Comments on: What does Social Media Mean to Building a Personal Brand, Brand Builder or Time Waster? http://blog.brandyourself.com/personal-brand/how-to-personal-brand/what-does-social-media-mean-to-building-a-personal-brand-brand-builder-or-time-waster/ Tips to become more hirable, strengthen your personal brand and build a remarkable web presence Sun, 12 Feb 2012 12:07:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: Cassie Wallace http://blog.brandyourself.com/personal-brand/how-to-personal-brand/what-does-social-media-mean-to-building-a-personal-brand-brand-builder-or-time-waster/comment-page-1/#comment-7310 Cassie Wallace Mon, 08 Mar 2010 07:01:54 +0000 http://blog.brand-yourself.com/?p=6503#comment-7310 @Ryan The guy had friended me on FB, randomly I suppose based on the fact that I am a) in the Pittsburgh business community and had some mutual friends b) a college student (part of his company's target demographic). During winter break, I was looking for interesting internships to apply to, and scanned his profile.<br><br>Long story short, they had an internship position, I sent my resume over (via email, no less) and landed an interview.<br><br>Just subscribed to your PB101's RSS... looking forward to reading it. @Ryan The guy had friended me on FB, randomly I suppose based on the fact that I am a) in the Pittsburgh business community and had some mutual friends b) a college student (part of his company's target demographic). During winter break, I was looking for interesting internships to apply to, and scanned his profile.

Long story short, they had an internship position, I sent my resume over (via email, no less) and landed an interview.

Just subscribed to your PB101's RSS… looking forward to reading it.

]]> By: Cassie Wallace http://blog.brandyourself.com/personal-brand/how-to-personal-brand/what-does-social-media-mean-to-building-a-personal-brand-brand-builder-or-time-waster/comment-page-1/#comment-6978 Cassie Wallace Mon, 08 Mar 2010 02:01:54 +0000 http://blog.brand-yourself.com/?p=6503#comment-6978 @Ryan The guy had friended me on FB, randomly I suppose based on the fact that I am a) in the Pittsburgh business community and had some mutual friends b) a college student (part of his company's target demographic). During winter break, I was looking for interesting internships to apply to, and scanned his profile.<br><br>Long story short, they had an internship position, I sent my resume over (via email, no less) and landed an interview.<br><br>Just subscribed to your PB101's RSS... looking forward to reading it. @Ryan The guy had friended me on FB, randomly I suppose based on the fact that I am a) in the Pittsburgh business community and had some mutual friends b) a college student (part of his company's target demographic). During winter break, I was looking for interesting internships to apply to, and scanned his profile.

Long story short, they had an internship position, I sent my resume over (via email, no less) and landed an interview.

Just subscribed to your PB101's RSS… looking forward to reading it.

]]> By: Loribeth Dalton http://blog.brandyourself.com/personal-brand/how-to-personal-brand/what-does-social-media-mean-to-building-a-personal-brand-brand-builder-or-time-waster/comment-page-1/#comment-6930 Loribeth Dalton Thu, 25 Feb 2010 08:26:55 +0000 http://blog.brand-yourself.com/?p=6503#comment-6930 Social Media...specifically LinkedIn has been directly responsible for me obtaining new clients as an Executive Career Coach and for helping several of my clients make connections that landed them jobs. My primary goal is to connect my executives to Headhunters and key executives nationwide. I have been able in one year to have over 3100 first level connections and 15 Million in my total network. This has allowed me to quickly and efficiently make introductions. That's my mission! Twitter has helped me to stay on top of what's hot and current by following though leaders in my areas of interest. I am an open networker on LinkedIn....please connect to me and let me know how I can help you!<br><br>Loribeth Dalton<br>Executive Career Coach<br><a href="http://www.linkedin.com/in/loribethdalton" rel="nofollow">http://www.linkedin.com/in/loribethdalton</a><br><a href="mailto:loribethdalton@gmail.com" rel="nofollow">loribethdalton@gmail.com</a> Social Media…specifically LinkedIn has been directly responsible for me obtaining new clients as an Executive Career Coach and for helping several of my clients make connections that landed them jobs. My primary goal is to connect my executives to Headhunters and key executives nationwide. I have been able in one year to have over 3100 first level connections and 15 Million in my total network. This has allowed me to quickly and efficiently make introductions. That's my mission! Twitter has helped me to stay on top of what's hot and current by following though leaders in my areas of interest. I am an open networker on LinkedIn….please connect to me and let me know how I can help you!

