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Mike Diliberto
My latest post, Lessons Learned in International Sourcing" has been featured by Retail Environments Magazine http://www.retailenvironments.org/RETAILENVIRONMENTS/ARE_Connect/Directo...
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Berrak S.
We're working on a Team Brazen blog and I'd love your input on Grad School vs. Real World Experience. This is something I'm battling with as well: If I have the real world experience, is it necessary for me to go to grad school? Will it enhance my chances of moving forward in my career? What do you guys think? What's been your experience?
54 weeks ago from Graduate Students, Career Changers, Entry-Level Young Professionals, Human Resources and Education3 more
Travis Power:
My current employer, which is a 20,000+ employee engineering company, I had thought that a graduate level education was necessary to move up. ...MoreMy current employer, which is a 20,000+ employee engineering company, I had thought that a graduate level education was necessary to move up. However, I would roughly estimate that less than half of the senior leadership team has any sort of graduate level education.
Its become apparent to me as I finish my graduate education and try and move up the ladder that it is not as I had thought. It now seems to me that all you need is to "prove" yourself, put your time in, and buddy up to senior level people to get promoted.
54 weeks ago
Its become apparent to me as I finish my graduate education and try and move up the ladder that it is not as I had thought. It now seems to me that all you need is to "prove" yourself, put your time in, and buddy up to senior level people to get promoted.
54 weeks ago
Tracy Brisson:
The way you phrase the question, my answer would be yes. If you have the real world experience, a degree can help you earn much more than your ...MoreThe way you phrase the question, my answer would be yes. If you have the real world experience, a degree can help you earn much more than your peers who have similar experience over your life time. Also, to maximize your earnings, you don't have to go to school full-time.
In US World News and Report's May "Where the Jobs Are," a study was cited that found that graduate degrees were insensitive to economic downturns. It didn't matter when you got a graduate degree, you earned more where people who earn BAs in an economic downturn earn less. However, I think that will change if they re-do the study in a few years after all the post-Lehman law school grads hit the job market.
53 weeks ago
In US World News and Report's May "Where the Jobs Are," a study was cited that found that graduate degrees were insensitive to economic downturns. It didn't matter when you got a graduate degree, you earned more where people who earn BAs in an economic downturn earn less. However, I think that will change if they re-do the study in a few years after all the post-Lehman law school grads hit the job market.
53 weeks ago
Mike Diliberto
It seems like SXSWi 2010 just ended, but yet SXSWi 2011 starts in 61 days from right now! I can't wait to see the old friends and meet new people in Austin this year. I'm assuming Brazen is planning another get together as in 2010?
56 weeks ago from SXSW
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Rebecca Thorman
This week is my first week working remotely for my job (the company is in Madison, Wis and I just moved to Washington, DC). So far, so good but I can tell I'm going to miss my colleagues! I've made my boss and closest co-worker get webcams so we can video chat; we already use gchat and phone. I'm going to check out some coffee shops and occasionally work from my boyfriend's office. Are there are other suggestions to stay in the loop and not become isolated?
70 weeks ago from Productivity & Time-Management, Location Independent, Relocation, Working w/ Colleagues and Co-Workers and Washington D.C.3 more
Ryan Healy, Stephanie Springer, Becky Benishek and Rebecca Thorman and 1 others recommended this
Elysa Rice:
JRandom42: the security of wifis in a great question. my work pays for a Verizon MiFi for me to use to have internet anywhere.
68 weeks ago
68 weeks ago
Patrick Pho:
Two things:
I encourage the employees on my client team that work on-site in Detroit to contribute to employee communications like the weekly ...MoreTwo things:
I encourage the employees on my client team that work on-site in Detroit to contribute to employee communications like the weekly newsletter- so they feel more connected and we have a slice of their life as well.
Second, Northside Social is the go to place in Clarendon for coffee/laptopping but check out Java Shack in Court House for an off-the beaten path place as well.
68 weeks ago
I encourage the employees on my client team that work on-site in Detroit to contribute to employee communications like the weekly ...MoreTwo things:
I encourage the employees on my client team that work on-site in Detroit to contribute to employee communications like the weekly newsletter- so they feel more connected and we have a slice of their life as well.
Second, Northside Social is the go to place in Clarendon for coffee/laptopping but check out Java Shack in Court House for an off-the beaten path place as well.
68 weeks ago
Ryan Paugh
The whole nomad lifestyle has always intrigued me and I've talked about it here before. Today I read a post (http://bit.ly/9Bfyhz) from a Brazen blogger who is living the nomad life and they brought up an interesting thing that I have always wondered about: What do nomads call home?
