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Sabera (Kapasi) Photographer Have you ever taken a vacation all by yourself? Like really visiting a place all alone and being by yourself from start to finish (except for conversations / lunches / dinners with the odd fellow tourist). What was it like and where did you visit?

55 weeks ago from Travel Addicts, Travel for Business, Slash Jobs and Young Professional Women (YPW)2 more

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Maura V. Pingor: Yes! With my previous employer I had a business trip to Paris and I extended the stay to be a tourist for the weekend...all by myself! I just ...MoreYes! With my previous employer I had a business trip to Paris and I extended the stay to be a tourist for the weekend...all by myself! I just took a map of Paris and walked the whole day, ate great food, and had an amazing relaxing time!
17 weeks ago
Sandra Kitchen: Many times. I have had the occasion to go alone on business trips and I am not one to hold up in a hotel room, so I take advantage of the time ...MoreMany times. I have had the occasion to go alone on business trips and I am not one to hold up in a hotel room, so I take advantage of the time and go see the place whenever time permits. I enjoy the pleasure of my own company so I do not feel intimidated to do so. I've traveled alone to San Francisco, Las Vegas, New Orleans, Daytona and Minnesota - spent 4 hrs just in Mall of America alone! Whoo-hoo!!
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Emily Verkruyse: Diahann -- I think the most important factor when it comes to dealing with Millennials (both in and outside of the workplace) is open and honest ...MoreDiahann -- I think the most important factor when it comes to dealing with Millennials (both in and outside of the workplace) is open and honest communications. Reach out to us and let us know that you're interested in what we think and feel, and we'll get along just fine!

Sabera -- Thanks for the different perspective! I hadn't thought about how Millennial behaviors vary from country to country. It would be really interesting to compare the do & don't lists of Millennials from various nations/cultures...definitely a project I would want to take part in!

Molly -- These are definitely my own list of dos and don'ts, and I'm sure there will be differences among different Gen-Yers. Thanks for sharing some of your own dos and don'ts!


112 weeks ago
Sabera (Kapasi) Photographer: @Emily - I'd love to pitch in my 2c when you put that info together! :-) In India, media consumption is skewed to traditional forms largely due to ...More@Emily - I'd love to pitch in my 2c when you put that info together! :-) In India, media consumption is skewed to traditional forms largely due to the fact that most of the country is not urbanized. TV offers a whole different world to people in villages, and that essentially is one of their biggest source of information and aspiration (although internet is making inroads in areas of education and agricultural purposes). It is such an interesting landscape :-)
112 weeks ago
Cathy Reisenwitz: contributing to the bottom line! geekiness! social media! believing in what I do.
58 weeks ago
Sabera (Kapasi) Photographer: Looking at data and creating a business and communications strategy from numbers. I also enjoy how I can bring my knowledge on advertising and ...MoreLooking at data and creating a business and communications strategy from numbers. I also enjoy how I can bring my knowledge on advertising and social media and add my creativity to campaigns.
55 weeks ago
 
Cameron Plommer What are your favorite keyboard shortcuts to work faster on your computer?

71 weeks ago from Brazen Careerists on Twitter and Productivity & Time-Management

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Mike Ambassador Bruny: @Matthew - You are the man. Sorry, I missed your message in my email. Much appreciated.
71 weeks ago
Lahesha Williams: I have to agree with most ppl on this discussion, I always use Ctrl C, Ctrl V, and Ctrl Z.
71 weeks ago
 
Sabera (Kapasi) Photographer Please share this with your friends - Ultralingua (a GREAT place I interned at) here in the Twin Cities, MN is hiring for their Spring internships! Apply by Feb 4th. More info here: http://bit.ly/cfEAPC

71 weeks ago from We're Hiring, Young Professional Women (YPW), Education, Personal Development and Twin Cities Networking3 more

Dave Ellis: Yes, they are hiring a lot of interns. They posted several of them on YouTern.com.
71 weeks ago
 
Ed Barrientos Judged a business plan competition called Pitch Dingman, at the University of Md over the weekend. What a great group of students. There were several excellent presentations. I think it's a fantastic way for entrepreneurs to learn how to raise funding and fine tune their business ideas. Wish that some of the Federal stimulus money would have gone to such competitions. Jobs created by startups are vital to any recovery. Has anyone here participated in a business plan competition?

