Brazen Careerist is a social network aimed at Gen-Y professionals who might not have the years of experience in comparison to their older counterparts. The site defines itself as “a social network for Generation Y professionals. You come here to build a network of your peers, find jobs, and be recognized for your ideas.” The ideas portion is an intriguing aspect to incorporate into a resume. The site encourages users to add “Top Ideas” to their resume that are given high precedence which can hopefully overcome one’s assumed lack of experience. These top ideas, like other engagements on the site, are open to comments and discussion from other members, making the resumes a social affair as well. Some fascinating ideas for “Top Ideas” could be as follows:
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If you are searching for an app to assist you in getting organized with your finances, I recommend the Mint iPhone app. The first step is to head over to their home web site and sign-up for the service. Once signed up, make sure you add all of your bank accounts and relevant credit cards which will allow you to get a full picture of your monthly expenses and where all your money is going. Take some extra time to categorize all of your purchases correctly, especially the “Uncategorized” ones.
President Obama signs an executive order to strengthen the capacity of and increase access to Federal funding for the Nation’s Historically Black Colleges and Universities.
Entrepreneurs Look to Africa for Opportunities
- By: Talia Whyte
- February 12, 2010
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On Feb. 11, 1989, Nelson Mandela was released from a South African jail after 27 years of unlawful incarceration. With his release and his election to be the country’s president four years later, there was hope from the international community that finally South Africa would rise up from its dark past of racial and class bigotry.
Twenty years later, while the apartheid system is officially dismantled on paper, not only is racial division still a problem, but violent crime, poverty and HIV/AIDS have contributed to unemployment and has financially crippled South Africa from making progress. The 2010 World Cup coming later this year could financially help out South Africa, the rest of the continent and young black professionals in America. Let me explain.
YBP Profiles: Chris-Tia Donaldson
- By: Talia Whyte
- February 9, 2010
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Chris-Tia Donaldson is on a mission to make sure that every black woman knows that natural – hair or otherwise – is beautiful. She is the author of the recent book, “Thank God I’m Natural: The Ultimate Guide to Caring for and Maintaining Natural Hair,” which includes tips for other black women who want to learn how to maintain natural hair.
“Our hair-grooming habits are reflective of our history, and it affects how we go about our daily lives,” she said in a previous interview. “Thankfully, I learned that I am much more than my hair, and I take better care of my hair now.”