I think that we all require a "home" on some level even if it's just a cafe you frequent to sit down and write. So I'm wondering: How do all of you nomads out there find your feeling of home?
Rhonda Rice:
That's a good question Ryan. For me at least it is hard to pinpoint one place I call home. I started my life in the UK, lived most of it in ...MoreThat's a good question Ryan. For me at least it is hard to pinpoint one place I call home. I started my life in the UK, lived most of it in various places around the US, have traveled/worked in West EU for over a decade and now live/work in East EU. My personal and work life have taken me to many places and I honestly don't consider just one as 'home'. I don't really feel the need to belong permanently. It is at best, wherever my heart is still and my head rests for that given journey in life. This is probably why i love the LIfe (location independent work life).
75 weeks ago
75 weeks ago
Ryan Paugh:
I think for me home is becoming more about the people that are surrounding me and less about the geography. I just got back from a vacation with ...MoreI think for me home is becoming more about the people that are surrounding me and less about the geography. I just got back from a vacation with my girlfriend and my parents and that felt like home even though were staying in a condo that wasn't ours. When I'm with the people that matter to me, I'm the most relaxed and comfortable. Sounds like home sort of means the same thing to us, Rhonda.
75 weeks ago
75 weeks ago
Danielle Bullen
Normally, I'm pretty social, but I want to a networking event last week and I just wasn't feeling it. What do you do when you want to break out of your shell? What conversation starters help you break the ice and make meaningful connections?
80 weeks ago from Career Rocketeer, Job Resources and Career Coaching, Salary - Negotiating & More, u30pro and Young Professional Women (YPW)3 more
Mike Diliberto:
@Kimberly, I met a woman at SXSW last year that did the exact same thing, and just as you've experienced, she had amazing results.
80 weeks ago
80 weeks ago
Shayna:
I find networking events so... tension-inducing. Depending on the event's purpose/agenda/etc., I try to strike up conversation on a current ...MoreI find networking events so... tension-inducing. Depending on the event's purpose/agenda/etc., I try to strike up conversation on a current event... For example if it's a tax event I'll ask if they're working on FIN 48 or what they think bout any major developments... definitely not my forte though!
80 weeks ago
80 weeks ago
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Emily Jasper
You only need 30 seconds to Rock Your Career! My best advice? Try something new! Watch my video and the rest of the contributions from Brazen All Stars like Dan Schawbel, Meghan Skiff, Dr Woody, Jenn Pedde, Guy Kawasaki, and more! How do you rock your career?
Check out the YouTube channel: http://www.youtube.com/RockYourCareer#p/u
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Ryan Paugh
What's your relationship like with your parents now that you're a member of the working world? Has it changed? When we started Brazen Careerist I moved from the East Coast (where I grew up) to the Midwest. I only get to see my family a couple times a year and it's hard on me. Is anyone else in a similar situation? How do you stay connected?
I feel like some of my Location-Independent peeps on Brazen must deal with this problem a lot ...
88 weeks ago from Work-Family Balance, Work/Life Blur and Location Independent1 more
Scott Rafferty:
About a year ago, I moved from the beauty of the Utah mountains to Philadelphia for my current gig, and that has greatly changed my relationships ...MoreAbout a year ago, I moved from the beauty of the Utah mountains to Philadelphia for my current gig, and that has greatly changed my relationships with family members for the better. Particularly, I have a greater understanding of my dad and his experiences, which has brought us closer. Like you, I get to see my family a couple of times a year, but I have contact with someone in my family at least once a day. I make a concerted effort to stay in their lives, and keep them in mine.
One thing that has been awesome for all of us to stay connected is Google Wave. Even my parents use it and we all chat, share videos and pics, and hang out using the Wave.
88 weeks ago
One thing that has been awesome for all of us to stay connected is Google Wave. Even my parents use it and we all chat, share videos and pics, and hang out using the Wave.
88 weeks ago
Ryan Paugh:
@Scott -- Never thought of getting my family on Google Wave before, but I think you're right that it could be useful.
My Mom's side of the family ...More@Scott -- Never thought of getting my family on Google Wave before, but I think you're right that it could be useful.
My Mom's side of the family is in Philly. I try to make it up to see my aunts, uncles and cousins at least once a year. Next time I'm in the area we'll have to try to organize a Philly meet up.
88 weeks ago
My Mom's side of the family ...More@Scott -- Never thought of getting my family on Google Wave before, but I think you're right that it could be useful.