117 weeks ago

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jon freir: Oh...and brilliant idea with 'Careerist', btw.
80 weeks ago
Ed Barrientos: Jon, send me a private message. Where are you located?
80 weeks ago
 
Sabera (Kapasi) Photographer I've never been very comfortable with doing something nice for myself; shopping, treating myself etc. Anyone else with me on this? Any ideas on why you think people feel this way?

81 weeks ago from Young Professional Women (YPW), Personal Development and Slash Jobs1 more

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Heather Gaona: Hi Sabera, if I'm reading your initial question correctly, you're having a hard time doing anything nice for yourself; not as a reward for ...MoreHi Sabera, if I'm reading your initial question correctly, you're having a hard time doing anything nice for yourself; not as a reward for accomplishment or in celebration, but just as an everyday taking care of yourself. And let me say, I am with you! Becky noted it's not limited to any one culture. I think it's a common problem among women, as across cultures we are prone to take care of others before ourselves.

So far all I have is: pedicure. Total pampering, for under $50, no waiting.

I think we should challenge ourselves to take better care of ourselves. I don't know about you, but nobody is taking care of me.
80 weeks ago
Hannah Kane: The question is, what would pampering yourself look like?

For me, pampering myself is taking a whole day to myself and going into the city (DC) ...MoreThe question is, what would pampering yourself look like?

For me, pampering myself is taking a whole day to myself and going into the city (DC) to visit an exhibit I haven't seen yet or something. Once I figured out what I needed to reward myself for hard work I made sure to regularly build it into my schedule.
80 weeks ago
 
Sabera (Kapasi) Photographer Can you give me some tips on planning a twitter chat? The goal is to answer people's Indian food related questions. So the chat will be one where people ask questions (to me and another moderator) and we'll answer them. Another objective is to generally meet people interested in Indian food. What is the best way to manage a chat while meeting these goals, without letting the chat go totally out of control? Where do I begin with the planning?

81 weeks ago from I Love to Cook!, Personal Development, Slash Jobs, Social Media and u30pro3 more

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Sabera (Kapasi) Photographer: Thank you so much for the tips everyone! I'll be sure to do a follow-up with more questions. @Jenn - Where can I see a list of all Twitter chats?
81 weeks ago
Dr. Woody: I've used TweetChat.com which seems to work reasonably well. Post specific questions and encourage answers from others too!

Also, at the end of ...MoreI've used TweetChat.com which seems to work reasonably well. Post specific questions and encourage answers from others too!

Also, at the end of the chat ask everyone to invite a friend to the next one!
81 weeks ago
 
Sabera (Kapasi) Photographer I just gave the GRE last week and it was quite an interesting experience preparing for the test. (So happy I got a great score!) For starters, I was 'studying' after a 3 year break. It took me a month just to get myself into a routine. How many of you gave a competitive exam recently after a break from school? What are some of the challenges you faced?

82 weeks ago from Young Professional Women (YPW), Personal Development and Education1 more

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Louise: Personally, I didn't really fancy the idea of university when I left High School. I am a very motivated person and thought if I worked har enough ...MorePersonally, I didn't really fancy the idea of university when I left High School. I am a very motivated person and thought if I worked har enough I could prove I didn't need a degree. That worked for me for 4 years really well until I tried to push my career in a slightly different direction and realised without having a degree to back me up it was going to be a big challenge, so I bit the bullet and I am doing my degree. I thought it would be hard to study again but I managed to get into that habit quite quickly by treating studying like jobs that needed done at work. I have a to-do list of what i will achieve each day and I stick to it. It does become easier. The only things I miss really are having a full time wage, my free weekends and sometimes I feel a little out of place with all the students fresh out of high school.
82 weeks ago
Vincent: Hi Sabera - Good Luck with going back to school! I worked for a year before entering grad school but entered a very progressive college so didn't ...MoreHi Sabera - Good Luck with going back to school! I worked for a year before entering grad school but entered a very progressive college so didn't need an exam. I don't take tests well. After nearly a decade out of school I tried to get a certificate in Mandarin. I failed every single quiz given before I had to admit defeat and drop the course. I am looking to try again when I can.
81 weeks ago
 
Megan Williams Thinking of how to start a business that ships foods that couldn't otherwise be ordered (NY pizza to Japan, dim sum from Hong Kong to Detroit, Doughnuts from Cali to Norway). Due to the price, we'd focus on high end markets. I originally thought I'd need to travel to find employees in various locations, but now I'm thinking it might be a better idea to look into a model that involved "partners" in various locations...haven't gotten to the issue of shipping and preservation yet. Thoughts?

