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Rebecca Thorman
Safety doesn’t create innovation. But innovation does create new jobs and new opportunities. Innovation creates new markets and cures for illnesses and ideas that make us excited to get up in the morning. You really want to help the economy? Put yourself out there. Risk everything. Do it for you, your family, your friends. We’ll all thank you.
http://modite.com/blog/2009/01/07/why-generation-y-should-job-hop-even-i...
Stanley Lee, Lindsey Donner, Jamie Nacht Farrell, Elizabeth de Bagara, Aurian Campbell, Nelly Tonchev, Mae Buzen, Sarah Peck, Rachael Seda, Brittany Thompson and Isra Pananon and 8 others recommended this
Geoff Brown:
I agree completely. I risked all my credit cards to start up a training software company making conversation rehearsal courses (MoreI agree completely. I risked all my credit cards to start up a training software company making conversation rehearsal courses (www.talksmith.net). We sold Asperger's Syndrome courses to school districts in North Dakota and Minnesota, and while we are not wealthy, I did get a patent out of it. By the way, I grew up in Silver Spring and was a TV news cameraman on Capitol Hill in the 70's. Innovation means taking risks and going down a path whose end may not be visible. Keep on innnovating, Rebecca!
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Edward Antrobus:
Safety first is the motto at the company I work for (and of many of the companies we work with)
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Nelly Tonchev:
Well, I have to admit, I moved abroard, change career,,,few times,,,I think we have many choices, but finally there is something that you like to ...MoreWell, I have to admit, I moved abroard, change career,,,few times,,,I think we have many choices, but finally there is something that you like to do and have a passion for... so this is the right path to follow
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Gauri Nawathe:
You write so well about the paradox of choice in this lovely post of yours...
By the way, I have ventured into blogging for the nth time recently ...MoreYou write so well about the paradox of choice in this lovely post of yours...
By the way, I have ventured into blogging for the nth time recently and hopefully this time, I'm going to be persistent. I think I'm going to refer to this post every time my motivation wavers :)
109 weeks ago
By the way, I have ventured into blogging for the nth time recently ...MoreYou write so well about the paradox of choice in this lovely post of yours...
By the way, I have ventured into blogging for the nth time recently and hopefully this time, I'm going to be persistent. I think I'm going to refer to this post every time my motivation wavers :)
109 weeks ago
Nelly Tonchev
Entrepreneur or Unemployed? http://www.nytimes.com/2010/06/02/opinion/02reich.html
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Nelly Tonchev
Does your organization have an official social media policy? As a HR professional do you think such policy will hurt your retention rate?
Martha Nelson:
Yes it does. There are folks exercising a significant lack of maturity in what they post and the friends they invite to see it. I have seen the ...MoreYes it does. There are folks exercising a significant lack of maturity in what they post and the friends they invite to see it. I have seen the negative impact on morale and job performance when employees vent their negativity and anger about coworkers that have mutual friends. Terminations for violations are rare and for great reasons that support the company. Documentation to remind employees not to disrupt the business or wrongfully represent themselves as the company is a product of the reach of social media. Carefully crafted policies present minimal interference with social media use and are most likely to result in corrective action as opposed to turnover.
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Tony Deblauwe:
More like guidelines - centers on company IP privacy, code of conduct, etc - ties back to documents and policies already out there. You don't want ...MoreMore like guidelines - centers on company IP privacy, code of conduct, etc - ties back to documents and policies already out there. You don't want to control this too much otherwise you ruin the purpose of allowing social media at work. That goes for enterprise social media as well like Yammer or CubeTree
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Nelly Tonchev
One of my favorite quotes for 2010: "Set goals about what you would like to accomplish online in order to to show quantifiable results" Penelope Trunk
Kevin Fernandes
FREE - Lingzini is a free web-based tool for spinning & generating brand names, product names & domain names. http://www.lingzini.com/
Kevin Fernandes:
Thank You, Nelly, Kristina for taking the time to write in with the feedback. Appreciate.
