8 EXPRESSIONS FOR SUCCESSFUL COMMUNICATION

Sometimes the best way to communicate is by using an expression. Check out the following article “8 Expressions Really Good Communications Always Use” posted by Inc. Magazine: Good communication is all about preparing the listener. Few of us have endless time available to listen to endless chatter about nonsensical subjects or to put up with Read More

WHAT QUALITIES DO TOP COMPANIES SEEK IN CANDIDATES?

Google, Groupon, Apple; undulated with applicants, with established reputations for selecting and hiring only the best people. What attributes do they seek in their desirable candidates? What can you do to differentiate your potential? Recently I had an opportunity to share a table and discuss this topic with talent management peers from these three companies. Read More

THE DAY IN A LIFE OF A SOCIAL MEDIA MANAGER

Now that managing and maintaining a brand’s social media presence has become a full-time job, it has become a highly sought out career. Check out an hour-by-hour breakdown of what Ashley Torres, Social Media Manager for REVOLVE Clothing, does every day featured in Refinery29: For the fashion-conscious online shopper, REVOLVE Clothing is easily a common Read More

HOW TO HAVE A GOOD PHONE INTERVIEW

If an interview is like a first date, a phone interview is like a “drink thing.” Things could go really well, leaving you plenty of room to turn a drink into dinner, but things can also go really poorly and you’ve got a ready-made excuse to leave for your dinner plans. This is not the Read More

10 RESUME UPDATES IN 10 MINUTES OR LESS

Sometimes, little changes can have a big impact. Each of these 10 updates will take you less than 10 minutes to complete, but the impact will look like hours of effort. We applied these updates to a basic Microsoft Word resume template. Even without updating the content, take a look at the difference. 1. ADD Read More

GRADUATING SENIORS LOOKING FOR A JOB

I remember when I began to wrap up my final semester of college; I was constantly being bombarded with questions regarding my post-grad plans, job leads, etc. It was extremely overwhelming because there is so much uncertainty surrounding that point in anyone’s life. One of my biggest issues wasn’t necessarily figuring out where to look Read More

QUOTES FROM GREAT CHICAGOANS TO KEEP YOU INSPIRED

On January 1, you were feeling amazing about your New Year’s Resolutions. You were going to eat healthier, exercise more often, spend more time doing something you love, read more and do better at work. And you were going to accomplish it all right away. But now we’re a couple weeks in and the optimism Read More

WHY YOU SHOULD BLOG TO HELP YOUR JOB SEARCH

Have you ever wished that people could appreciate all the ideas and creations you make besides past likes on Instagram pictures and posts on Facebook? Try blogging. Not only is blogging a good way for your friends to keep track of what you are doing, employers can get a better sense of your personality. If Read More

GEN Y THIS WEEK – USING SOCIAL MEDIA TO STAY INFORMED

This week marked the Government’s first shut down since 1995. So how does this affect jobs in the United States? For one, the National Zoo’s ‘Panda cam’ has been shut down, but more importantly, more than 800,000 government jobs have been furloughed. Services as well as social media accounts are being shutdown as well with Read More

WHAT GEN Y WANTS IN THE WORKPLACE AS DESCRIBED BY 30 ROCK

Brill Street + Company recently surveyed Chicagoland Gen Yers about what they look for in the workplace. Instead of just listing the results, we’re going to list them and illuminate them with 30 Rock GIFs just because. Let’s get started! When asked what the most important perk of the workplace is, Gen Y picked benefits Read More

SOCIAL MEDIA AND THE #GENYJOBHUNT – PART 2

On Friday, we shared with you the importance of using social media in your job hunt. Today, we’ll share some tips on how to better utilize LinkedIn in your social job hunt. CREATE A PROFESSIONAL LINKEDIN PROFILE If you aren’t already on LinkedIn, why not? It is the most important social media channel to propel Read More

SOCIAL MEDIA AND THE #GENYJOBHUNT – PART 1

Did you make it to Social Media Week Chicago this year? We covered some of the information about Gen Y highlighted by others this week, but we also wanted to share what you missed if you weren’t able to attend our presentation: Social Media and the #GenYJobHunt. Talent Manager Maddi Brody and Social Media Coordinator Read More

GEN Y THIS WEEK

This week Chicago hosted a series of special events for Social Media Week. If you have never been, I suggest thinking about attending next year’s series. All of the events are free assuming you signed up for the open spots available on the 182 event, jam-packed schedule. This year was a special one for all Read More

GEN Y THIS WEEK

With my last semester of college rolling out this week, I have found my schedule jam-packed with things I need to accomplish in a day’s time. Luckily, there are a few tricks you can use to help yourself stay organized and productive. There are three important times of the day where being productive is essential Read More