82 weeks ago from Upstarts!

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Megan Williams: Yeah@Rebecca...I've already started ordering from places that have similar businesses to see what their packaging is like.

@Sabera: DEFINITELY ...MoreYeah@Rebecca...I've already started ordering from places that have similar businesses to see what their packaging is like.

@Sabera: DEFINITELY going to look into flash freezing. My biggest issue will be figuring out how to best "restore" foods to their intended temperatures.

@Mehul: I'm one of those people that loves to cook and try new recipes, but there are certain foods that I simply can't make as well as they do in the place of origin. Beavertails from Montreal...xiao long bao from ShangHai...roast duck from Beijing...I've traveled to countries just to try the food, but I don't think everyone should have to do that, and I believe there's a niche market that would be willing to pay.
82 weeks ago
Bud Wiser: If it's perishable foods, you'll be up against it.
82 weeks ago
 
Mehnaz Thawer Have you ever relocated without a plan? What made you do it? What sorts of things did you consider?

82 weeks ago

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Mehnaz Thawer: "An intellectual seizure called love" I love it! LOL
82 weeks ago
Chanelle Schneider: I never have because I'm the extra cautious type. However, lately I've been looking into moving to New York. The economy and the fact that the ...MoreI never have because I'm the extra cautious type. However, lately I've been looking into moving to New York. The economy and the fact that the "rent is too damn high" (LOL) have me worried, though.
82 weeks ago
 
Sabera (Kapasi) Photographer I recently had a terrible experience regarding payment issues. I did what I thought was prudent - talk to the person concerned to clarify doubts. The conversation didn't go very well partly because I feel like I didn't handle it as well as I should have. I'm doing this for the learning and quite honestly, also the money. Been beating myself up over it. Have any of you experienced anything similar? How do you get over it and prevent it from affecting your quality of work?

82 weeks ago from Young Professional Women (YPW) and Slash Jobs

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Sabera (Kapasi) Photographer: wow.. thanks Raquel! These will definitely help.
82 weeks ago
Mark W.: I'll second what Aiden said about giving the person the benefit of the doubt. Try starting with a clean slate with no preconceived thoughts/ideas ...MoreI'll second what Aiden said about giving the person the benefit of the doubt. Try starting with a clean slate with no preconceived thoughts/ideas or expectations on the first communication exchange. Listen carefully to what the other person has to say - completely. Write it down and follow it up with written communication, if necessary. The next step would be the use of snail mail certified and registered to let the other party know you are serious and you're willing to spend the time to rectify the situation.
82 weeks ago
 
Barbara Hall I'm having a major issue at work - ongoing for 3+ yrs. 2 women - Boomers - do not like me, and show zero respect no matter what I do, or how hard I work. Its just never good enough for them. One doesn't want me to learn her duties but then complains that I don't help her. I overheard their convo today and they are planning some sort of sabotage. Also, one does payroll & disclosed my salary/raise to the other. In previous incidents, it was brought to my boss' attention, but swept under the rug.

82 weeks ago from Working w/ Colleagues and Co-Workers

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Barbara Hall: @Dave - I will definitely take this experience with me and learn and grow from it. And thanks for the link - its hard to believe that some people ...More@Dave - I will definitely take this experience with me and learn and grow from it. And thanks for the link - its hard to believe that some people never grow out of this childish act of bullying.
82 weeks ago
Dave Ellis: No problem. Happy to help.

Yup. It is truly sad. They are bitter, little insecure people who deal with their fears by trying to dominate others ...MoreNo problem. Happy to help.

Yup. It is truly sad. They are bitter, little insecure people who deal with their fears by trying to dominate others to make themselves feel more stable.

