I like Brazen Careerist. If you haven't visited the site, it's a useful resource for college students and recent grads in that it will a) syndicate your blog (you do have a blog, right?) and b) serve as a social network for young, aspiring professionals.

One of the website's founders, Penelope Trunk, has an interesting post on her personal blog today centered on lessons her experience with Brazen Careerist has taught her about finding the right job. One point particularly stuck out to me:

A lot of people say they should be doing a job they do not have the authority to do. Here’s some news, though: You’d be doing it already if you were great at it. Ryan Healy is now Chief Operating Officer at Brazen Careerist because he’s already shown he can do the job. That’s how you get serious promotions: doing the job first, in an outstanding way.

This is the best way to stand out in an organization. They say dress for the job you want, not the job you have. This says, work for the job you want, not the job you have. That isn't to say you should not be doing the work that is assigned for you. Not at all. What I mean is, do that work, plus the other tasks that will make you stand out to your supervisors. Go above and beyond, and show the talent and skills that you feel would make you eligible for more responsibility. Sure, it's a bit of a risk. It may piss some people off. But success is often times built on the backs of risk. So take the shot, surprise somebody and prove your worth.

Let's get to some Links ...

Careerealism Explains the True Meaning of a Job Description: "Some employers have a tendency to use verbiage that makes their open positions sound better than they really are. Over the years, I’ve noticed some popular job descriptors that should be viewed as warning flags a potential employer might be trying to put an overly optimistic spin on a less-than-stellar work situation." There's also a handy translation guide.

KeppieCareers Profiles JobShouts: JobShouts is a new job search tool that is attempting to use social networking to connect job seekers to potential employers. It's relatively new to the game, but seems like a novel idea. You enter your location and your skills and it attempts to match you up with an available job. Check it out.

The Career Doctor Provides Resume Resources: I liked this: "I think the most important thing any job-seeker should do before attempting to write a resume is to first sit down and make a list of your skills and accomplishments from all your previous experiences (work, volunteer, school, etc.) because you will take from this list those critical skills and accomplishments — not your duties and responsibilities — that highlight your fit for the next job you are seeking. "