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Introducing The Run-Around: You Write a Smart Blog Post and We Share It

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We love our community. That’s why Brazen exists, after all, so we can connect through Brazen groups and Network Roulette and blogging bootcamps.

So we’re psyched about a new feature that will help you become part of that community — and driving some traffic to your blog never hurts either, right?

Throughout the month of November, we’re asking YOU to write on your blog about a certain topic. Once you do, leave a comment on this post with the link to your musings.

At the end of this month, we’ll do a round-up of what our community has to say, including a link back to your blog. If your insight is particularly awesome, we might even choose to feature you in that round-up.

Sounds fun, right? The idea is to generate ideas around the topic, help you find blogs by other Brazen thought-leaders and shine a spotlight on our most innovative members. Plus, we like to see Brazenites blogging ahead of the pack, since that helps you move up in your career.

The topic for November: Landing your first job

That means you could write about tips for landing a job out of college, how you did it or are planning to do it, how not to do it, what a first job should or shouldn’t be… The sky’s the limit.

We’re all in favor of thinking outside the box, so your post only needs to remotely relate to this topic to be included. In other words, you’ve got a license to be creative!

So what do you say? Take a stab at writing a post around that topic, and leave the link here in the comments when it’s published.

Can’t wait to see what you come up with!

Brazen powers real-time, online events for leading organizations around the world. Our lifestyle and career blog, Brazen Life, offers fun and edgy ideas for ambitious professionals navigating the changing world of work.

  • http://sarahelisabethjohnson.com sarah

    what a great idea. i love it, and i’m always looking for new readers :) http://paperstringandink.blogspot.com/2011/11/landing-that-elusive-first-job.html

  • John Mason

    Great Idea must get to work on one

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  • Gia

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  • Guest

    Great idea. Here’s my post, hope it’s helpful to all those looking to find a job – http://innerveda.com/blog/2011/11/02/how-to-land-your-first-job/

  • Anonymous

    The only thing both sides of the political spectrum agree on is that job growth will come from small business and startups. With that in mind I launched Three to Get Ready a video blog series where entrepreneurs give their best three tips for getting a startup job, keeping that job, and knowing the signs you may need to run screaming from a startup job.

    What’s amazing is that EVERY entrepreneur I’ve interviewed has open positions and is hiring now. The first video went up today with the CEO of SlideRocket.
    Check it out here: http://workingforwonka.com/threetogetready_sliderocket/

    Next interview (with more JOBS!) coming on Monday.

  • http://alexisgrant.com Alexis Grant

    Love that we’re already getting submissions for this!

  • http://www.leslieforman.com Leslie Forman

    Great idea! I love it. I’ll write about how I got my teaching job in China. I’ve been chatting with someone who wants to do this, so it’s basically already written :)

  • http://www.theofficeingenue.com/ Terri

    Cool idea. Here’s an article for Liberal Arts majors feeling they don’t have the specific background that will be helpful in job interviews…http://www.theofficeingenue.com/?p=1093

  • Patrick Furlong

    I love it! I wrote a blog not too long ago about what to do as an unemployed Milllennial called “Moving Beyond Generation Limbo” http://pjfurlong.blogspot.com/2011/09/moving-beyond-generation-limbo-lost.html

  • http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100002356126392 Hans Balmaekers

    Cool! On our blog you can find lots of posts relevant for young leaders, but this one is closely related to this month’s topic: If you win the rate race.. http://young-leaders-academy.com/blog/sparks/if-you-win-the-rat-race/

  • http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=12800871 Courtney Jessica Murray

    The LI$T College Advice Blog has several articles that revolve around Landing Your First Job:

    What to wear at Career Fairs: http://www.addittoyourlist.com/2011/09/they-wore-that-avoid-common-mistakes-of.html

    Informational Interviews: http://www.addittoyourlist.com/2011/10/art-of-informational-interview.html

    Interview Prep Tips: http://www.addittoyourlist.com/2011/11/10-tips-to-prep-before-interview.html

    Addressing bad grades in an Interview: http://www.addittoyourlist.com/2011/09/damage-control-how-to-address.html

    Picking the right job offer: http://www.addittoyourlist.com/2011/09/more-than-money-whats-really-in-job.html

    We have tons of others in our ‘job search’ category but I think those best exemplify this month’s topic. I can’t wait to read posts from other blogs out there!

