I grew up in a huge apartment building in Queens, NY. There were many kids in the building and there was a playground on the grounds of the apartment building. The playground was a dilapidated mess...the swings were often broken, the slides were rusty, and the benches were full of splinters. But for...
In Networking Sometimes a Conversation About Nothing is Something
Probably the biggest complaint I hear from job seekers about networking tools like Facebook and Twitter is that most people write about nothing. And following someone who writes about nothing is a waste of time. But is a conversation about nothing really nothing or can it sometimes turn into somethi...
Some Great Questions About Online Networking
Today I had the privilege of being the keynote speaker at the Metropolitan New York College Career Planning Officers Association (MNYCCPOA) conference. My presentation on career branding tips using online identity and networking tools for job search generated some inciteful comments and questions f...
Online Networking Sites: A Cautionary Tale
The explosion of online networking sites has turned job search on its head and prompted many to supplement their traditional job search strategies with a Web 2.0 component to better market their candidacy and extend their career brand footprint and reach. I'm a huge fan of leveraging Web 2.0 tools t...
Ask the Recruiter Part Three
For this week's Ask the Recruiter series I interviewed Laura Lashbrook of Clarity, a boutique staffing firm in New York City specializing in temporary and permanent administrative, support, and entry-level positions. What are the three most important interview questions you ask candidates? "...
42 Rules for 24-Hour Success On LinkedIn
I still meet a lot of people in job search who are not familiar with LinkedIn or if they are, they have no idea how to leverage its power for an effective job search campaign. I just finished reading 42 Rules for 24-Hour Success on LinkedIn. This is a great book for the LinkedIn novice because aut...
Reconnect With Your Network During the Holidays
Sometimes reconnecting with someone you haven't talked to in awhile can be awkward. And if you only reach out to your network when you need something, your intentions may be questioned.It is important to stay connected to your network throughout the year, but if you have let some of your relationshi...
Twitter Means Business
Over the weekend I read Twitter Means Business: How Microblogging Can Help or Hurt Your Business by Julio Ojeda-Zapata. The book explores how Twitter can help companies put a human face on their businesses, build a following, and deepen customer relationships. Julio also takes a look at how com...
More on Smart Networking
I recently read Liz Lynch's new book, Smart Networking: Attract a Following in Person and Online. The book is chock full of tips for gaining a comfort level with networking, expanding your reach, building your brand, and just having fun with the process. Liz's recommendations are always authentic...
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...