My Mom's side of the family is in Philly. I try to make it up to see my aunts, uncles and cousins at least once a year. Next time I'm in the area we'll have to try to organize a Philly meet up.
88 weeks ago
Ryan Paugh
What’s more difficult to achieve: A successful relationship or a successful startup? Jun Loayza asked me this very question a couple weeks ago and wrote a blog post about it over here >> http://bit.ly/bAUO73
My response was: If you’re in a good start up and a good relationship, they’re equally difficult. Oftentimes for me it’s the conflict between the two that brings the most stress.
How would you have answered his question???
88 weeks ago from Web Startups, Upstarts!, Shotgun Startups and Power Couples2 more
Ryan Paugh:
@Mike -- I think that one of the most difficult parts of start-up life is not killing your business partners during the early stages of your ...More@Mike -- I think that one of the most difficult parts of start-up life is not killing your business partners during the early stages of your business :)
All jokes aside, I think you might be right. For me, it's always been the conflict between my personal and professional relationships that's been the most challenging. But if that conflict didn't exist I would probably say that maintaining healthy start-up relationships is most difficult.
87 weeks ago
All jokes aside, I think you might be right. For me, it's always been the conflict between my personal and professional relationships that's been the most challenging. But if that conflict didn't exist I would probably say that maintaining healthy start-up relationships is most difficult.
87 weeks ago
Raquel Elle Bell:
With any relationship or start up defined roles and responsibilities are key with accountability, trust, honesty and the most important of all ...MoreWith any relationship or start up defined roles and responsibilities are key with accountability, trust, honesty and the most important of all communication. If you keep it simply, never assume, and throw out the unspoken rules you'll be good. Many times we assume that the people we are working with are going to be on the same page, or have the same aptitude as us because they are in business. It's very rarely true.
87 weeks ago
87 weeks ago
Ryan Paugh
Are hiring managers going too far with reference checks? I just read an article on MSNBC that blew me away (http://bit.ly/qwHU0). It's no surprise that they're referencing Facebook and LinkedIn pages, but calling unauthorized references seems nuts! What do you guys think? Are there any ethical considerations that should be made when doing a reference check?
89 weeks ago from ERE on Brazen, Human Resources, Recruiters Unite!, Talent Revolution and Corporate Talent Acquisition3 more
Lindsey Anderson:
I think if you've listed a place of business on your resume but didn't list someone from that place as a reference, it's still fair game for the ...MoreI think if you've listed a place of business on your resume but didn't list someone from that place as a reference, it's still fair game for the prospective employer to call them. And as far as the internet goes, make sure you're careful with your use of FB and other social networking sites - you don't want that picture of some drunk guy motorboating you to come back to haunt you so don't put it on facebook!
89 weeks ago
89 weeks ago
Bryan Baldwin:
I don't think most hiring managers go far ENOUGH on reference checks. I also agree with Steven on off-list checks being industry standard. Where ...MoreI don't think most hiring managers go far ENOUGH on reference checks. I also agree with Steven on off-list checks being industry standard. Where organizations short-cut is they don't give the person the opportunity to explain a bad reference. But when you're dealing with 75 resumes for one position... I think the bottom line is people need to manage their social networks.
89 weeks ago
89 weeks ago
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Mike Diliberto
My recent post on the Thunderbird Knowledge Network: The rise of the corporate entrepreneur http://knowledgenetwork.thunderbird.edu/alumni/2010/04/08/the-rise-of-th...
Ryan Paugh
Hey everybody, I'm finally seeing SXSW recap posts fly around and I wanted to see if we could use this network to share some of those great posts. Share yours, or others that you've found, in this thread. Here's a few that I've found so far ...
http://bit.ly/cfjNiQ
http://bit.ly/bCyq7L
http://bit.ly/cSpsrF
98 weeks ago from SXSW
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Nathan Lustig:
here's mine from a few days ago: Morehere's mine from a few days ago: http://www.nathanlustig.com/2010/03/22/sxsw-recap/
98 weeks ago
98 weeks ago
Erin Lariviere:
Rather than a recap, we put together a video of Tungle.me's experience at SXSW. Have you joined the revolution? ;)
MoreRather than a recap, we put together a video of Tungle.me's experience at SXSW. Have you joined the revolution? ;)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n-MZUjmR3GQ
96 weeks ago
MoreRather than a recap, we put together a video of Tungle.me's experience at SXSW. Have you joined the revolution? ;)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n-MZUjmR3GQ
96 weeks ago
Mike Diliberto
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Penelope, thank you for your great insights into GenY in the workplace, I show your videos here to help bridge the gaps in our generations.
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