I often blog about the important role affinity groups play in a career transition. Affinity groups based on gender or age offer a unique type of bond and networking opportunity and today I learned about a group with an incredible support system and bountiful networking options. The Transition Netw...
The Healing Power of Social Networking
MSNBC ran an article today entitled When You Don't Want to Be Friends on Facebook that I found fascinating. Many commented on the awkwardness of having someone from your junior high or high school days who you haven't talked to in decades find you and ask to friend you on Facebook. I have an entir...
Networking Authentically
Check out these wise words of networking wisdom from Gen Y blogger and entrepreneur Jun Loayza over on the Brazen Careerist blog. Jun reminds us that a bigger online network doesn't mean a better network. Avoid "promiscuous linking" and connect to people you know well or want to get to know ...
Some More Places for Face-to Face Networking
Over on CareerBuilder, there is an article about networking in affinity or non-professional circles that is worth taking a look at. Affinity groups offer some of the best opportunities for networking for a job search because the original bond was created based on the common connection, interest ...
Networking Through Online Affinity Groups
Over on the Stealth Networking Blog, Liz Lynch writes about networking apathy and ways to overcome it. Sometimes people who struggle with networking resist it because they feel the process is unnatural and puts them in situations where they are not comfortable. The key is to find communities that ...
Networking for Members of the Military
In honor of Memorial Day I wanted to put up a post about a networking site dedicated to those who serve in the military. Military Planet is a social network for past and current members of the military. Through the buddy search feature, members can search for each other based on branch number, uni...