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Re: Yes, I’m Going to Work For Brazen Careerist

Monica O'Brien — Fri, 25 Apr 2008 12:03:16 -0000

Hi everyone,

Thanks for the comments and congrats. I might write a post about MBTI sometime soon, because I've learned a lot more about it since writing this post. I also decided I was more INTP than INTJ, and I made my husband take the test again and he is ISFJ, almost the exact opposite of me, which I find fascinating.

Re: Yes, I’m Going to Work For Brazen Careerist

NML — Fri, 25 Apr 2008 07:13:46 -0000

Congrats Monica! I have no clue what you're doing in your new job but it sounds mysterious and interesting! Good luck!

Re: Yes, I’m Going to Work For Brazen Careerist

Daisy Swan — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 00:26:36 -0000

I love the MBTI and use it as a way to understand everyone in know. Great to know you 'fit' with your colleagues. Sounds like you've done a great job of creating a great job. Congratulations, Monica - You're a great role model for people everywhere ;-)

Re: Yes, I’m Going to Work For Brazen Careerist

Ekathleen — Tue, 22 Apr 2008 14:25:15 -0000

I work for an HR Conulting firm and we use tests like that for clients so they get the "right fit." It is becoming very popular! Congrats on the new job!

Re: Yes, I’m Going to Work For Brazen Careerist

Greg Rollett — Tue, 22 Apr 2008 11:32:01 -0000

Congrats Monica,

Looks like a crazy move, but with all the great things happening over at Brazen I'm sure you will play a huge part in taking them to that next level!

Re: Yes, I’m Going to Work For Brazen Careerist

Angela — Tue, 22 Apr 2008 08:57:41 -0000

Hey Monica,

I was interested to know your next move when I read your previous post about quitting your job, but I wasn't expecting the move to Brazen Careerist! Wow. That's really awesome. I can only imagine that that will mean quite a change for you! Definitely keep us updated.

By the way, for some reason, I totally would've pegged you for an extrovert - I guess it's hard to tell these things over a blog.

Best of luck!

Re: Yes, I’m Going to Work For Brazen Careerist

Michelle Garcia — Mon, 21 Apr 2008 20:24:41 -0000

we're Amy. I'm an ENTP hehe

congrats, Monica!!

Re: Yes, I’m Going to Work For Brazen Careerist

Amy — Mon, 21 Apr 2008 19:35:13 -0000

That is interesting about introverted/extroverted with blogging/writing. I am ENTP. I am 1 of the only librarians that I know that is an E, not an I.

Re: Yes, I’m Going to Work For Brazen Careerist

Monica O'Brien — Mon, 21 Apr 2008 19:27:29 -0000

Amy, my Myers-Briggs type is INTJ/P. I was half-joking when I wrote that it almost determined whether they hired me, but companies do use personality tests to make hiring decisions sometimes. Brandon A at Newly Corporate wrote about this a few months ago, and one of the biggest problems with using PTs is they are self-scored, and people may view themselves differently than they actually are, or could lie to get the job. For men, this info is more of a nice-to-know than a determining factor.

To answer your question, I think any company that uses personality tests as information for hiring decisions ultimately wants to have a balance of personality types.

As for what type of personality is more likely to be a blogger, the only thing I think would have to be the same is Introvertedness. Because extroverts are out there talking about their ideas, not writing about them... But there are varying degrees, and despite labeling myself as introverted I'm pretty sociable.

Re: Yes, I’m Going to Work For Brazen Careerist

Amy — Mon, 21 Apr 2008 18:35:33 -0000

How exciting!!!! I also read that blog.

Just curious, what is your Myers-Briggs type? What do you think they were looking for??? i think this is interesting.. What is a typical blogger's MB type..?

Re: Yes, I’m Going to Work For Brazen Careerist

Devin Reams — Mon, 21 Apr 2008 17:35:14 -0000

Very cool! I look forward to seeing where things go. Good luck. :)

Re: Yes, I’m Going to Work For Brazen Careerist

Monica O'Brien — Mon, 21 Apr 2008 17:20:36 -0000

Thanks to everyone for the congrats. Twitter is another thing I'm updating regularly now as a result of this move, so feel free to follow me and I will follow you too (my name is moni247).

It will definitely be an interesting experience, and I'm sure I'll blog about it sometimes, but I don't think the majority of the content on Twenty Set will change. I realized today that I've strayed a little from the reason I started Twenty Set - to help people. I'm looking forward to concentrating on that in the coming weeks, and working at BC will give me that opportunity.

Re: Yes, I’m Going to Work For Brazen Careerist

Travis Hines — Mon, 21 Apr 2008 17:19:23 -0000

Huge congrats Monica. This'll be an enormous learning opp for you working directly with someone like Penelope.

Re: Yes, I’m Going to Work For Brazen Careerist

Holly Hoffman — Mon, 21 Apr 2008 17:02:33 -0000

SO JEALOUS! ;) Congrats, girl.

Re: Yes, I’m Going to Work For Brazen Careerist

Michael Henreckson — Mon, 21 Apr 2008 16:50:55 -0000

Should definitely be an interesting experience, wouldn't you say? :)

Re: Yes, I’m Going to Work For Brazen Careerist

kristen — Mon, 21 Apr 2008 16:21:29 -0000

Snaps! I just added you on twitter. CAn't wait to hear more!

Re: Yes, I’m Going to Work For Brazen Careerist

Matt @ Corporate Hack — Mon, 21 Apr 2008 15:59:10 -0000

Congrats Monica - that's really exciting!!!

Re: Yes, I’m Going to Work For Brazen Careerist

Monica O'Brien — Mon, 21 Apr 2008 15:55:20 -0000

Yana, thanks for your support. I don't actually know the details of the company's earnings, but the website is only one part of the company. Sorry I can't be of more help on that one!

Re: Yes, I’m Going to Work For Brazen Careerist

yana — Mon, 21 Apr 2008 15:25:11 -0000

Congratulations on the new job! I'm excited to see how things turn out. I've always wondered, though, how does a Web site like Brazen Careerist make money?