Posts for "Networking"


5 Major Social Networking Job Search Mistakes to Avoid in 2012

From CAREEREALISM » CAREEREALISM | Career Management and Job Search Blog
December 14, 2011 at 1:00 am
If you’re engaged in a job search right now, take some time during the holiday season to revamp your job search strategy and make sure you aren’t committing any of these job ... (more)

Why Patience Kills

From Personal Branding Blog - Dan Schawbel
December 13, 2011 at 6:30 am
You succeed through speed in today’s business environment. Patience is no virtue. It’s a relationship killer, deal killer and career killer. If patience is a leg of your personal ... (more)

9 Things LinkedIn Should Do Right Now

From CAREEREALISM » CAREEREALISM | Career Management and Job Search Blog
December 13, 2011 at 2:00 am
LinkedIn is a great way to network with other business professionals. But it does have some easily corrected problems. Of course, LinkedIn is not the king (or queen) of customer ... (more)

The Day The Spotlight Is On You

From Personal Branding Blog - Dan Schawbel
December 9, 2011 at 2:30 pm
Many of us grew up in more or less protected environments, surrounded by the love and company of family and neighbors who knew us well. We effortlessly built up a network of friends ... (more)

3 LinkedIn Profile Settings You Probably Don’t Know About But Should

From CAREEREALISM » CAREEREALISM | Career Management and Job Search Blog
December 9, 2011 at 2:00 am
Why are we even talking about social media in the context of job search? Simple! Recruiters are using social media to find talent. In fact, several surveys in the last few years ... (more)

Collecting Business Cards is NOT Networking

From CAREEREALISM » CAREEREALISM | Career Management and Job Search Blog
December 9, 2011 at 1:30 am
Believe me. I understand the frustration. You have been unemployed for a considerable period of time. You are having trouble making ends meet. You are trying your best. You ... (more)

Taking Your Social Networking Offline

From Young Entrepreneur - Small Business & Entrepreneur Community » Blog
December 6, 2011 at 7:00 am
It seems as though everywhere you look, there’s another blog post, article, or news story about social media. If a person didn’t know better, you might think social networking ... (more)

12/16 Winter Warmer at the Ward: A Very Fractured Atlas Holiday

From Emerging Leaders of New York Arts
December 5, 2011 at 3:14 pm
Fractured Atlas and 3rd Ward are throwing a party! On December 16th you’ll have a chance to come together with artists from all over New York City, drink some wine, meet ... (more)

How to Apply for a Job Internally

From Alexandra Levit's Water Cooler Wisdom
December 1, 2011 at 9:00 am
In this job market, when it’s generally safest to stay where you are, the internal move has become a popular option for dissatisfied employees.  But how should you handle ... (more)

Top 5 Holiday Networking Tips

From CAREEREALISM » CAREEREALISM | Career Management and Job Search Blog
December 1, 2011 at 2:00 am
Whether it be The Day of Ashura, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, Bodhi Day, Virgin of Guadalupe, Las Posadas, Christmas or just a reason to pull out the Santa and Elves costumes; you cannot ... (more)

Do You Talk About Yourself Too Much at Work?

From Alexandra Levit's Water Cooler Wisdom
November 28, 2011 at 9:00 am
Some people start out just wanting to share quality information, and so others listen to them in order to learn and reap of the benefit of the experience and knowledge. Unfortunately, ... (more)

Your Essential LinkedIn Guide: Harness the Awesomeness

From CAREEREALISM » CAREEREALISM | Career Management and Job Search Blog
November 22, 2011 at 2:00 am
Not long ago, I did a post on why everyone needs a resume, even YOU. It’s the single most valuable bit of career advice I give to clients, friends, and associates. Bottom line ... (more)

11/30 ELNYA Happy Hour in Williamsburg

From Emerging Leaders of New York Arts
November 22, 2011 at 1:53 am
What are you doing next Wednesday?  Come grab a beer and a bite with your NYC art buds before the holidays completely hijack us ’til January.WHEN:  Wednesday, November ... (more)

Are You Well Connected on LinkedIn?

From CAREEREALISM » CAREEREALISM | Career Management and Job Search Blog
November 21, 2011 at 1:30 am
Many LinkedIn members wonder how to increase their number of connections in a short period of time. Others wonder if it’s a question of quantity versus quality. The truth ... (more)

Find Hidden Jobs Never Found on Traditional Job Boards

From Personal Branding Blog - Dan Schawbel
November 19, 2011 at 6:30 am
Quit wasting your time on the traditional job boards. The monstrously big career building boards. If that’s where you’re spending a lot of your job search, thinking ... (more)

See Yourself as Others See You

From Alexandra Levit's Water Cooler Wisdom
November 17, 2011 at 9:00 am
Over at the Harvard Business Review blogs, Linda Hill and Kent Lineback have a terrific post on the importance of knowing how your words and actions are perceived by those who ... (more)

How to Statistically Increase Your Chances of Being Memorable

From CAREEREALISM » CAREEREALISM | Career Management and Job Search Blog
November 16, 2011 at 2:00 am
I recently conducted a completely unscientific experiment, yet I’m convinced my findings could be a networking game-changer for millions of Americans. Here’s What I Did… It ... (more)

11/15 Junior Committee of Dance/NYC 2nd Monthly Mix Up

From Emerging Leaders of New York Arts
November 12, 2011 at 10:38 am
Join Us Tuesday, November 15th, 6:30-8:30pm at Forum bar in Union Square (127 4th Ave between 12th and 13th) RSVP for our second Monthly Mix Up here: http://jcommmixup.eventbrite.com/ Hosted ... (more)

Pioneers Have Passion, Settlers Accept Stagnation

From Personal Branding Blog - Dan Schawbel
November 12, 2011 at 6:30 am
Do you have passion? Do you have something you love to do or want to achieve, and you are constantly working and thinking about how to get there? Or are you marching in place, ... (more)

TowsonGlobal’s Business Plan Competition Returns

From BizPlanCompetitions
November 9, 2011 at 1:03 pm
The time has arrived! TowsonGlobal’s Business Plan Competition is back for a second year. The inaugural competition brought entries from a diverse group of entrepreneurs with ... (more)

11/16 The Fusion of Fine Art and Fashion

From Emerging Leaders of New York Arts
November 9, 2011 at 11:12 am
On Wednesday, November 16th from 7:00 – 9:30 pm General Assembly and Active Ideas Productions host: The Fusion of Fine Art and Fashion The Fusion of Fine Art and Fashion ... (more)

What Do You Do?

From Life Without Pants
November 9, 2011 at 8:01 am
The inevitable icebreaker question that comes up when you meet someone is “What do you do?” I’ve never been a fan of it – because your work should never ... (more)

5 Benefits of Being Part of a Network

From CAREEREALISM » CAREEREALISM | Career Management and Job Search Blog
November 9, 2011 at 1:30 am
There is and has always been great power in building networks, but more importantly using and leveraging them in today’s business and career world. In a relatively short time, building ... (more)

5 Ways to Bolster Your Job Prospects — Even in a Tight Economy

From Gradversity
November 8, 2011 at 8:45 pm
During economic slumps, many of us may be tempted to stop looking for ways to advance our careers. It seems good enough to hold on to the entry-level job we were lucky enough to ... (more)

4 Ways to Succeed at a Start-Up

From Alexandra Levit's Water Cooler Wisdom
November 7, 2011 at 9:00 am
I recently had the opportunity to meet Sarah Fudin, a young professional working with 2tor, Inc, an education start-up company that partners with elite universities to bring master ... (more)