Loribeth Dalton
Executive Career Coach
http://www.linkedin.com/in/loribethdalton
loribethdalton@gmail.com

]]> By: Melissa http://blog.brandyourself.com/personal-brand/how-to-personal-brand/what-does-social-media-mean-to-building-a-personal-brand-brand-builder-or-time-waster/comment-page-1/#comment-6929 Melissa Thu, 25 Feb 2010 08:00:08 +0000 http://blog.brand-yourself.com/?p=6503#comment-6929 Social media is definitely worth my time. I completely agree with Scott regarding the importance of online activities translating into either an in-person meeting or a tangible business agreement; without that, it's a bit of an illusion. However, more initial connections are happening via social media among people who perhaps would never have met without it. The sharing of ideas that is happening as a result of those online connections is adding significantly to the overall conversation. Social media is definitely worth my time. I completely agree with Scott regarding the importance of online activities translating into either an in-person meeting or a tangible business agreement; without that, it's a bit of an illusion. However, more initial connections are happening via social media among people who perhaps would never have met without it. The sharing of ideas that is happening as a result of those online connections is adding significantly to the overall conversation.

]]> By: JCR http://blog.brandyourself.com/personal-brand/how-to-personal-brand/what-does-social-media-mean-to-building-a-personal-brand-brand-builder-or-time-waster/comment-page-1/#comment-6923 JCR Wed, 24 Feb 2010 07:44:02 +0000 http://blog.brand-yourself.com/?p=6503#comment-6923 Engaging in social media is essential for almost every company and a huge majority of uni alumni. Compared to what it may gain in future the time you spend today on social media is well invested. Engaging in social media is essential for almost every company and a huge majority of uni alumni. Compared to what it may gain in future the time you spend today on social media is well invested.

]]> By: Ryan Rancatore http://blog.brandyourself.com/personal-brand/how-to-personal-brand/what-does-social-media-mean-to-building-a-personal-brand-brand-builder-or-time-waster/comment-page-1/#comment-6918 Ryan Rancatore Wed, 24 Feb 2010 02:03:25 +0000 http://blog.brand-yourself.com/?p=6503#comment-6918 @DrBret Good point - the response certainly differs depending on who is answering the question.<br><br>@Cassie That is awesome, I'd like to hear more about the process if you don't mind.<br><br>@David Great answer - I suppose it is the tangible nature of the listed items that makes them so easy to measure and evaluate, vs. social media which is ever-changing.<br><br>@Devon Stalkers are welcomed. :-) Isn't that what social media is all about, forming lasting connections via meaningful interactions? Best of luck to you, I appreciate your input.<br><br>@Scott True - I'm with you, continuing the conversation via multiple channels is the way to form REAL connections. <br><br>@Lyle Thanks for providing a real-life example, sounds like your group would have been near-impossible to coordinate without the help of the social web. @DrBret Good point – the response certainly differs depending on who is answering the question.

@Cassie That is awesome, I'd like to hear more about the process if you don't mind.

@David Great answer – I suppose it is the tangible nature of the listed items that makes them so easy to measure and evaluate, vs. social media which is ever-changing.

@Devon Stalkers are welcomed. :-) Isn't that what social media is all about, forming lasting connections via meaningful interactions? Best of luck to you, I appreciate your input.

@Scott True – I'm with you, continuing the conversation via multiple channels is the way to form REAL connections.

@Lyle Thanks for providing a real-life example, sounds like your group would have been near-impossible to coordinate without the help of the social web.

]]> By: bretsimmons http://blog.brandyourself.com/personal-brand/how-to-personal-brand/what-does-social-media-mean-to-building-a-personal-brand-brand-builder-or-time-waster/comment-page-1/#comment-6917 bretsimmons Tue, 23 Feb 2010 21:32:46 +0000 http://blog.brand-yourself.com/?p=6503#comment-6917 Love this post, Ryan. For me, it is a brand builder. I do know a lot of folks that are wasting time because they are either getting bad advice or just too lazy to do this right. They want something for nothing. No instant pudding in personal branding. Thanks! Bret Love this post, Ryan. For me, it is a brand builder. I do know a lot of folks that are wasting time because they are either getting bad advice or just too lazy to do this right. They want something for nothing. No instant pudding in personal branding. Thanks! Bret

