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Ryan Paugh
Wow! All of you Brazen members in Chicago have been pretty quiet. Let's liven things up a little!
I just started creating some official Twitter Lists for Brazen members in different cities around the country. I'm hoping that it helps you guys meet new people in the community and stay connected. Leave your Twitter ID as a reply below and we'll add you to the Brazen Chicago Twitter List that we're creating over here >> http://twitter.com/BrazenCareerist/brazen-in-chicago
99 weeks ago from The Windy City Crew, Chicago Information Technology and Young Professionals of Chicago1 more
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Questions from Chicago - http://www.brazencareerist/2010/02/22/questions-from-chicago
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75 weeks ago
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Emily Jasper
Hi, My Name Is Emily, And I'm Pro Corporate - http://www.brazencareerist/2010/02/18/hi-my-name-is-emily-and-im-pro-cor...
alexjon:
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This is really nice...please read this article... very good...thanks for ...MoreThanks. I get some useful information about this. Good work.
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80 weeks ago
This is really nice...please read this article... very good...thanks for ...MoreThanks. I get some useful information about this. Good work.
This is really nice...please read this article... very good...thanks for posting....
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80 weeks ago
roxxky:
I always follow all your news but this one I have missed. It is really a new fact for me about Trojans and I will definitely try to find more ...MoreI always follow all your news but this one I have missed. It is really a new fact for me about Trojans and I will definitely try to find more publications about her. Well, I have to admit that she is really a beautiful woman and personally I think that she is very similar like Alexis Texas! Look at her. Anyway thanks a lot for sharing these wonderful news! seo
78 weeks ago
78 weeks ago
Harriet May
I really struggle with managing my time personal time. There are so many books I want to read, and personal projects I'd like to try, but I'm terrible for getting distracted by Google Reader and bad TV. How do you battle distractions and find the motivation to get things you know you should get done, done?
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Stefan Bielski:
Sometimes I have to create blinders by literally unplugging: I take my laptop to a cafe or another place without internet: no one can IM me into a ...MoreSometimes I have to create blinders by literally unplugging: I take my laptop to a cafe or another place without internet: no one can IM me into a focus-killing conversation, no links I can follow down rabbit holes... It's not just bad TV, there's too much good TV to watch that I decided not to own a set, so now I have to work harder and find things online or plan ahead by going to a friend's house for something special or a bar to see a game.
80 weeks ago
80 weeks ago
Adam Moulson:
Bad TV in moderation, pick your fav 2 shows and indulge yourself. As for google reader or any other media, go with it, don't fight your natural ...MoreBad TV in moderation, pick your fav 2 shows and indulge yourself. As for google reader or any other media, go with it, don't fight your natural inquiring mind however, you should hold yourself accountable for time spent by trying the following i) don't just consume information,contribute by writing something useful for others, even a small paragraph per week and see where it leads you ii) try to bring your thoughts together on a topic to create either a new business, service or product and after a week or two of surfing/playing tell your idea to at least one friend who you know will be constructively critical.
80 weeks ago
80 weeks ago
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Zack Zaban
Hey Students: LEARN HOW TO WRITE! - http://www.brazencareerist/2010/03/22/hey-students-learn-how-to-write
Dr John Drozdal:
Thank you, Thank you, Thank you!
I applaud your candor and your commitment to improving your writing and the writing of others.
The ...MoreThank you, Thank you, Thank you!
I applaud your candor and your commitment to improving your writing and the writing of others.
The additional piece of advice I offer is simple: proofread your text and then have someone else proofread it as well! Having read more of these essays than I care to admit, omitted words, misspellings that spell check will never catch (e.g., their and there; or to, two, too!), and sentences that do not make sense greatly detract from the main message of the essay.
112 weeks ago
I applaud your candor and your commitment to improving your writing and the writing of others.
The ...MoreThank you, Thank you, Thank you!
I applaud your candor and your commitment to improving your writing and the writing of others.
The additional piece of advice I offer is simple: proofread your text and then have someone else proofread it as well! Having read more of these essays than I care to admit, omitted words, misspellings that spell check will never catch (e.g., their and there; or to, two, too!), and sentences that do not make sense greatly detract from the main message of the essay.