    Courtney
    http://www.addittoyourlist.com

  • Kathrynpless

    Awesome idea! Here’s my entry: http://backtoschoolatforty.com/landing-your-first-job-after-graduation/

  • http://www.facebook.com/gearsandshifts Sara Gallagher

    Gears and Shifts: “How to Make the Most of a Terrible First Job.”
    http://gearsandshifts.com/2011/11/career-hack-3-how-to-make-the-most-of-a-terrible-first-job/

  • http://www.theofficeingenue.com/ Terri

    In today’s economy, many graduates are taking jobs that aren’t their ideal choice. Here are some tips for positioning yourself for a job or industry change, even as a new professional: http://www.theofficeingenue.com/?p=1048

  • College Decoded

    Hey, this sounds like a fun idea. Here’s my stab at the topic. Hope you enjoy …
    http://collegedecoded.webnode.com/news/tips-to-landing-your-first-job/

  • http://twitter.com/bownty bownty!

    We wrote about landing a job by using social media (true story, tried and tested). Hope you will enjoy!
    http://blog.bownty.com/2011/11/14/just-2-social-media-steps-for-successfully-landing-a-job/

  • http://awannabeemployee.blogspot.com Kobie Snyman

    I wrote recently about my first job and how I learned from some mistakes in the process: http://awannabeemployee.blogspot.com/2011/11/do-you-have-tools-you-need-to-do-your.html

  • Anonymous

    So can we enter two! Here’s one about two very different startup internship experiences.
    http://workingforwonka.com/startup-internship/

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  • http://entryleveldilemma.blogspot.com Edward – Entry Level Dilemma

    Here’s mine: Don’t get suckered: Your first job is no different than any other job in your career

    http://edwardantrobus.co.cc/2011/entry-level-dilemma/dont-get-suckered

  • Boards3700

    I feel old but someone on linkedin sent this and realized the best advice for jobseekers is to “link” with everyone you can. Do not dismiss someone if they have different interests! For an example, a starving artist helped get me my first job in law. Keep an open mind and be patient.
    http://www.phillyinjurylawyer.com/

  • Sharon Cabana

    I am definitely new to blogging. I only have a few posts. My latest post was written based on lessons imparted to me by a mentor at my first professional job in the software industry. This post is titled, Happiness, Work, and Getting “In Flow” http://thevanitypounds.blogspot.com/2011/11/happiness-work-and-getting-in-flow.html

  • http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1517243 Ashley Smith

    How I landed my first NYC Ad Agency gig: http://digifabelle.wordpress.com/2011/11/28/life-of-an-ad-girl-landing-the-gig/

  • http://profiles.google.com/vifluxity Amanda Shoemaker

    Why a Social Life is Important http://blog.denschool.com/2011/11/why-social-life-is-important.html

  • Kristen Lowenwirth

    My story is posted on my LinkedIn profile. Read about why the 9% unemployment statistic doesn’t have to threaten your job search http://www.linkedin.com/in/kristenlowenwirth

  • http://the90thatmatters.com/ The90thatmatters

    Hey I think this is a pretty cool idea. Here is a post on the three things that I saw as instinctual but have transformed into a structure for entry level job seekers. http://the90thatmatters.com/

  • Paula Anna Iwaniuk

    Here is my submission on best practices for getting prepared for interviews. Happy Reading! http://crossculturallyspeaking.wordpress.com/

    Sidenote: this little contest finally pushed me to set up that blog I wanted to set up for the past few months, so thanks Brazen Careerist!

  • Kiragu Gichuri

    I know its past the due date. Hopefully someone can learn from my post. Bless.

    http://brandnature-kiragu.blogspot.com/2011/12/landing-my-first-job.html

  • http://alexisgrant.com Alexis Grant

    Submissions closed — Nice work everyone! Round-up post will be up in a few days.

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