]]> By: Cassie Wallace http://blog.brandyourself.com/personal-brand/how-to-personal-brand/what-does-social-media-mean-to-building-a-personal-brand-brand-builder-or-time-waster/comment-page-1/#comment-8230 Cassie Wallace Tue, 23 Feb 2010 19:47:00 +0000 http://blog.brand-yourself.com/?p=6503#comment-8230 I got an interview through Facebook. I was looking at someone's profile, went through to their company, applied and got 2 interviews with the company. Didn't end up taking a job there, but made some strong connections with a few people in my field. I got an interview through Facebook. I was looking at someone’s profile, went through to their company, applied and got 2 interviews with the company. Didn’t end up taking a job there, but made some strong connections with a few people in my field.

]]> By: David Lanphear http://blog.brandyourself.com/personal-brand/how-to-personal-brand/what-does-social-media-mean-to-building-a-personal-brand-brand-builder-or-time-waster/comment-page-1/#comment-8229 David Lanphear Tue, 23 Feb 2010 19:39:00 +0000 http://blog.brand-yourself.com/?p=6503#comment-8229 Most of the other options listed above are static. Social Media is constant, dynamic and changing. That's why it feels more rewarding and has a bigger draw. Is it actually beneficial, though? I'd say so. It helps you stay informed, make connections, and helps you grow and enhance the other aspects of your life you use the other 23 hours in a day for. So social media isn't a replacement for time, it's a jumping point to express and grow your interest in the other 23 hours a day...and possibly build a following of likewise believers. Most of the other options listed above are static. Social Media is constant, dynamic and changing. That’s why it feels more rewarding and has a bigger draw. Is it actually beneficial, though? I’d say so. It helps you stay informed, make connections, and helps you grow and enhance the other aspects of your life you use the other 23 hours in a day for. So social media isn’t a replacement for time, it’s a jumping point to express and grow your interest in the other 23 hours a day…and possibly build a following of likewise believers.

]]> By: Devon Jordan http://blog.brandyourself.com/personal-brand/how-to-personal-brand/what-does-social-media-mean-to-building-a-personal-brand-brand-builder-or-time-waster/comment-page-1/#comment-6915 Devon Jordan Tue, 23 Feb 2010 18:33:44 +0000 http://blog.brand-yourself.com/?p=6503#comment-6915 Wow, second time commenting on one of your blog posts, I feel a bit stalker-ish...<br><br>With that out of the way, I am a strong believer of Social Media as a tool to increase you personal or business brand recognition, get a job, or increase business. Almost everything I have read, online and otherwise, reinforces my opinion. Take a look at the Socialnomics book, and you'll know what I mean. Ultimately it is how you use Social Media to get ahead though. Casual browsing and chatting with your friends probably isn't going to land you your next job.<br><br>Has it actually helped me? No, not yet, but I'm still new to the "Using Social Media to Get Ahead" game. I'm building "Brand Me" and knowledge as we go, and in doing so have met some awesome people, both online and in the real world. I know that these connections will ultimately help me find a job if/when I get this college thing out of the way. I have demonstrated enough confidence and understanding in the SM field to get my Dad to let me manage his venture into the field.<br><br>If this doesn't all work out, I'm going to be pretty bummed, I would have loved to have finished 73 books last year... Wow, second time commenting on one of your blog posts, I feel a bit stalker-ish…

With that out of the way, I am a strong believer of Social Media as a tool to increase you personal or business brand recognition, get a job, or increase business. Almost everything I have read, online and otherwise, reinforces my opinion. Take a look at the Socialnomics book, and you'll know what I mean. Ultimately it is how you use Social Media to get ahead though. Casual browsing and chatting with your friends probably isn't going to land you your next job.

Has it actually helped me? No, not yet, but I'm still new to the “Using Social Media to Get Ahead” game. I'm building “Brand Me” and knowledge as we go, and in doing so have met some awesome people, both online and in the real world. I know that these connections will ultimately help me find a job if/when I get this college thing out of the way. I have demonstrated enough confidence and understanding in the SM field to get my Dad to let me manage his venture into the field.

If this doesn't all work out, I'm going to be pretty bummed, I would have loved to have finished 73 books last year…

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