112 weeks ago
mamaregato:
hello,
nice to meet you,hope all is well with you,my name is madam Avelin Regato,
i found your contact after seeing your profile i picked interest ...Morehello,
nice to meet you,hope all is well with you,my name is madam Avelin Regato,
i found your contact after seeing your profile i picked interest to contact you.i've something very important which i would love to share with you privately, therefore, would like you to kindly write me back on (avregato@gmail.com) so that i'll give you details,
waiting anxiously for your anticipated corporation,
yours,
madam Avelin
92 weeks ago
nice to meet you,hope all is well with you,my name is madam Avelin Regato,
i found your contact after seeing your profile i picked interest ...Morehello,
nice to meet you,hope all is well with you,my name is madam Avelin Regato,
i found your contact after seeing your profile i picked interest to contact you.i've something very important which i would love to share with you privately, therefore, would like you to kindly write me back on (avregato@gmail.com) so that i'll give you details,
waiting anxiously for your anticipated corporation,
yours,
madam Avelin
92 weeks ago
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Zack Zaban
Adventures in Bad Customer Service - http://www.brazencareerist/2010/03/13/adventures-in-bad-customer-service
mamaregato:
hello,
nice to meet you,hope all is well with you,my name is madam Avelin Regato,
i found your contact after seeing your profile i picked interest ...Morehello,
nice to meet you,hope all is well with you,my name is madam Avelin Regato,
i found your contact after seeing your profile i picked interest to contact you.i've something very important which i would love to share with you privately, therefore, would like you to kindly write me back on (avregato@gmail.com) so that i'll give you details,
waiting anxiously for your anticipated corporation,
yours,
madam Avelin
92 weeks ago
nice to meet you,hope all is well with you,my name is madam Avelin Regato,
i found your contact after seeing your profile i picked interest ...Morehello,
nice to meet you,hope all is well with you,my name is madam Avelin Regato,
i found your contact after seeing your profile i picked interest to contact you.i've something very important which i would love to share with you privately, therefore, would like you to kindly write me back on (avregato@gmail.com) so that i'll give you details,
waiting anxiously for your anticipated corporation,
yours,
madam Avelin
92 weeks ago
Zack Zaban
forgot about this interview. look for my insights on social media in this CUNA article. http://bit.ly/cOTFcj (@uw_bcc) #LI #Brazen #FB
94 weeks ago from
Zack Zaban
forgot about this interview. look for my insights on social media in this CUNA article. (@uw_bcc) #LI #Brazen
94 weeks ago from
Zack Zaban
Random question : What are some examples of poor social media usage from large corporations like electronic companies or consumer good companies?
99 weeks ago from PR & New Media and Tech Gurus
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Heidi Allstop
If you're an entrepreneur in the Madison area... feel free to join us on the terrace this Thursday (7/1) from 4-6! Stop by for a pitcher and some good conversation :) If you can't find us: 320-760-1154
99 weeks ago from Young Entrepreneur Community, Young Professional Women (YPW), Social Entrepreneurs, Upstarts! and Shotgun Startups3 more
Ryan Healy, Rebecca Thorman, Zack Zaban and Mehul Kar and 1 others recommended this
Mehul Kar:
i'm in st. louis right now, but i'm thinking of driving back in time for this!
99 weeks ago
99 weeks ago
Zack Zaban
i'm curious to know how the folks are at @brazencareerist. how's life at good old 222 w. wash ?
Rebecca Thorman
Just read an article about a woman who told a little white lie in salary negotiation. When she was offered a new job, she said she made $5,000 more at her old job than she actually did. The offered to match her salary, but she said, "I'd like to be making more," and so they came back and said they'd give her $5,000 more, so her new job is $10K more than her old one. $10K is an avg salary jump, but I love this tactic. Do you think it's okay though to say such a lie?
101 weeks ago from Salary - Negotiating & More, Human Resources, ERE on Brazen, I am Gen Y and Ask Penelope Trunk!3 more
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Joseph Tolentino:
I've just read this article: MoreI've just read this article: http://www.iwillteachyoutoberich.com/blog/reveal-salary-history-negotiat...
I guess there are varied opinions regarding this matter but in order not to get in trouble this article advised to simply say that you are not comfortable discussing your financial history. That is why you are "negotiating", you want what is financially sound to what you are taking in especially if it is something different from your current job.
100 weeks ago
I guess there are varied opinions regarding this matter but in order not to get in trouble this article advised to simply say that you are not comfortable discussing your financial history. That is why you are "negotiating", you want what is financially sound to what you are taking in especially if it is something different from your current job.
