LinkedIn Groups are a powerful and fast means to establishing your network. They enable you to find a deep and broad range of resources while opening new doors to conversations. They are exceptionally useful for job search activities.
With the popularity of smartphones like the iPhone, Blackberry, and the latest crop of web- and app-enabled handsets from Samsung, Nokia, and others, LinkedIn is a perfect addition to your mobile suite of connectivity tools. Currently, LinkedIn provides a free app for the iPhone and Palm Pre only. A version for Blackberry is forthcoming. Visit [...]
Optimize your LinkedIn profile for greater interest from recruiters and fellow professionals. Stand out in the crowd.
Creating a LinkedIn profile takes some forethought and a little planning. Do it right, do it thoroughly and you will have a solid foundation to begin building out a bigger online reputation.
Getting started with LinkedIn is easy. Make sure you create an impactful profile from the start to network with others.
The rules of politeness have not fallen to the wayside despite how quickly technology enables us to act. Mind your manners and remember the real-world impact of rudeness.
Why social media matters for the job seeker or those who think it is a passing fad. Why you should adopt social media tactics and tools into your job search and daily life.
By becoming more comfortable with networking, I learned a lot about myself. More importantly, I learned that many other people had a lot to learn as well. To boost my job search, I taught myself how to use social media in a smart way. Then I saw how many people were not using it at all. That was how the idea was born for my book.
Courtesy of the New York Times for the social media newbie in your life http://www.nytimes.com/2010/07/08/technology/personaltech/08pogue.html?partner=rss&emc=rss
Summary of my notes from Cindy Pain’s presentation on getting the most out of LinkedIn, presented at the Seattle School for Visual Concepts on April 9, 2009.