Tag Archives: social networking
MSNBC Completely Misunderstands Twitter Job Search
MSNBC recently published an article entitled “Social Networking seldom gets new grads hired.” The article tries to argue that social media is not an effective way to land a job, but instead, only proves that many students simply aren’t taking advantage of the tools. The article goes on to misunderstand how social media fits into
What’s Your Online Reputation Network Worth To You? What If It Went Away?
I just did something that may surprise many of you. I just set my social online personal network back to zero (yes, 0), and did it on purpose!
Tips for Personal Brand Management – Think and Plan Ahead to Differentiate Yourself
When you think about social media, is your first impression about the technology or about people?
If your first thought is about the technology, whether it be Twitter or Facebook or LinkedIn or whatever, it all started with a person’s thought. If you thought about a person or people, whether it be Gary Vaynerchuk or Chris Brogan or Dan Schawbel or whomever, they began with an early thought about a passion.
It does not matter which you thought of first, but what does matter is how they differentiated themselves in this particular space. And you know what, all of you reading this know the technology or have an idea who they are. Now that is personal branding.
How to Use Twitter to Find a Job- An introduction to “The Twitter Job Search Guide”
With a strategic plan in place, Twitter can have a powerful impact on job search.
Personal Brand Management – Use the Ongoing Personal Brand Review
It is easy to say that engagement and value is the essence of social networking, but it truly is the case. The more you provide helpful tips, recommendations, and insightful posts the more you will be at the top of others’ minds. Personal branding is a hotly discussed topic but it is one that affords you the ability to take ownership of your career direction.
Job Search Tips: Engage With a Company or an Individual?
When it comes to a job search, there is a big question to consider; is it better to interact with the company presence on a social network or with someone who works at that company? My recommendation is to do both.
Online Reputation Management Tips: How Facebook Can Affect Your Job
Much talk about Facebook and jobs includes advice about how people should not state how they hate their job, their boss, or their company. Other advice is along the lines of watching what type of photos you might post. However, you can say a whole lot about yourself without ever mentioning your job or your company.
Job Search Tips – How To Use Facebook as a Job Search Help
Yes, all the hype is around Twitter and LinkedIn over the best ways to find a new job these days. But, I still think that Facebook is highly underutilized in the job search. And with the Facebook community being the 3rd largest country in the world, why not look to start here instead?
How to Use Social Media – 7 Tricks To Enhance Your LinkedIn Experience
For many, LinkedIn causes confusion – what is it, exactly? Is it a virtual Rolodex, a place to showcase one’s resume, or is it a social network? My answer – yes, yes, and yes.
Social Media Tips – Too Many Social Media Toys Not a Bad Thing
The ability for you to expand your online network has never been greater. What is important is how you utilize all of these networking tools to your advantage.