100 weeks ago
Caroline Ceniza-Levine
Calling tri-state Kindergarten thru 10th grade teachers! KIPP NYC is a k-12 charter, and they have 20+ teaching openings for AY 2010-2011. No jobs shortage there! You can see a general list of the jobs at http://www.kippnyc.org/jobs/jobs and if you refer someone that KIPP hires you get $1,000. See http://www.kippnyc.org/jobs/referral-bonus-program
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Caroline Ceniza-Levine:
Thanks for recommending this post. KIPP does great work so I hope they attract talented educators. Although I am only connected with the NYC ...MoreThanks for recommending this post. KIPP does great work so I hope they attract talented educators. Although I am only connected with the NYC office, KIPP is national so folks outside the tri-state area with an interest can look at www.kipp.org.
108 weeks ago
108 weeks ago
Kelly Cuene
The Wisconsin School of Business is hiring an Assistant Director of MBA Career Services. Info here: http://www.ohr.wisc.edu/pvl/pv_064333.html.
108 weeks ago from We're Hiring, The Madtown Crew, Wisconsin Badgers and Student Affairs2 more
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Zack Zaban
Loving the new Brazen Careerist features. Anyone with me?
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Zack Zaban
Quick question: what do you, as a student, want out of a social media network?
I was thinking of this earlier this morning when I jumped on to Facebook. I HATE all of the "dootsy" Facebook applications that people put on their profiles, essentially cluttering them instead of providing valuable information.
For me, a social media network should integrate functionality across the site instead of having profiles/pages feel like a bunch of unconnected widgets.
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Alistair Toffoli:
Hey there. Good point Zack. In my opinion, social networks should keep in touch people and help them to create a network of relationships that ...MoreHey there. Good point Zack. In my opinion, social networks should keep in touch people and help them to create a network of relationships that could be useful in a personal and professional way. It's really comfortable to have people that you've just met somewhere on FB instead of exchange numbers that probably you will never use. Unfortunately a lot of people use FB like a playground but maybe it's just a phase
111 weeks ago
111 weeks ago
Patricia Hudak:
I think it's the same for a social network or a blog or anything else you do in life - be yourself. Do what you feel comfortable doing.
I know I ...MoreI think it's the same for a social network or a blog or anything else you do in life - be yourself. Do what you feel comfortable doing.
I know I used to be addicted to the facebook applications, but I was missing the social part of network. I now do more with commenting and posting notes that are thought provoking.
You know that you can block other people's farmville and mafia updates from being shown in your feed, so you can get back to reading statuses and notes.
111 weeks ago
I know I ...MoreI think it's the same for a social network or a blog or anything else you do in life - be yourself. Do what you feel comfortable doing.
I know I used to be addicted to the facebook applications, but I was missing the social part of network. I now do more with commenting and posting notes that are thought provoking.
You know that you can block other people's farmville and mafia updates from being shown in your feed, so you can get back to reading statuses and notes.
111 weeks ago
Mehul Kar
What should go on a business card if I'm not affiliated with a company yet?
111 weeks ago from Brazen Undergrads, Entrepreneurs and Young Entrepreneur Community1 more
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Patricia Stewart:
Mehul, Have your heard of Team/Monavie? You should look at this company before you make any decisions. They pay out 50% of their revenues to ...MoreMehul, Have your heard of Team/Monavie? You should look at this company before you make any decisions. They pay out 50% of their revenues to their business owners and hit the 2 billion mark in January. They are going to 20 billion. Let me know if you want more info. Take care.
111 weeks ago
111 weeks ago
Stephanie:
Also keep in mind that you can print your own business cards. You can go to Staples and pick up a pack of blank Avery business cards and either ...MoreAlso keep in mind that you can print your own business cards. You can go to Staples and pick up a pack of blank Avery business cards and either download or play with corresponding templates online.This also might be a good move if you change any part of the design you have now.
111 weeks ago
111 weeks ago
Ryan Healy
I'm speaking about social media and start up life at UW tonight at 5:15 pm. Come check it out! 1100 Grainger
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Nathan Lustig
Wordpress bloggers: I'm working on a new post for my company, Entrustet.com, about what bloggers want to happen (if anything) when they pass away. I know its kinda morbid, but I'm looking to get opinions from bloggers to use in my post. So what do you want to happen to your blog when you pass away? Do you want it deleted? Left up for others to view? Transferred to another writer so they can keep your blog updated? Don't care since you're dead? Respond here and let me know!
