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2011 April
3 Unconventional Ways Up the Capitol Steps
By Adam Benson | No Comments | April 29, 2011
Almost done with finals? I bet at least of few of you have your car almost packed for DC. You’ve learned about Brad Traverse, Hill Zoo, and Potomac Flacks (and if you haven’t, you should). You’ve got your references in order. You’re examining Brazen Careerist and LinkedIn searching for any connection that can get you […] Read »
How to Bridge the Experience Gap (When You Don’t Have Any)
By Tim Murphy | 16 Comments | April 28, 2011
Every young job seeker faces the conundrum: you need experience to get a job, but you need a job to get experience. Seems like some sick Catch-22, right? Well, it is if you accept the idea at face value. Challenge the premise and you’ll find a way around this common stumbling block. Here are three […] Read »
Crack the Cover Letter Code in 7 Easy Steps
By Whitney Parker | 2 Comments | April 25, 2011
If you think cover letters aren’t important, you’re wrong. They are often a key factor in who gets an interview and who doesn’t. For the most competitive job openings, your application packet may be in a stack with of hundreds of well-qualified individuals vying for the same position. While hiring managers may use your resume […] Read »
Big Fish to Fish Out of Water: How to Do it Right From Day One
By Ashley Hoffman and Whitney Parker | 3 Comments | April 23, 2011
We’ve all been there: It’s your first day on the job — you’ve sold yourself during the hiring process by telling them you’ll do something great, and surely everyone thinks you’re the best thing to happen to their department since the holiday party got a little too wild… But is it all downhill from here? […] Read »
4 Signs it’s Time to Move On
By Whitney Parker | 1 Comment | April 21, 2011
When burnout sets in, how do you tell whether you can salvage your love-affair with your current employer? Take it from someone who’s never stayed more than three years at any job: there’s nothing like the excitement of a new (career) flame to renew your sense of passion and enthusiasm for your profession. Moving on […] Read »
Insider Secrets to Landing a Job with Network Roulette
By Ansley Beatty | No Comments | April 17, 2011
When I was invited to be a part of Brazen Careerist’s Network Roulette recruiting event, several thoughts crossed my mind. Of course, I was very excited for a possible job opportunity. Yet, the name of the event itself made me think of Lady Gaga’s “Poker Face.” Don’t pretend like you don’t know the line: “Russian […] Read »
Six Reasons to Join a Young Professional Organization in Your City
By Rebecca Lausch | No Comments | April 15, 2011
1. Networking In Real Life Still Matters It’s like this – you can attend a highly selective liberal arts college, graduate at the top of your class, work 90 hours a week drafting impeccable cover letters and grapple with every electronic job application system under the sun, and still find yourself with few to no […] Read »
Six Reasons to Join a Young Professional Organization in Your City
By Vintage Brazen | No Comments | April 15, 2011
Looking for an effective way to network? A young professional organization may be for you. Read »
Monetize Your Networking Prowess: Refer a Friend and Make $10K with TopProspect
By Jason Parker | 1 Comment | April 12, 2011
Let’s do a little experiment. Raise your hand if you’ve ever referred someone to a job opportunity. Is your hand raised? Excellent, then you’re a lot like me. I refer people all the time. It’s part of my own personal philosophy, and the main way that I build social capital, or the “New Wealth”. In […] Read »
How to Make “Bank” in Your Unpaid Internship
By Corbin Haresnape | No Comments | April 4, 2011
Internships are the new diploma. An extensive history of internships and recommendations build a rock-solid resume that will get you hired, and hired quickly. Some of the most exciting and cutting-edge internships, however, are unpaid or pay very little. Don’t go broke building your resume — bank it! Ask For It! Decide what you would […] Read »
The secret to climbing the career ladder: Realize there is no ladder
By Whitney Parker | No Comments | April 1, 2011
On March 29, Brazen Careerist hosted two amazing events with Jenny Blake, author of the new book, Life After College: The Complete Guide to Getting What You Want. In her 30-minute webinar, Jenny introduced her core ideas from the book and gave some real-world advice that resounded with our community. Below, you’ll find a summary […] Read »