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Alexis Grant
Alexis Grant is managing editor of Brazen Life. After working as a staff reporter at the Houston Chronicle and covering careers at U.S. News & World Report, she's now building her own business. She creates guides and courses that help go-getters achieve their big dreams, and works with small businesses on social media and blogging. Alexis is also managing editor of The Write Life. Check out her blog, The Traveling Writer, or follow her on Twitter, @alexisgrant.
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How Will Your College Peers Vote on Election Day?
By Alexis Grant | 4 Comments | November 5, 2012
As we gear up for election day, have a look at this infographic about how college students are thinking and acting when it comes to the polls. Read »
The Best Things Your References Can Say About You
By Alexis Grant | 7 Comments | October 31, 2012
What’s better than offering a reference and keeping your fingers crossed? Supplying that reference with talking points about why you’re the perfect fit for the job. Read »
10 Most Memorable Sound Bites from the Presidential Debate
By Alexis Grant | No Comments | October 17, 2012
Want to relive some of the best (and hilarious) moments from last night’s presidential debate? Try out this interactive infographic from Hark.com. Read »
How Important Is Your First Job? Your Brazen Peers Weigh In
By Alexis Grant | 6 Comments | October 6, 2012
Here are some of the responses we received from our September Run-Around. You all rock! Read »
The Secret to Making Online Networking Truly Valuable for Your Career
By Alexis Grant | 16 Comments | September 25, 2012
While there’s huge power in online networking, taking it one step beyond is how you’ll really see results. Read »
Most Job Seekers Still Rely Heavily on Job Boards, Study Shows
By Alexis Grant | 10 Comments | September 24, 2012
A new report’s out today from Millennial Branding and Beyond.com, one those companies say is the first to compare how people from different generations — Gen Y, Gen X and Baby Boomers — look for a job. Read »
You’re Not the Only One Living With Your Parents
By Alexis Grant | 3 Comments | September 20, 2012
This infographic from College@Home shows just how many recent grads have moved in with Mom and Dad. Read »
The Run-Around: How Important Is Your First Job?
By Alexis Grant | 5 Comments | September 17, 2012
It’s your turn to blog about this topic, and we’ll share your post with the Brazen community. Read »
Why the Government Should Make It Easier to Work for Yourself
By Alexis Grant | 1 Comment | August 31, 2012
What if the government offered financial incentives—rather than DISincentives—for those of us who create jobs? Read »
Should You Wait Until Your 30s to Choose a Career?
By Alexis Grant | 12 Comments | August 23, 2012
Here’s a good argument for waiting to figure out which career you want to pursue or what, exactly, you want to do with your life. Read »
The Best, Er, Worst Ways to Ruin Your 20s
By Alexis Grant | No Comments | August 22, 2012
We’re often bombarded with tips for making the most of our 20s — but Thought Catalog has published a list of things you SHOULDN’T do. Do you fall into any of these categories? Read »
Tips for Getting Your Butt Out of Bed So You Can Actually Get to Work on Time
By Alexis Grant | 8 Comments | August 16, 2012
What’s your trick for getting out of bed in the morning? Share it with our community! Read »
Outside Magazine Announces 30 Best Places to Work in 2012
By Alexis Grant | No Comments | August 9, 2012
Sick of working for an employer that doesn’t share your appreciation for work-life balance? Here are 30 companies that understand your values, plus which positions they’re hiring for. Read »
A Visual Explanation of Why You Should Save in Your 20s
By Alexis Grant | 6 Comments | August 2, 2012
When you’re a young professional, everyone’s always telling you to save. This infographic on compound growth shows why. Read »