tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6398461213147469571.post2511812354396024107..comments2019-11-19T13:53:12.109-06:00Comments on Citizen Marketer 2.1: Thoughts on Pursuing a Career in Social MediaAaron_Strouthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09964204478772858370noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6398461213147469571.post-30318168056770626152008-12-13T03:30:00.000-06:002008-12-13T03:30:00.000-06:00Post Jobs On India's No.1 Jobsitehttp://www.ba...Post Jobs On India's No.1 Jobsite<BR/><BR/><BR/>http://www.back2office.com<BR/><BR/>Post your resume and find your dream job Now ! <BR/>Search Jobs,Post Jobs on India's Premium Jobsite,Search Professionals <BR/>India's growing job site.<BR/>Jobs available in sectors like Accounting,<BR/>Marketing,IT,Engineering,Finance,BPO/Call Centers,Bio Technology,<BR/>Banks,Adminstration,HR/IR/MR,Media,Sales,Security,<BR/>Business Mgmt.,Retails,Hotels & Others.<BR/>Find Jobs In India,UK,USA,Middle East.hotesthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07892462953529815903noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6398461213147469571.post-42561917177375146892008-12-11T18:05:00.000-06:002008-12-11T18:05:00.000-06:00@Michael - my recommendation would be to "connect"...@Michael - my recommendation would be to "connect" with as many smart people as you feel comfortable with. The agenda can be simply "I'm connecting with you because you seem like a smart person who talks about interesting things." Once you've made a connection and established a conversation (remember to go out on a few dates before asking for more), then you can privately connect with the right people and ask for their help in a job search.<BR/><BR/>@Cort - good on you!Aaron_Strouthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09964204478772858370noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6398461213147469571.post-22230819106716062852008-12-11T12:56:00.000-06:002008-12-11T12:56:00.000-06:00Great post! I completely agree with what you say ...Great post! I completely agree with what you say about networking. <BR/><BR/>I was talking to a group of college juniors yesterday trying to preach and share stories about the importance of networking and how easy it is to do especially with them going to school in Boston. There is so much going on every night that there are no excuses why anyone can't start networking todya!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6398461213147469571.post-41392721605453029462008-12-11T09:25:00.000-06:002008-12-11T09:25:00.000-06:00This is a great write-up. I have recently been ask...This is a great write-up. I have recently been asking this question myself. I will be putting some of your tips into action. <BR/><BR/>Do you have any tips on networking freely on the internet (with the goal of a different job), without jeopardizing your current job? That seems to be one of my big hangups - but I think I'm just about past it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6398461213147469571.post-46054476981310525132008-12-07T03:04:00.000-06:002008-12-07T03:04:00.000-06:00Someone once told me that your first day at a new ...Someone once told me that your first day at a new job is when you should start looking for your next job. In other words, networking never ends.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6398461213147469571.post-80506959490957288632008-12-06T11:58:00.000-06:002008-12-06T11:58:00.000-06:00Shawn - great advice. And you could do a lot worse...Shawn - great advice. And you could do a lot worse than @asquillace (a close friend and former co-worker of mine). Thanks for contributing!Aaron_Strouthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09964204478772858370noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6398461213147469571.post-6808640746303628502008-12-05T16:55:00.000-06:002008-12-05T16:55:00.000-06:00Wow Aaron, what excellent timing!I graduate soon a...Wow Aaron, what excellent timing!<BR/><BR/>I graduate soon and have been trying to figure out how to "break into" social media, so to speak. Something I suggest is not only to network with anyone you can, but also have one key person who acts as a sort of mentor. Mine (@asquillace) has been nothing short of incredible in helping me out.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6398461213147469571.post-33682114565298218042008-12-05T09:52:00.000-06:002008-12-05T09:52:00.000-06:00Aaron - This information and Doug's points could n...Aaron - This information and Doug's points could not be more relevent, especially today, when people are getting laid off left and right. Networking has always been a key component to winning business, getting a job and gaining friendships. Social networking has become today's version of meeting a group of people at a job fair.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6398461213147469571.post-54133459937599589232008-12-05T08:27:00.000-06:002008-12-05T08:27:00.000-06:00Aaron,Great topic- I would add that networking is ...Aaron,<BR/><BR/>Great topic- I would add that networking is not just for people looking for jobs. The best time to get it going is before you need a job, so the net is already out there to help you (presumably you have helped members of the net in some way yourself along the way)- -I added more in my audio response on Utterli. (via the link above in the post)Doug Haslamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18158443201361799614noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6398461213147469571.post-10555476278190525712008-12-05T06:32:00.000-06:002008-12-05T06:32:00.000-06:00Aaron,Very good advice. As someone working in soci...Aaron,<BR/><BR/>Very good advice. As someone working in social media I think that all of your points are right on. I would also say that it is really important to comment on blogs of the companies you are targeting for future opportunities. It shows that you can about the organization and that you are passionate about the work they do. <BR/><BR/>I think that you must market yourself, you have to hustle and work hard to demonstrate your talent. Beside having a blog, twitter profile and a presence on other networks, I would create a social resume. Here is a sample I create using ning for free that has worked well for me:<BR/><BR/>http://jobdition.ning.com/profile/Kbodnar32<BR/><BR/>Good thoughts! ThanksAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com