I just returned from the Career Directors International (CDI) conference last night. What a great time seeing old colleagues and meeting new ones. A truly enjoyable and informative conference.
For some of the presenters, including Jason Alba, Barbara Safani, and Louise Kursmark, their underlying theme was the importance of using Web 2.0 business and social networks [...]
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Wednesday’s Q & A
Question – Does social marketing help job seekers get noticed?
Answer – Absolutely! Social marketing is moving so fast that it is often tough to keep up with. New sites, blogs, videos and social networks are being introduced daily. “What to use”, “how much to use”, and “is it worth it since my [...]
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Wednesday’s Q&A
Question: I’ve heard networking cards are helpful, what information should I put on it?
Answer: While searching for a job, networking or contact cards are an inexpensive way to provide quick information to anyone you meet. By using your personal contact cards and not a card from the company you work at, it shows potential [...]
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Posted in Career Mgt., Positive Attitude on Apr 10th, 2009
If you want a place to go that is filled with positive, forward-moving individuals, get on Twitter. It takes a while to “get it” but along the way you’ll meet great people and be overwhelmed as I am with the positive interactions I read and have everyday.
No moaning and groaning (for the most part), no [...]
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Posted in Networking, Positive Attitude on Mar 18th, 2009
Remember that song? Man I loved Fleetwood Mac and that song was like an anthem as I was graduating from high school back in the early 80’s and getting ready to embrace the real world…whatever that meant.
Fast forward a few years (OK, maybe a few decades) and I realize I am sharing this same message [...]
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I am finally understanding the obsession many have developed over www.Twitter.com. I joined a while ago and have even posted a few tweets but only had a few followers and a few I was following. Little by little I am beginning to understand the unique appeal it offers for the followers and followed. Those quick [...]
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