So sad for them...
82 weeks ago
 
Sabera (Kapasi) Photographer Hey everyone! This company I interned at in the Twin Cities, MN last Winter has openings for some really exciting paid internships for the coming winter for recent college grads or current students. I had a great time interning with Ultralingua. Please share with friends! Check out their open positions here: http://bit.ly/cfEAPC

82 weeks ago from Slash Jobs, Twin Cities Networking and JobSTART 1011 more

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Sabera (Kapasi) Photographer: Thanks Dave, I'll pass on your info to Ultralingua.
82 weeks ago
Dave Ellis: Thanks! We'll see what we can do to help them.
82 weeks ago
 
Elysa Rice will you be dressing up for halloween at work? my friend's office is doing a $350 cash prize to best costume. that's a lot of pressure! how about your company? perhaps those of us who are location independent need to have a skype halloween contest :)

83 weeks ago from Dress Code Personal Style, Work/Life Blur, JobSTART 101, Slash Jobs and Company Culture3 more

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Elysa Rice: Leslie - the retro versions of their current gear sounds like a unique idea!
Bryon - I like the team theme idea that seems like a way to get ...MoreLeslie - the retro versions of their current gear sounds like a unique idea!
Bryon - I like the team theme idea that seems like a way to get everyone participate. who picks the themes?
Scott - my cousins build a haunted house in their neighborhood as well, but they are always "actors" as part of their scary entertainment

82 weeks ago
Sabera (Kapasi) Photographer: A Halloween outfit contest sounds so much fun! I'm not sure if I'd get any work done if I had to come in all dressed up :)
82 weeks ago
 
Sabera (Kapasi) Photographer I have a really general question for anyone involved in recruiting post-graduates for Marketing / Communications roles: What are the trends you've seen in terms of University reputation and cost of the graduate program? Do more expensive programs hold higher brand value? Do cheaper programs hold lesser value from an employer's standpoint? What are some of the things you look for when recruiting someone from a Master's (non MBA) program?

84 weeks ago from Citi

Shanti Rivers: Sabera - this is a great question. Unfortunately, this is not my area of experise. I will be sure to have someone within this group respond to you ...MoreSabera - this is a great question. Unfortunately, this is not my area of experise. I will be sure to have someone within this group respond to you shortly. Thanks!
84 weeks ago
 
Sabera (Kapasi) Photographer became a fan of Citi

84 weeks ago

 
Sabera (Kapasi) Photographer Hello folks! I have a really general question for anyone involved in recruiting post-graduates for Marketing / Communications roles: What are the trends you've seen in terms of University reputation and cost of the graduate program? Do more expensive programs hold higher brand value? Do cheaper programs hold lesser value from an employer's standpoint? What are some of the things you look for when recruiting someone from a Master's (non MBA) program?

84 weeks ago from Slash Jobs, Education, Personal Development and Young Professional Women (YPW)2 more

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Rebecca Thorman: Hey Sabera - you should totally post this in Citi's Ask a Recruiter section (see sidebar below) - I bet they would have some great answers for you!
84 weeks ago
Sabera (Kapasi) Photographer: Thanks Rebecca!
84 weeks ago
 
Linda A. Hamilton I've been offline from my blog for a few weeks due to hand surgeries (both hands within 9 days). What would you suggest as the next blog topic to restart the readership? Should I write about being a writer who was off because of hand surgery? I kept working, but minimal due to recovery and stress on the hands. Plus, I am restarting my business, so need to get it rolling faster now that I'm almost recovered. Anyone care to share?

85 weeks ago from Blogging Ideas

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Bryon Ownby: Or reflections you have had as you plan to restart your business at a much faster rate!
85 weeks ago
Linda A. Hamilton: Thanks to everyone for your feedback. Your ideas and my experience generated a thought that will cover it all. Once I get it written I'll post ...MoreThanks to everyone for your feedback. Your ideas and my experience generated a thought that will cover it all. Once I get it written I'll post the link and you can give me feedback if you'd like. Meanwhile, I've gotten pretty fast typing with one fairly good hand and one finger working out of a splint! lol...
85 weeks ago
 
Sabera (Kapasi) Photographer Hey everyone! Are any of you studying for the GRE currently or planning on giving it soon? I have mine in a few weeks and am in practice mode currently. Any tips, advice from folks who've given the test recently?

