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Ryan Paugh
Hey you guys. I'm putting together an official #Brazen Twitter List for members living in the San Francisco slash Bay Area. I've done it for a few of our other high-volume cities and you guys are next. This is a great way to connect w/ other local Brazen peeps, schedule meet ups and all sorts of other stuff. Leave your Twitter ID below as a reply and we will add you to the list.
95 weeks ago from Bay Area Bunch and San Francisco, CA
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Emily Moore
I just got accepted for a remote editorial internship, and on the advertisement (through craigslist!) it mentioned a stipend for the internship position. In the email with the offer, the director said that I could complete the internship for school credit. I don't need the school credit and would like to know if there is a way that I could negotiate for another form of compensation. Is this kosher? What is the best way to go about it?
103 weeks ago from Ask Penelope Trunk!, Freelancing, Professional Writers and Editors and INTERNal Affairs2 more
Emily Moore:
Thank you for all of your responses! Here is an update:
After replying to their offer on Friday, I called the director this afternoon and ...MoreThank you for all of your responses! Here is an update:
After replying to their offer on Friday, I called the director this afternoon and explained my situation to her. She said tat they are in the process of moving from a blog to a dot-com business, and they are in the middle of raising capitol for it and until that time, she cannot promise a stipend, since they don't know when the money is going to come in.
The ad that they placed was to get a general feel for people interested in the position. She said to take 24 hours to think about it and get back to her about it.
My thoughts? This is a career move that I've been wanting to break into, and I feel that there is a lot of potential for the future while working with this group. How should I approach my response? What is a form of non-monetary compensation that I could suggest?
102 weeks ago
After replying to their offer on Friday, I called the director this afternoon and ...MoreThank you for all of your responses! Here is an update:
After replying to their offer on Friday, I called the director this afternoon and explained my situation to her. She said tat they are in the process of moving from a blog to a dot-com business, and they are in the middle of raising capitol for it and until that time, she cannot promise a stipend, since they don't know when the money is going to come in.
The ad that they placed was to get a general feel for people interested in the position. She said to take 24 hours to think about it and get back to her about it.
My thoughts? This is a career move that I've been wanting to break into, and I feel that there is a lot of potential for the future while working with this group. How should I approach my response? What is a form of non-monetary compensation that I could suggest?
102 weeks ago
Jamie Nacht Farrell:
1) Definitely take it 2) For compensation, sign a 2 year contract that they will have the link to your blog on their site somewhere.
102 weeks ago
102 weeks ago
Sabera (Kapasi) Photographer
My husband recently got into an Executive MBA program and wants to thank the people who wrote recommendations for him (which were part of his application). These people were / are bosses and significant colleagues. Since this is an executive program, he will continue to work with these people for a long time. I know a handwritten note is a must. We also wanted to add a gift card. Any suggestions on the amt for the gift card? What's the best etiquette for showing thanks in this case?
Monica Carol Evans:
I agree with the other commenters. The gift card ideas sounds like bribery. Not a good idea.
123 weeks ago
123 weeks ago
Caitlin Fitzsimmons:
I think you can send a gift, just not a gift card. Cookies, chocolates, flowers, wine, something like that. (You might want to tailor it to the ...MoreI think you can send a gift, just not a gift card. Cookies, chocolates, flowers, wine, something like that. (You might want to tailor it to the individual). Otherwise just a note preferably in a nice card.
122 weeks ago
122 weeks ago
wen
Here's an article that reviews a number of things Community Managers might want to keep in mind: http://mashable.com/2009/12/16/community-engagement/
Any other tips this article missed? Curious what you all think...
Ryan Paugh:
It's a great list. One thing that I would add is encouraging feedback from your members. It's really important that members of the community feel ...MoreIt's a great list. One thing that I would add is encouraging feedback from your members. It's really important that members of the community feel comfortable telling you about things that they love or hate.
127 weeks ago
127 weeks ago
Rebecca
should i adjust my position on my resume to reflect my duties? i'm an administrative assistant - but most of the responsibilities are development and marketing based as well as heavy in graphic design.
wen:
It depends on what position you are seeking next; if you are looking for a marketing/graphic design position, do a skills-based resume, or a ...MoreIt depends on what position you are seeking next; if you are looking for a marketing/graphic design position, do a skills-based resume, or a hybrid that downplays your title and highlights your responsibilities/actions/accomplishments. Do not change your title, however, unless your employer gives you a new one (or you negotiate this with them).
128 weeks ago
128 weeks ago
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