Q. I heard you speak recently and you said most Millennials aren’t effectively engaging in social media. I try everything digital, but frankly find doing so is overwhelming and not necessarily helpful in advancing my future job prospects. Isn’t it a better idea to focus on my classes and see where this all shakes out…… Continue reading Overwhelmed by Social Media? Stick to Top 3
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10 Quick Ways to Clean Up Your Social Media Profiles Before Your Next Interview
Picture this scenario: after weeks of sending out applications and cover letters, you finally land a job interview with your dream employer. You are all ready to go – dressed up, resumes in hand, your winning smile and firm handshake in perfect form – when you realize that you forgot to go through your social…… Continue reading 10 Quick Ways to Clean Up Your Social Media Profiles Before Your Next Interview
Male or Female, It’s Important to Lean In
I had read all the mixed reviews of her book, Lean In, so I didn’t quite know what to expect when I met Facebook Chief Operating Officer Sheryl Sandberg before her speech to the Economic Club of Chicago luncheon yesterday. Besides being dynamic, successful and personable, she’s also a great storyteller. The stories she tells support the goal…… Continue reading Male or Female, It’s Important to Lean In
New Facebook Page: Hope You LIKE It
When talking with people about my blog, I’m generally asked how often I post and on what days. While the goal is to post on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, my work routine sometimes poses challenges to that schedule so I miss a day from time to time. However, you almost always can count on a new post appearing every…… Continue reading New Facebook Page: Hope You LIKE It
Protect Yourself in the Social Media World
Mark Goldman About 7 years ago, when Ron and I first met and started working together, Blackberries were just becoming devices that anyone could use – not just within a closed corporate network. As early adopters of technology, Ron and I marveled at the “always on” functionality of e-mail and calendars and we immediately…… Continue reading Protect Yourself in the Social Media World
5 LinkedIn Job Search ‘Rules’
An executive recruiter told me last week that his initial information source about potential job candidates is shifting from word-of-mouth references to social media–specifically LinkedIn. An increasing number of companies are enlisting social media to identify and recruit prospective employees. Even staid Sears announced recently that it is using Twitter to recruit 7,000 employees. Giant consulting…… Continue reading 5 LinkedIn Job Search ‘Rules’
Setting Twitter and Facebook Focus
It was a tough call, but I blocked God from following me on Twitter yesterday. Over the past few weeks, I have talked with more than a dozen people who are reluctant to engage in social media. Most have Twitter and Facebook accounts, but they don’t want to engage. They cite the number of “Friend” requests…… Continue reading Setting Twitter and Facebook Focus