85 weeks ago from Slash Jobs and Personal Development

Breean Miller: totally purchase one of those study books. i definitely did not remember math skills from high school and those books walked be through a refresher!
85 weeks ago
 
Ryan Healy Anyone see "The Social Network" yet? Definitely going to check it out this week, I heard nothing but great reviews so far.

85 weeks ago from Entrepreneurs, Shotgun Startups and Social Media1 more

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Sean Mulligan: Would anybody else find it interesting to do a documentary on just how many people find these embellished stories to be actual fact? Compared with ...MoreWould anybody else find it interesting to do a documentary on just how many people find these embellished stories to be actual fact? Compared with other historically inaccurate movies that people also believe as fact?
85 weeks ago
Paul Basile: I saw it in NYC at opening, with writer Aaron Sorkin and actors Jesse Eisenberg and Jason Timberlake commenting after. The Social Network will ...MoreI saw it in NYC at opening, with writer Aaron Sorkin and actors Jesse Eisenberg and Jason Timberlake commenting after. The Social Network will win the Best Picture Oscar and I certainly not the only one saying so. Publicity hounds and provocateurs will say it ain't the truth and it's Hollywood and they will get ink - but it is largely the truth, most of the specific events and all of the messages are accurate. In any case it is both great entertainment, fantastic quality writing and directing - and of course a great story. What it may tell us about Facebook that is useful is another thing and not the purpose of the movie. Zuck is NOT the villain of this movie and Saverin is not the victim. Life and reality are much more complex than that, as is evident in the movie, too.
85 weeks ago
 
Penelope Trunk What do you think about changing your last name when you get married? I can't believe people do it, actually. I mean, you have an established track record in the workplace by the time most people get married. Why undermine yourself by telling people to call you another name? I have had so much trouble with my own name changes (people googling the wrong name, for instance) I can't believe people bring this on themselves. the practice strikes me as antiquated.

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Aiden Schade: This conversation is particularly interesting to me, because a few years back, I actually changed my entire name; first, middle, and last. It had ...MoreThis conversation is particularly interesting to me, because a few years back, I actually changed my entire name; first, middle, and last. It had a lot to do with forging my own identity.

In a historical sense, surnames used to be a lot more descriptive of a person, which is why most surnames translate into medieval professions, locations, and traits.
89 weeks ago
Kelly Seiler: Does anyone know someone who added their husband's name as a middle name? I kinda like the idea, but it seems like it would ruin the flow of my ...MoreDoes anyone know someone who added their husband's name as a middle name? I kinda like the idea, but it seems like it would ruin the flow of my name.
85 weeks ago
 
Mehul Kar I'm going to be speaking to a peer leadership group in high school about personal branding and social media. Anyone have any experience with this market? Any advice? I have a pretty good idea of the angle I'm going to take, but any thoughts would be appreciated. If you were in high school right now, what would you care about?

85 weeks ago from Personal Branding, Social Media and Brazen Undergrads1 more

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Sabera (Kapasi) Photographer: What an interesting opportunity! Love Melissa's idea. With that age segment, catching their attention quickly always helps. It wouldn't hurt to ...MoreWhat an interesting opportunity! Love Melissa's idea. With that age segment, catching their attention quickly always helps. It wouldn't hurt to link personal branding with life success, and working backward, not doing drugs, planning for college, and always being the best you can in life.
85 weeks ago
Louise: When people talk about protecting your personal brand online younger people don't care. They are not looking at what a future employer may think ...MoreWhen people talk about protecting your personal brand online younger people don't care. They are not looking at what a future employer may think at that age. I love Melissa's idea of the celebrity because they can easily see and envisage that. I think it's important however to make them aware of how easily a negative personal brand can affect you. For instance if they wanted to go for their first job at the local supermarket the last thing the employer would want to see online about them is them saying how much they hate the store for not selling them cigarettes or something. I guess my point is, they are at the perfect age to set up a positive online presence and they are the age group that is really going to have to grow up with the consequences of how they are perceived online.
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  2. Visit Goa every time I go to India
  3. Do a trip across Europe before age 35
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If God brings you to it, He will bring you through it. - Islamic quote
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Marketing Campaign Strategy & Management, Marketing Analysis, Social Media Community management

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