Posts for "Networking"


20 Questions Smart Employees Ask Themselves

From Personal Branding Blog - Dan Schawbel
February 7, 2012 at 6:30 am
These 20 questions cover five key areas that are critical to your accurately evaluating how well you’re doing at work. Your answers (or score) predict whether you’re likely ... (more)

New Tool Helps Job Seekers See Connections Inside Companies

From CAREEREALISM » CAREEREALISM | Career and Job Search Blog
February 6, 2012 at 2:00 am
The old adage about it’s not what you know, but who you know is in full effect in today’s job market. Recruiters are posting positions online and being inundated with the number ... (more)

Podcast: Successful Networking

From Stevens Consulting Group
February 1, 2012 at 8:00 am
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Don’t Be a LinkedIn ‘Ignoridiot!’ (15 Ways Around It)

From CAREEREALISM » CAREEREALISM | Career and Job Search Blog
January 30, 2012 at 1:45 am
I just got back from a presentation where I asked audience members to raise their hands to show if they were LinkedIn… and as usual, several people simply sat that question ... (more)

2/27 Creative Conversation: Be Smart About Your Nonprofit’s Finances

From Emerging Leaders of New York Arts
January 26, 2012 at 3:06 pm
Be Smart About Your Nonprofit’s Finances  Do you know the Government guidelines and revenue thresholds regarding  the filing of NYS required financial statements?  Does ... (more)

That Good Old Liberal Arts Degree

From March Communications
January 26, 2012 at 11:42 am
My colleague Meredith wrote an excellent post last week highlighting the importance of the alumni network for soon-to-be college grads. Leveraging this network can help you land ... (more)

Two Important Things to Do While You’re Unemployed

From Personal Branding Blog - Dan Schawbel
January 21, 2012 at 6:30 am
I hope you’re not one of those people who said, “I’m making my job search a full-time job.” I’ve known people who do that. They spend — or at least ... (more)

1/23 Music on Stage & Screen

From Emerging Leaders of New York Arts
January 20, 2012 at 12:45 pm
Behind the Scenes: Music on Stage & Screen A free panel discussion highlighting careers in music, Monday, January 23, 2012 , 6:30 p.m. at the Apollo Theater,  253 West 125th ... (more)

Tips for Making Your Online Image Employer-Ready

From CAREEREALISM » CAREEREALISM | Career Management and Job Search Blog
January 19, 2012 at 1:30 am
Finding out information about other people is much easier than it used to be. Professionals are now going to great lengths to create their own personal brands online. Many people ... (more)

Top Social Media Sites for Nurses

From CAREEREALISM » CAREEREALISM | Career Management and Job Search Blog
January 13, 2012 at 1:30 am
Networking with peers is essential to professional growth and career success. Whether you’re pursuing your Registered Nurse license or already a nurse midwife, social media sites ... (more)

How to Avoid Trouble Online

From Alexandra Levit's Water Cooler Wisdom
January 12, 2012 at 9:00 am
By now, you’ve probably heard of Crystal Cox, the blogger who was sued for libel by Obsidian Financial Group after Cox wrote that some of their business practices were illegal. ... (more)

Are You Offensive When You Network?

From CAREEREALISM » CAREEREALISM | Career Management and Job Search Blog
January 11, 2012 at 2:00 am
I got a very interesting e-mail this week from a colleague I had never met before. He subscribes to my e-mail list, so he gets my weekly content, but we have never actually connected ... (more)

The Interview I Shouldn’t Have Gone On

From Life Is Like a Box of Chocolates
January 9, 2012 at 10:26 pm
Disclosure: This post is an entry in the “Present the Best You” Contest sponsored by Monster.com and their BeKnown app. I was provided with a participant gift that ... (more)

Career Mania 2012 is for YOU!

From CAREEREALISM » CAREEREALISM | Career Management and Job Search Blog
January 7, 2012 at 2:00 am
When we launched CAREEREALISM.com three years ago, the goal was to do our best to help Americans deal with the reality, “Every Job is Temporary.” We started by finding great, ... (more)

Getting Ready for the Real World: Networking Between Campus and the Community

From Young Entrepreneur - Small Business & Entrepreneur Community » Blog
January 5, 2012 at 7:00 am
College life can sometimes feel like a vacuum.  You go to class, you go to meetings, and you go out with your friends (with a nap here and there thrown in). College serves another ... (more)

10 Reasons You Need a Career Coach in 2012

From CAREEREALISM » CAREEREALISM | Career Management and Job Search Blog
January 4, 2012 at 6:30 pm
A good friend recently sent me the link to this CBS Moneywatch article called, “The 10 Myths of Professional Life Coaching.” I’m sure it’s no surprise to all of ... (more)

Career Mania 2012

From CAREEREALISM » CAREEREALISM | Career Management and Job Search Blog
January 4, 2012 at 4:15 pm
It’s coming… and it’s going to change your life. I know you are thinking, “I don’t believe you.” – But, it’s true. Here’s why… Resolutions Are a Waste Every ... (more)

Five Personal Branding Resolutions To Keep In 2012

From Personal Branding Blog - Dan Schawbel
December 31, 2011 at 6:30 am
Well, hell, why not? You’ve made resolutions for everything else so far, why not make resolutions for personal branding next year? Here are five resolutions I wish other ... (more)

Top 5 Most Common Networking Mistakes

From Emerging Leaders of New York Arts
December 30, 2011 at 11:32 am
Feeling resolute about the new year?  Buff up on some quick business tips from Inc. Magazine.  –Selena Top 5 Most Common Networking Mistakes Still trying to tap your network ... (more)

Work LinkedIn Summary Ever

From CAREEREALISM » CAREEREALISM | Career Management and Job Search Blog
December 29, 2011 at 2:00 am
Okay folks, I’m going to give it to you straight: There are certain phrases when used in a LinkedIn profile summary have the same effect as nails on a chalkboard. In other words, ... (more)

Surviving Unemployment: 5 Steps for Coping with Family Holiday Events

From CAREEREALISM » CAREEREALISM | Career Management and Job Search Blog
December 23, 2011 at 2:00 am
Unemployment + holidays + family = stressed to the max. In a parody of seasonal favorite, “The Twelve Days of Christmas,” one of The Twelve Pains of Christmas is facing the ... (more)

10 Most Common Words Used on LinkedIn

From CAREEREALISM » CAREEREALISM | Career Management and Job Search Blog
December 23, 2011 at 1:30 am
On December 13, 2011, LinkedIn released its most overused buzzwords list for 2011. Here is the list of the top 10, with “creative” reigning at the top. When a particular ... (more)

Is Your LinkedIn Profile Holding You Back?

From CAREEREALISM » CAREEREALISM | Career Management and Job Search Blog
December 22, 2011 at 1:00 am
You’ve probably heard others rave about LinkedIn as a job search tool – mentioning recruiters have contacted them through the site, or that they’ve been approached by ... (more)

Holiday Networking Tips for Job Seekers

From Lindsay Olson
December 19, 2011 at 4:55 am
With your social calendar full of holiday parties this time of year, take advantage of the opportunity to network and build contacts that might help you find a job. Here are 10 ... (more)

Five Personal Branding Tools Every Job Candidate Needs

From Personal Branding Blog - Dan Schawbel
December 17, 2011 at 6:30 am
If you want to be taken seriously as a job candidate, and stand out as someone who really knows what they’re doing, and that you’re plugged in, you need to have a few ... (more)