101 weeks ago
101 weeks ago
Kevin Fernandes:
Thank You, Sean, for taking the time to write in with the feedback, appreciate. Kevin
101 weeks ago
101 weeks ago
Siddharth
A colleague at work has to give a presentation to the senior management. She's uncomfortable giving such presentations and i want to help her out. What are the best articles you have read for making a good presentation or on public speaking? Also what are the best tips you have received regarding making an impression through such presentations.
104 weeks ago from Personal Development and Personal Branding
Lee Thompson:
One thing you may suggest is going to slideshare.com and searching for presentations on the best practices for giving them...what to do and what ...MoreOne thing you may suggest is going to slideshare.com and searching for presentations on the best practices for giving them...what to do and what not to do. There are plenty of them available at that site.
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Siddharth:
Woah thanks all for the amazing tips. Will pass them on and i hope it will be useful for me too sometime.
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TOP IDEA:
Amy Ng
I am intrigued by the increased level of parental involvement in Gen-Y job hunting and career development and management. I would love to better understand this new dynamic in the workforce. Gen-Y: Has your parent ever joined you for a job interview with a prospective employer or contacted your employer to discuss your performance or career development opportunities on your behalf? Employers: Have you been contacted by parents to discuss their child’s employment or future with your company?
104 weeks ago from Citi, GenYJourney: Tips, Insights, Experiences For Young Professionals, I am Gen Y, ERE on Brazen and Human Resources3 more
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Cooper:
I don't think some parents realize how detrimental some of these practices really are. That, or their need to control their children and their ...MoreI don't think some parents realize how detrimental some of these practices really are. That, or their need to control their children and their children's life is out of control.
Does anyone teach their children well and let them go?.
I have done local alumni admission interviews, and it always gives me pause when a potential student, not much younger than I am, a student who wants to attend a huge university in one of the largest cities in the world, comes in to interview with a parent, and the parent expects to remain in the room during the interview.
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Does anyone teach their children well and let them go?.
I have done local alumni admission interviews, and it always gives me pause when a potential student, not much younger than I am, a student who wants to attend a huge university in one of the largest cities in the world, comes in to interview with a parent, and the parent expects to remain in the room during the interview.
99 weeks ago
Ty Unglebower:
My mother has advised me, when she can. Just like she would with any event or situation I would share with her to discuss. And if she heard about ...MoreMy mother has advised me, when she can. Just like she would with any event or situation I would share with her to discuss. And if she heard about a job lead in her travels, she would write it down and tell me about it. But she never took any kind of specific initiative without my direct knowledge. (Such as calling a manager, or some such madness.)
But I know people in my family who would do that. I have often thought that I have many weaknesses, but none of them entail my mother going to a job interview with or for me. But more importantly, she would not presume to do so on her own.
99 weeks ago
But I know people in my family who would do that. I have often thought that I have many weaknesses, but none of them entail my mother going to a job interview with or for me. But more importantly, she would not presume to do so on her own.
99 weeks ago
Cameron Plommer
Is there a point when a blog is no longer valuable to a blogger? If a blog is used at least partically as a way to gain employment, at what point does a blogger realize that their blog has given them all the opportunities they need?
The reason I ask is because I see bloggers that used to be very active stop producing content or very little (Jun Loayza, Rebecca Thorman, Monica Obrien...). I see blogging as a platform that leads to bigger and better opportunities, what's your take?
