Is Your Career LinkedIn?
October 15, 2008
Social networking is the buzzword of the moment…Facebook, MySpace, Plaxo, LinkedIn and many more. People are asking, “is it relevant to my career or professional life?” With so many options, it’s easy to become overwhelmed if you’re trying to figure it all out, and you may even question whether it’s worth the time to invest in setting up an online profile.
If you’re searching for a new job, wanting to change careers, trying to advance in your current field, developing your credibility as subject matter expert in your field, or building your own entrepreneurial venture, LinkedIn is an invaluable resource. Read more
Networking is Not a Dirty Word
August 28, 2008
You walk into a room filled with people. You look left. You look right. All you see are dozens of people wearing “Hi, My Name is ____” badges. You panic. You want to run and hide. “I don’t want to make small talk with these strangers,” you cry to yourself. But alas, you’re here, at the dreaded networking event. Anxiety sets in. You want to go home and never go to another networking event again.
It doesn’t have to be this way. We all make excuses for not networking: “I don’t want to sell myself,” “I don’t want to impose on anyone,” “It feels sleazy,” “I hate small talk.” There are many more excuses, but they all miss the point: Networking is a valuable tool that enhances your job search, your career advancement, and enables you to find a satisfying and rewarding career path and more. Overcoming the resistance to networking is crucial to your career, job search, and life. Read more
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