely join some of the Roulette events. They look awesome.
Thanks to everyone for the great advice!
-Taft
7 weeks ago
Brett Kunsch
What book has most influenced your behavior in 2011?
9 weeks ago from Book Shelf, Personal Development, Professional Development and Work/Life Blur2 more
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Michel A. Legault:
Team of Rivals, The Political Genius of Abraham Lincoln by Doris Kearns Goodwin. A great book on Team Building, believe it or not.
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Keith Marshak:
The Zombie Survival Guide by American author Max Brooks. Are you prepared for the coming zombiepocylapse?
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Mike Ambassador Bruny
joined the group Innovators Incubation
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Mike Ambassador Bruny
Thought you might be interested in my Storify recap of the Massachusetts Conference for Women. "Yes" I was one of the few guys there. Share as you see fit: http://storify.com/ambassadorbruny/2011-massachusetts-women-s-conference
7 weeks ago from Boston, Entrepreneurs and Personal Development1 more
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Edward Antrobus
What do you use for RSS feeds? I've been using Google Reader ever since I knew what RSS was, but am looking to switch. I could care less about the social features that it's loosing; I don't use them anyway. But the new look makes my eyes hurt. I need more contrast.
10 weeks ago from Wordpress Bloggers, Brazen Bloggers, Denver Careerists, Rocky Mountain Networking and Ask A Coach3 more
Edward Antrobus:
Kate, in Reader once you have the new look, you can't go back to the old look.
9 weeks ago
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Mike Ambassador Bruny
Anyone else going ot the MITX Awards in Boston this evening? I'm always up for connecting with other Brazen folks.
9 weeks ago from Boston
Mike Ambassador Bruny
A different way of getting a boost of motivation. How do you use the words to motivate? www.hiphopaffirmations.tumblr.com
John Mattucci
Ok so I don't know what other Group to post this in, but I need some advice about using Linkedin.
How appropriate is it to reach out to people to be introduced or send an inMail (if you have it) ?
I want to send a message to a user who used to work for a company I like, and I'd like to ask him who should contact from his old company.
Would that be appropriate?
Jenny hellrung:
You'll have better luck if you have something in common with the person you're reaching to. But what can it hurt? If they ignore you, you're not ...MoreYou'll have better luck if you have something in common with the person you're reaching to. But what can it hurt? If they ignore you, you're not out anything.
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John Mattucci:
Thanks for the advice everyone! Hard to figure out these unwritten rules.
Most people I know who are on LinkedIn don't use it as usefully as they ...MoreThanks for the advice everyone! Hard to figure out these unwritten rules.
Most people I know who are on LinkedIn don't use it as usefully as they could. So I'm trying to use it more :)
Thanks again!
12 weeks ago
Most people I know who are on LinkedIn don't use it as usefully as they ...MoreThanks for the advice everyone! Hard to figure out these unwritten rules.
Most people I know who are on LinkedIn don't use it as usefully as they could. So I'm trying to use it more :)
Thanks again!
12 weeks ago
Kate Davids
I've been working at home a lot lately, but it is difficult to keep focused and not go stir crazy! How do you handle it? I've been trying to get out in the evening (deadlines help me work), but what else can I do that is less stressful?
13 weeks ago from Social Media Analytics, New Media Marketing, Internet Marketers, London Brazen Careerists and Brazen Careerists in New York City3 more
Kate Davids:
Thanks Christine! I might share some pictures with you of my house for some expert opinion. It's a small place, but if I could make my work corner ...MoreThanks Christine! I might share some pictures with you of my house for some expert opinion. It's a small place, but if I could make my work corner more work-like that'd be great!
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Christine Tse:
Great!! You can email it to me at Tse.Christine@hotmail.com
Have a great Thanksgiving!
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La Donna Lokey
It's that time of year again - performance appraisal time! I've been avoiding it, but now must buckle up and just do it. I know I'm not alone here. I could give you a 75 page report on the topic of your choice, but when it comes to self-evaluation, I cringe. Why is it sometimes so hard to talk about ourselves? How do you handle it?
14 weeks ago from Citi, Human Resources, Ask Penelope Trunk!, Ask A Coach and inCORPorated3 more
Beatriz Alemar:
I'd say it's hard because you want to be honest, but you also feel pressured to show yourself in the best light. Then there's the added pressure ...MoreI'd say it's hard because you want to be honest, but you also feel pressured to show yourself in the best light. Then there's the added pressure of what will your employeer think of what you put. It can be very stressful!
I'd take a few deep breaths and then get out a sheet of paper. Remind yourself that no one will see this paper - this is just a place for your notes before you actually write your review. Look over the goals you had in the year or quarter and rate yourself on how well you think you did. Then under that write bullets supporting your rating. List everything you can and get as specific as you can. You have permission to brag as much as you want (remember no on is going to see it). Look back at your work and see if what you wrote matches what you rated yourself. Do you need to adjust up or down? Only after you've written down the good, can you go back and pinpoint areas you can improve in.
It's a lot easier to praise yourself (and write an honest review) when you have concrete evidence of the things you've accomplished.
14 weeks ago
I'd take a few deep breaths and then get out a sheet of paper. Remind yourself that no one will see this paper - this is just a place for your notes before you actually write your review. Look over the goals you had in the year or quarter and rate yourself on how well you think you did. Then under that write bullets supporting your rating. List everything you can and get as specific as you can. You have permission to brag as much as you want (remember no on is going to see it). Look back at your work and see if what you wrote matches what you rated yourself. Do you need to adjust up or down? Only after you've written down the good, can you go back and pinpoint areas you can improve in.
It's a lot easier to praise yourself (and write an honest review) when you have concrete evidence of the things you've accomplished.
14 weeks ago
Heath Port:
This can be especially tough when your job success isn't really quantifiable and depends more on softer skills. In my previous evals I tried to ...MoreThis can be especially tough when your job success isn't really quantifiable and depends more on softer skills. In my previous evals I tried to put together some narratives on how some of my soft skill sets helped the organization reach their goals. I also would reach out to others I had worked with for recommendations that they would either send directly to my management or wrote up and sent to me to be shared during my eval.
14 weeks ago
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Mike Ambassador Bruny
Looking for video blogging design and technique inspiration. Hit me with your favorite video blogging site--"Yes, I already know about Gary V and Wine Library T.V. What else you got. I just started www.ambassadorbruny.com. work in progress :-)
43 weeks ago from Wordpress Bloggers and Blogging Ideas
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Melissa Breau:
@Mike - the founder, Eric, is a pretty cool guy generally willing to chat. I'd recommend shooting him an email and telling him you were interested ...More@Mike - the founder, Eric, is a pretty cool guy generally willing to chat. I'd recommend shooting him an email and telling him you were interested in his process. Feel free to mention that I recommended you check him out.
43 weeks ago
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Maura V. Pingor
Love the impact I can make working for Citi: Wednesday I spoke about Resume & Interview skills to a group of 34 High School students during their visit to our Tampa campus for Junior Achievement's Job Shadow day!
14 weeks ago from Citi, Ask Penelope Trunk!, Company Culture and Brazen Careerist's Top 50 Gen-Y Companies2 more
Mike Ambassador Bruny:
Maura, that is awesome. Nothing better than giving back and helping to provide exposure to the "real world." I'm sure you helped some to see a ...MoreMaura, that is awesome. Nothing better than giving back and helping to provide exposure to the "real world." I'm sure you helped some to see a totally new perspective.
Your Ambassador,
Mike Bruny
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Your Ambassador,
Mike Bruny
14 weeks ago
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