104 weeks ago from Blogging Ideas, Brazen Bloggers, Personal Branding and Gen-Y Professional Bloggers2 more
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Annabel Candy:
Hi Mark, lol, that's great. I just documented a similar thing on my blog. I started it in 2006, wrote one post and then nothing until 2009 when i ...MoreHi Mark, lol, that's great. I just documented a similar thing on my blog. I started it in 2006, wrote one post and then nothing until 2009 when i got into it properly. THe time has to be right, the readers will be there when you're ready:)
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Mark Dykeman:
Actually, I should have listed Penelope in the list of bloggers that intrigue me. ::shrug:: Color me brown.. :)
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Erin Lariviere
In the Globe & Mail today, an excerpt from Aiden Livingston's book, "The Secrets of Advertising to Gen Y Consumers":
http://bit.ly/cvJ0Fr
He points out that "philanthropic" companies rarely say how much of profits go to the charities they claim to support, which is a great point.
Do you know of any companies that are open about how much they actually give? Does supporting a charity make you more loyal to a brand?
104 weeks ago from Young Professional Women (YPW), Social Media, Social Media Marketers and PR & New Media2 more
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Nelly Tonchev:
"Does supporting a charity make you more loyal to a brand?" = YES , I feel better knowing that some of my money will go for a good cause. For ...More"Does supporting a charity make you more loyal to a brand?" = YES , I feel better knowing that some of my money will go for a good cause. For example I love Dunkin Donuts coffee, but I am still going to Starbucks every morning.
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102 weeks ago
Melissa Breau
So this weekend my boyfriend competed in a weight-lifting competition and one of the other competitors had driven a significant distance to be there the night before the event, just to end up unable to find a motel room. So she, her husband and their 3-year-old slept in the car so she could compete the next day.
What's the craziest thing you've ever done in the name of dedication to your dreams?
Doug Mitchell:
She is truly blessed and I hope she knows it. Any man who is willing to go to such great lengths to have his wife realize her dream needs to be ...MoreShe is truly blessed and I hope she knows it. Any man who is willing to go to such great lengths to have his wife realize her dream needs to be written about and given sainthood.
He's also someone I would want to hire. He's focused, dedicated, nurturing and trustworthy.
To answer your question, I moved to Washington DC from Oklahoma with what I could fit in my car and $300 in my pocket. I lived with one guy who had drug problems and another guy who was blatantly racist. I worked retail and nagged my destination company twice a week to hire me. It took nine months but it worked. I was there nearly 22 years and launched and ran a nationally recognized training program....because I wouldn't take no for an answer. I'm still like that...just older.
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He's also someone I would want to hire. He's focused, dedicated, nurturing and trustworthy.
To answer your question, I moved to Washington DC from Oklahoma with what I could fit in my car and $300 in my pocket. I lived with one guy who had drug problems and another guy who was blatantly racist. I worked retail and nagged my destination company twice a week to hire me. It took nine months but it worked. I was there nearly 22 years and launched and ran a nationally recognized training program....because I wouldn't take no for an answer. I'm still like that...just older.
104 weeks ago
Nelly Tonchev:
I think we have to follow our dreams and be thankful for the support from our friends and family
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104 weeks ago
Delta Waters
Hey everyone! It occurred to me today that when you post your resume for review, remember to take out your real info...address, cell numbers,etc. Protect your online data.
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Nelly Tonchev:
Very good tip, our privacy is "golden". I was looking an article online about FB and want to share something: “But in an open world, if you ...MoreVery good tip, our privacy is "golden". I was looking an article online about FB and want to share something: “But in an open world, if you volunteer data, expect it to be compromised.” Ross Levinson ( the former president of News Corp.’s Fox Interactive Media)
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Kerry
Hey everyone! I have had both a resume and a CV professionally written, but neither seems to be working on helping me get a position. Any and all feedback on one or both would be greatly appreciated!
Resume: http://docs.google.com/fileview?id=0B3DIjUNH9AkJODlhMzc0YWMtN2U1Mi00NjU5...
CV: http://docs.google.com/fileview?id=0B3DIjUNH9AkJMWY5YTAwYmYtNjAyNS00NjEy...