MOVING TO THE CITY ON A GEN Y BUDGET

Last week, an article on Apartment Therapy caught my eye: How Much Does it Really Cost to Live in Chicago? While a few things were a bit scary – the median rent for a two bedroom in Gold Coast is $5100 – overall, Chicago was more affordable than LA, Brooklyn and Boston. Still, with the Read More

GEN Y THIS WEEK

Photo Courtesy of engadget.com Generation Y has grown up with the tech world in their hands, creating a monumental rise in the consumer industry. With the ability to buy and shop online using tablets and smartphones, retail stores have been handed a click and go system to shopping. This tech shopping has undoubtedly made the Read More

CHICAGO SECRETS REVEALED

Were you ever at work, clicking through websites, Googling “Interesting Facts About…” and reading about something random? We think a daily dose of internet browsing comes in handy sometimes, so we put together a list of 15 things we found perusing sites about our hometown Chicago- for your enjoyment.

GEN Y THIS WEEK

Photo Courtesy of ubergizmo.com Ninety-One Percent. That is the score I received after taking Pew Research Center’s “How Millennial Are You?” quiz. The items that are listed to figure out just how “millennial” you are range from how much television you watch to if you have tattoos and piercings. The quiz made me think about Read More

HOW TO BECOME A BRILL STREETER

You’ve learned about our open positions and are interested in becoming a Brill Streeter. Not sure what that looks like? We’ve put together a guide for the steps to becoming a Brill Streeter. Take the first step by applying to one of our positions.

GEN Y THIS WEEK

Every Thursday, we bring you the latest stories to affect Gen Y, particularly in the workplace. This week, we’re taking a break to join the rest of the Internet in discussing a particular member of Gen Y – Miley Cyrus – and what you can learn from her now infamous performance at Sunday’s VMAs. The Read More

JUGGLING FIVE BALLS IN THE AIR

Last week, I was reading my LinkedIn newsfeed and came across this quote: “Imagine life as a game in which you are juggling some five balls in the air. You name them: work, family, health, friends and spirit. And you’re keeping all of these in the air. You will soon understand that work is a Read More

GEN Y THIS WEEK

Interacting has changed as Generation Y clamors the work scene. This week we saw a collage of ways that Gen Y has related to each other, whether in person or through song, pictures, or posts. Take a look at how this Generation is creatively interacting with one another. FREELANCERS AND WORKSPACE Working from home is Read More

THE IMPORTANCE OF A THANK YOU LETTER

You have just rocked out your job interview and are feeling on top of the world -good for you! But don’t forget about the vital follow-up letter/email. You already learned the smart questions to ask your interviewer in our past post, but now we will take a look at how to impress your interviewer after Read More

GEN Y THIS WEEK

Gen Y grew up with and revolutionized social media. It’s changed the way we interact with each other, including how we interact with our co-workers. Our data shows nearly 60 percent of Gen Yers are Facebook friends with co-workers on the same level as them, and 20 percent are Facebook friends with their immediate supervisor. Read More

4 REASONS TO USE BRILL STREET FOR THE JOB HUNT

Recruitment agencies are becoming more and more prevalent in the workforce. Rather than employing a full-time HR employee, companies are seeking out third party recruiters to take care of their resume evaluating, interviewing and staffing. If you think about it, using a third party recruiter makes a lot of sense for companies. Especially startups and Read More

GEN Y THIS WEEK

Geek Week, Geek Out This week marks what YouTube hopes is the first of many Geek Weeks. Are you an anime obsessed, game addicted, and comic-reading geek? Great! There has never been a better time for you to literally “geek-out” and celebrate what you are. Being a geeky bunch here at Brill Street, we would Read More

HOW DO YOU COMMUTE?

Did you know the average commuter in Chicago spends 31.9 minutes commuting to work, each way? It’s the most time of any city, according to USA Today, and 20 percent longer than the average commute for all Americans. Over the course of the year, if you commute both ways, five days a week, 50 weeks Read More

MY CHICAGO: A WANDERLUST IN THE WINDY CITY

Moving to Chicago a brief two weeks after graduation was as stunning a decision as any for me. I am an insatiable wanderlust from Minneapolis, a city girl who is always looking for the next adventure. It is so common in my life to whimsically jump on a red-eye flight to the middle of nowhere Read More

GEN Y THIS WEEK

Introducing a new weekly feature, Gen Y This Week. Each week we’ll share with you insights from across the web about Gen Y, and because we love our home in Chicago, the occasional story about our city. GEN Y IMPACTING RESPONSE TO SNOWSTORMS AND TORNADOS Code for America, a non-profit organization that offers year-long fellowships Read More

GEN Y: IT’S TIME TO STEP UP

Last week, our CEO, Kevin C. Carlson, sent out a call to action for executives leading Gen Y employees. It was simple – let go. By letting go, executives open up countless opportunities for you, as a Gen Y employee, to step up. But what does that really entail? In his post, Kevin addressed five Read More