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Video–How to Network

3 Steps to Your Career Path

When you think of your career what comes to mind? Your job? Your past jobs? What you should envision is your future, because your career is much more than the job you have today. I met a woman, Tara, in her mid-20s at a networking event who told me that she’d been in her job at [...]

“Always Be Prepared” in the Job Search

With the current state of the economy, the girl scout motto says it best, “always be prepared” especially when it comes to your job search and my friend Mark is no exception. Four weeks ago, Mark started to feel uneasy in his job as a IT professional. Over the last eight months, Mark had survived two [...]

Creative or Overbearing Job Search Tactic: You Decide!

It’s no secret that the job market is flooded with qualified professionals who are eager to work. Earlier today I received an interesting email from a first level LinkedIn contact who is currently in the job search. Receiving an email like this is not unusual given my profession, however, this particular communication caught my attention. [...]

Develop Online Brand with SlideShare

Slideshare is a great way to showcase your creative talents and build your online brand and presence. Take a look at the slideshare I created below based on my recent post titled, “7 Ways to Network on a Shoestring Budget.” With a little time and creativity, you can market yourself using your slideshare presentation on all [...]

7 Ways to Network for the Holidays

No matter who you are or where you work, networking is the key to a successful career and future! According to About.com 60% of all jobs are found as a result of networking. It’s never too early to start or too late. And the holidays should be no exception. Here are 7 ways to network [...]

Gambling with Speed Networking

Early this morning I attended a Speed Networking event. The one hour event was held at a Oklahoma City Metro Chamber of Commerce. Roughly 30 networkers attended. Each networker was assigned to a table and had 5 minutes to speak to their table about themselves and the companies and businesses they represent. I made 6 [...]

Creative Networking Ideas

Have you been victim to recent layoffs or corporate cutbacks? Looking for creative ways to make an impression while in the job hunt? See below for ideas that can make a difference and are light on the budget. That Personal Touch. Send an handwritten note to each and every networking connection you meet. Follow up with [...]

LinkedIn Experiement: 2 week update

So it’s been roughly two weeks since I began my LinkedIn Experiment. Not really scientific but the point is to prove the power of LinkedIn. I had 317 contacts at the time when this journey first began. My contact now has now grown to 735 at last count, yes 735. My network is now over [...]

How to use LinkedIn and Kick As*

Check out this great slide show LinkedIn. Happy Hunting! Jessica Linkedin View SlideShare presentation or Upload your own. (tags: linkedin kawasaki)