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Social Networking & the Evolution of the Business Card

Your business card is an important part of you and your company’s brand. It’s an essential part of the business networking process. A good business card can say a great deal about you above and beyond the basic website and contact information. Done correctly a business card can to elevate your status [...]

Change Your POV & Change Your Life

One of the techniques often suggested as a good method to find an employment opportunity is networking.  Some job seekers believe that the sole purpose of networking is to ask other people for employment opportunities or job leads.  They view the process of meeting with people with a, “What’s in it for me attitude.”  The question [...]

Video–How to Get Speaking Engagements

Just like networking, obtaining speaking engagements involves a number of important factors: Develop a Niche. It’s important to understand what topics you want to be an expert on and what you should discuss.  This will determine where and with whom you speak. Develop Relationships. Obtaining speaking opportunities is all about who you know.  Never miss an opportunity [...]

Video–How to Network

Are You Connected?

Last week marked the two-month anniversary of my arrival to Oklahoma.  After being in California six months, missing home and nowhere to use my degree in communication, it seemed best to go back to the 405. Leaving California with just a pocket full of money, no job, and nowhere to live, I certainly had my work [...]

Networking for the Holidays

This week’s webshow focused on preparing to network for the holidays.  Yes, I said the holidays.  At present there are 75 days left till Christmas which means plenty of opportunity to attend family events, holiday parties, and other networking events.  For me, the holiday networking season begins with Halloween which is on Saturday this year.  [...]

College Networking with Social Media Affinity Groups

Companies and collegiate job seekers look to social networking as a way to attract and develop relationships online and offline during and after their college experience.  Companies use blogs, social networking sites like Twitter, Facebook, and Myspace, and job boards to attract job seekers and develop an online brand and image. Affinity networking websites can [...]

Freedom Networkers-Live Free Network Free.

I am one of the original creators to a networking group that is taking Oklahoma by storm. Our group is called Freedom Networkers. The concept is serious networking in a casual and informal atmosphere that is free and open to anyone to attend. Our groups meet all over and at times throughout the week during [...]

OKC Pink Slipped

In the job hunt?  Recently downsized or just looking for something new? OKC Pink Slipped Join us at the OKC Pink Slipped Party on July 8th from 5:30-7:30 pm.  Network with other high profile professionals, recruiters, human resource professionals, career coaches, & more from the Oklahoma City area.  Complimentary appetizers, drink specials, free resume critiques and interview tips are included while [...]

Shoestring Networking

In these economic times, the best defense in the job market is a good offense. Building a solid networking base to draw from takes time, planning, and effort. Effective networkers develop and maintain relationships long before they become an aggressive job seeker. Traditional networking is about getting back to basics and streamlining your networking in a [...]

Job Search Bermuda Triangle

Just like the Bermuda Triangle, it is easy for job seekers to get lost in the sea of applications, customized cover letters, and advice from experts and friends on how to successfully and effectively manage the job search. Throughout the job search, job seekers often lose their sense of direction mysteriously vanishing and falling victim [...]

Approaching HR

Since I work in the human resource field as a recruiter and HR professional, I am often asked by those in the job hunt how to approach individuals in my own field. Understand that those in the HR industry especially in this current economic climate receive hundreds of calls from would-be job seekers even without [...]

Get LinkedIn or Left Behind

With the increased competitiveness in the job market, job seekers need to take advantage of every opportunity to follow a job lead and make a good first impression. One of the easiest ways to engage recruiters and hiring managers is through the group function of LinkedIn. Group Keyword Search. Use the search keyword search function to [...]

Networking on a Budget with Cup of Coffee Networkers

Want to network locally for just the cost of a cup of coffee? Whether you are in the job search, marketing, sales, or new to the area, networking is an important part of being a successful professional. These days it’s not just about your skills and qualifications but also about who you know. Join Cup of Coffee [...]

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 [...]