Kerry:
Nelly - I apologize for that. I had read Delta's comment earlier about protecting online data and had decided to remove my contact info from the ...MoreNelly - I apologize for that. I had read Delta's comment earlier about protecting online data and had decided to remove my contact info from the documents. I thought I had re-posted the correct links, but must have made a mistake. Thanks for your help!
Resume: http://docs.google.com/Doc?docid=0AXDIjUNH9AkJZGZqZ3RwOWpfMTFoZ3c5cmZndA...
CV: http://docs.google.com/Doc?docid=0AXDIjUNH9AkJZGZqZ3RwOWpfMTBnOW1zNXJjcA...
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Resume: http://docs.google.com/Doc?docid=0AXDIjUNH9AkJZGZqZ3RwOWpfMTFoZ3c5cmZndA...
CV: http://docs.google.com/Doc?docid=0AXDIjUNH9AkJZGZqZ3RwOWpfMTBnOW1zNXJjcA...
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Nelly Tonchev:
Kerry,I think you have great resume, good education and a lot of accomplishments. When you apply for a job, are you getting calls and interviews? ...MoreKerry,I think you have great resume, good education and a lot of accomplishments. When you apply for a job, are you getting calls and interviews? If you don't my advice is to make sure your resume has the right keywords for the position. I have an article how to use keywords: http://nejs.org/2010/04/19/resumes-the-buzz-about-keywords-and-applicant...
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Nelly Tonchev
I went to Boston EXPO 2010 and learned few tips from Tech Therapy on how to to maximize your
Facebook and grow your business :
1. Build a memorable page for your business
2.Review and optimize your PRIVACY settings
3.Create a unique badge for your page or profile
4.Add applications that your customers will love
5.Connect your Facebook to your Twitter
Please add any other tips? What do you think about your PRIVACY? DO you have any favorite applications on Facebook?
Erin Lariviere:
Bee - I love, love, love the open ended question idea! I may just have to try that ;)
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Bee:
@Erin -- Thanks! -- And the award for Best use of open ended questions used by a Business to generate discussion on FB threads goes to: "100% ...More@Erin -- Thanks! -- And the award for Best use of open ended questions used by a Business to generate discussion on FB threads goes to: "100% Pure New Zealand." Model after these folks -- they seem to have effortless fun promoting who they are and communicating with their fan base. Glad I could help!
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Erin Lariviere
Know a good designer looking for a challenge? We're giving $500 to the winner of the Tungle.me T-Shirt Design Challenge (plus credit on the T's). If you know someone with a creative edge, please share!
http://www.tungle.me/Home/tshirt-design-challenge/
Nelly Tonchev:
I love 99designs, I am new there, this is my portfolio: MoreI love 99designs, I am new there, this is my portfolio: http://99designs.com/people/nelinda , I was able to won 3 contests and may try your challenge!! Thank you for sharing!
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Erin Lariviere:
Thanks Jonathan! I'll definitely look into 99designs.
As for budget, it's more about getting the community involved in the Tungle story. We ...MoreThanks Jonathan! I'll definitely look into 99designs.
As for budget, it's more about getting the community involved in the Tungle story. We have some really fun ideas for all the submissions :)
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As for budget, it's more about getting the community involved in the Tungle story. We ...MoreThanks Jonathan! I'll definitely look into 99designs.
As for budget, it's more about getting the community involved in the Tungle story. We have some really fun ideas for all the submissions :)
105 weeks ago
Melissa Breau
So I've always been one of those people who attends networking events and then spends the evening holding up the wall–until last night. I finally managed to overcome my fears and introduce myself to people, with great results. But I find this is an issue a lot of people have. Has anyone else had to overcome a similar problem? What tips did you use? (I wrote up my tips on my blog: http://wp.me/pPuvU-c7)
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sofia medina:
Those were some really helpful tips, I would of never thought of some. One of the things I do,is get to the event early and explore the ...MoreThose were some really helpful tips, I would of never thought of some. One of the things I do,is get to the event early and explore the room/location,know where the bathroom is at, where the business cards go, where the atms at, etc.,because their is always somebody that is lost, or confused. It used to me...lol and well now I just direct them, and you appear more helpful.
