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Category Archives: Networking
Which Are You… a Linker, Liker or Tweeter?
As I write this post, there are still only three main social media outlets: LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter. Let’s focus on the three current biggest social media sites for an informal – but incredibly accurate – personality test. Ready?
This test has only one question:
Which of the three main social networks do you prefer? (Not which do you spend a lot of time on, but where do you feel most at ease, or in your element?) 
Posted in Networking, social media
Tagged Facebook, gen y, LinkedIn, social media, social networking, Twitter
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What Recruiters Really Look for in Your LinkedIn Profile
It’s obvious that LinkedIn is an important tool in the job search. As with any career-related topic that gets a lot of airtime, there is now tons of information, some conflicting, and it’s hard to sift through all of it.
I have spent a lot of time looking for candidates on it and I know what I like to see. So here it is… what recruiters really want to see on your LinkedIn profile:
Posted in job search, LinkedIn, Networking
Tagged job search, LinkedIn, linkedin profile, recruiters
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Stop Networking… Start Building Relationships
If you, like me, feel a wave of panic coming on when you hear the word “networking,” it might be time for a change.
Let’s start by not calling it that. Reframe. Here’s how I’d like you to think about it instead: “relationship building”…
Do I Really Have to Network to Get a Job?
Like it or not, we’re in a tough job market. I spoke to someone recently that was downright angry that what they did in the past just doesn’t seem to work anymore. In two previous job searches (in 1998 and 2005), all he had to do was post his resume on the major job boards. He got calls, interviews, and ultimately his new jobs.
Now he posts his resume, applies to dozens of jobs online… and NOTHING!
Different times call for different measures…
About Face: Live Events Key to Building a Personal Network
As much as we can network and build our brand online, long-lasting relationships must be nurtured in person. And networking events: meet-ups, conferences – and their little-brother “unconferences” – are a great place to get some face time… and make true in-person connections.
But how do you know which events to attend… and which will just be a waste of your time? Here are 3 considerations to consider when choosing where your face-to-face networking time is best spent:
Posted in Career, Career Advice, Networking
Tagged career advice, live events, networking, personal brand, personal network
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Key to More Job Leads: The Alumni Networking Solution
New research from Jobvite found that “Employees hired through referral are hired 55% faster than those who come from a career site.”
If you are frustrated searching job boards, sending resumes into black holes, and not getting responses from prospective employers, the “The Alumni Networking Solution” will help you.
What exactly is The Alumni Networking Solution?
Posted in college graduate, job search, LinkedIn, Networking
Tagged college alumni, job search, LinkedIn, networking tips, networking with alumni
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