by Barbara Safani | Sep 7, 2008 | career management, networking, on-line identity
I just got an invitation to connect from someone on LinkedIn with the following message: “Since you are a person I trust, I want to invite you to join my network on LinkedIn.” I have some real issues with this invitation and here’s why: This message...
by Barbara Safani | Sep 2, 2008 | career management, networking, on-line identity
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...
by Barbara Safani | Aug 15, 2008 | interviews, networking
Swedish wrestler Ara Abrahamian rejected his bronze medal at the Olympics this week after complaining that the judging was unfair. In the world of interviewing, losing a job to another candidate can also be a huge disappointment. When a job seeker is passed over for...
by Barbara Safani | Aug 8, 2008 | career management, networking, resume
A few days ago I heard a story about someone who quit their job over the content of an email. Through conversation and a few apologies, the employee returned to work, but when you think about it, it’s amazing how powerful email can be. A mis-use of capital...
by Barbara Safani | Jul 7, 2008 | networking
Do you have a business card that quickly conveys information about your professional identity and the value you can bring to an employer? There is so much great information you can put on your card to go past “name, rank, and serial number.” Chris Brogan...
by Barbara Safani | May 26, 2008 | networking
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...