Rebecca Thorman:
Paul - I'm so impressed with your system! I would never set that up, but am totally envious that you have... I believe that's what Nathan is ...MorePaul - I'm so impressed with your system! I would never set that up, but am totally envious that you have... I believe that's what Nathan is working on, so hopefully his site will launch soon so I can take advantage of other people's smart thinking :)
111 weeks ago
111 weeks ago
Nathan Lustig:
@zack - For facebook, if you action is taken, your profile just sits there and it still shows up in the "reconnect with user" section on the upper ...More@zack - For facebook, if you action is taken, your profile just sits there and it still shows up in the "reconnect with user" section on the upper right. If your heirs want to memorialize your profile, they can contact facebook and there is no good way to delete your profiles. I have a blog post on it on the entrustet blog here: http://bit.ly/coGinD. Twitter doesn't have a policy, so it just sits there.
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@paul - You have a great system in place, probably the best do it yourself system I've seen from anyone so far. What was your lawyer's reaction when you asked to protect your blog in your will?
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@Rebecca - We actually launched in beta, so if you're interested, you can check it out - http://www.entrustet.com
111 weeks ago
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@paul - You have a great system in place, probably the best do it yourself system I've seen from anyone so far. What was your lawyer's reaction when you asked to protect your blog in your will?
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@Rebecca - We actually launched in beta, so if you're interested, you can check it out - http://www.entrustet.com
111 weeks ago
Ryan Paugh
OK. Let me know if anyone has thought of this yet. I came up with this Foursquare event idea with a couple friends yesterday. Wouldn't it be cool to do a Foursquare scavenger hunt?
I imagine setting up teams of people and using Foursquare to guide them to different mystery locations around your city. Whichever team is able to check in at all of the mystery locations before the end of the day wins.
I'm imagining kegs at each location, but that's just me! Thoughts?
112 weeks ago from FourSquare for Business, The Madtown Crew and Madison MAGNET1 more
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Zack Zaban
New Blog Post: "Hey Students: LEARN HOW TO WRITE!" . | http://bit.ly/9RXELV | Read If You Are Filling Out Personal Statement Essays.
Stanley Lee
My recent post about switching college majors may be of interest for any of your friends going through this process: http://blog.sysil.com/?p=322
Zack Zaban:
I went through changing my majors a few years ago. Originally, I was a marketing major but, after a few courses in UW's journalism school, I found ...MoreI went through changing my majors a few years ago. Originally, I was a marketing major but, after a few courses in UW's journalism school, I found that my passion was in advertising and public relations.
I love my major and have no regrets or hesitation about my decision.
113 weeks ago
I love my major and have no regrets or hesitation about my decision.
113 weeks ago
Nidal:
Great article stanley.
I changed Major 3 times, Twice in one year, and once the year after. I did this in my first year of uni, One of the ...MoreGreat article stanley.
I changed Major 3 times, Twice in one year, and once the year after. I did this in my first year of uni, One of the greatest choices i made. It is a waste of life to go into a major youre not passionate about, Or you think that it wont benefit you personally in the future. The weird thing is, now that i graduated and started working in my field, i realized that i want to change careers into something else. I have a B.Comm specializing in IT managemeent. B.comm is the best, ITM wasn't a good idea though.
I realized that the skills i Excel at, the ones i developped during my extra curricular activites in uni. are ones which have nothing to do with IT. so now i want to Utilize those skills and develop them.
Have you at any time decided to change fields "after" graduating from a related program?
113 weeks ago
I changed Major 3 times, Twice in one year, and once the year after. I did this in my first year of uni, One of the ...MoreGreat article stanley.
I changed Major 3 times, Twice in one year, and once the year after. I did this in my first year of uni, One of the greatest choices i made. It is a waste of life to go into a major youre not passionate about, Or you think that it wont benefit you personally in the future. The weird thing is, now that i graduated and started working in my field, i realized that i want to change careers into something else. I have a B.Comm specializing in IT managemeent. B.comm is the best, ITM wasn't a good idea though.
I realized that the skills i Excel at, the ones i developped during my extra curricular activites in uni. are ones which have nothing to do with IT. so now i want to Utilize those skills and develop them.
Have you at any time decided to change fields "after" graduating from a related program?
113 weeks ago
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