I was intrigued by a recent article that claimed that about two thirds of IT professionals are using social network websites. I think this is terrific. For some IT professionals, “people” networking can be harder than getting their CCIE certification so why not make it easier with sites like Facebook, LinkedIn, and MySpace? What matters is staying connected and if these sites can help you do that – bonus!
Here are some tips for how to use these tools for career oriented networking.
"There’s nothing wrong with using these introductions to ask for the 911 on an organization...."
The 911? It's probably best to avoid "cool" terms that you don't normally use yourself. ;)
by Anonymous (not verified) on 8/10/08 at 9:41 pm |reply
hi Paula...this is nice
hi Paula...this is nice aricle giving me a lot of insight to stay connected professionaly.I am a newbie in this profession.Keep writing:).
by Pulkit (not verified) on 8/10/08 at 11:10 pm |reply
Paula,
Great set of
Paula,
Great set of tips.
You don't mention why someone should build their online professional network right now. Build it today because it's easier when you don't need to use it.
That's right - you get treated differently when you say "I'm looking for work and thought I'd reach out to my former business colleagues" instead of "Hey John - it's great to find you on LinkedIn - been a while since Acme.com - I'm trying this out and am happy to connect."
For more LinkedIn advice, check out my blog and free tip sheet - http://www.linkedinpersonaltrainer.com/
steve
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The LinkedIn Personal Trainer
http://www.linkedin.com/in/stevetylock
by Steven Tylock (not verified) on 8/11/08 at 7:11 am |reply
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"There’s nothing wrong
"There’s nothing wrong with using these introductions to ask for the 911 on an organization...."The 911? It's probably best to avoid "cool" terms that you don't normally use yourself. ;)
hi Paula...this is nice
hi Paula...this is nice aricle giving me a lot of insight to stay connected professionaly.I am a newbie in this profession.Keep writing:).Paula, Great set of
Paula,Great set of tips.
You don't mention why someone should build their online professional network right now. Build it today because it's easier when you don't need to use it.
That's right - you get treated differently when you say "I'm looking for work and thought I'd reach out to my former business colleagues" instead of "Hey John - it's great to find you on LinkedIn - been a while since Acme.com - I'm trying this out and am happy to connect."
For more LinkedIn advice, check out my blog and free tip sheet - http://www.linkedinpersonaltrainer.com/
steve
--
Steven Tylock
The LinkedIn Personal Trainer
http://www.linkedin.com/in/stevetylock