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Melissa Breau:
Thanks for the tip Sofia - I encourage you to leave it in the comments section on my blog, so everyone else can see it too!
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Nelly Tonchev
Do you have problem navigating through your Facebook Privacy settings, this is an interesting article from NY Times:
http://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2010/05/12/business/facebook-privacy....
Nelly Tonchev
I ran across this free ebook yesterday on social networking and was very impressed by what I learned.
http://www.demandgenreport.com/industry-resources/ebooks/299-how-to-leve...
Nelly Tonchev
I have Google Wave account but I don't have many friends there, because the access to the application is limited, any thoughts on how to connect with groups there so I can use the application and learn more? Do you have a chance to use Google Wave and can you share your experience, looks like a good tool to connect and network
Rebecca Thorman:
I would check out Google Wave with the contacts you do have to see how it works, and then just put it back on the shelf until a large number of ...MoreI would check out Google Wave with the contacts you do have to see how it works, and then just put it back on the shelf until a large number of people are using it. I used Google Wave for about a day before deciding it wasn't ready to be adopted into my daily routines.
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Nelly Tonchev
I have Google Wave account but I don't have many friends there, because the access to the application is limited, any thoughts on how to connect with groups there so I can use the application and learn more? Do you have a chance to use Google Wave and can you share your experience, looks like a good tool to connect and network
Nelly Tonchev
“The best way to become successful is to make others successful first.” D. Schawbel
Ryan Healy
A friend of mine is in the final round of an interview for a very high level position at a great organization. The org asked him to present a plan for what he would do in the first 6 months after he gets the job. How would you attack this request?
A. Research the org, put together a plan based on what you find and present it
B. Tell the org that your job is to listen and learn for 6 months, then you will prepare a plan
C. Something else
Looking forward to hearing your thoughts!
106 weeks ago from Personal Branding, Personal Development and Entrepreneurs1 more
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Robin Mills:
One thing I just thought of - since he's in the final stages of the interview process, it should be fairly easy for him to come up with a plan for ...MoreOne thing I just thought of - since he's in the final stages of the interview process, it should be fairly easy for him to come up with a plan for the 1st 6 months as he should know what the company is looking for and where their strengths and weaknesses are - he should be able to not only put the plan together but also be sure to weave his skill set throughout if and when he's asked to talk about it.
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104 weeks ago
Mehul Kar
I wrote a comprehensive 2.5 page paper guide to personal branding for novices for a class.
I'm messing with embedding scribd in WP.
Would appreciate your feedback on both the scribd on WP and the paper!
http://www.mehulkar.com/2010/05/a-guide-to-personal-branding/
106 weeks ago from Personal Branding, Brazen Undergrads and Social Media1 more
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Mehul Kar:
Thanks for reading everyone.
@Rachel, the embedding is not too bad for me. What browser are you using?
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106 weeks ago
Josh Allan Dykstra
Recently, I had a great learning moment for how to maximize the RSS feed on my blog (with a special thanks to JenG). I use FeedBurner (which rocks), but the link I'd been using for my RSS feed wasn't working for PC users. To fix, I turned on "SmartFeed" (under Optimize) and then went up to "Edit Feed Details..." to get the FeedBurner address, which I pasted in the appropriate places in my WordPress theme settings. It was that simple, and hopefully will make it much easier for future subscribers!
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Dain:
I've been finding that Youtube-ing questions that I have about wordpress, web design or anything else is extremely helpful. I was able to learn ...MoreI've been finding that Youtube-ing questions that I have about wordpress, web design or anything else is extremely helpful. I was able to learn how to create an rss feed, design an ebook, create a wordpress sales page all from youtube. That's helped me a lot if your looking for great information.
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