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Posts Tagged: networking
Using Social Media: Create A LinkedIn Alumni Group
Many people I talk to think LinkedIn is primarily for job seekers or recruiters but there are so many other ways to use the site. I use it to search for information and articles, I do research on companies, I find information about people I am networking with and I also use the Groups feature to stay in close contact with other professionals with similar interests.
10 Easy Ways To Build Social Media Into Your HR Practice
Sharing ten quick things you can do to amp up your HR team’s involvement in social media.
Linked In or Linked Out? Etiquette of Growing Your Network
Use LinkedIn with the same manners you would when attempting to connect in person with a business professional.
Interviewing Vs. Networking: Look What I Can Do!
Is there a difference between interviewing and networking?
Social Recruiting Strategies For Your Organization
Social recruiting is about more than having a Twitter or FaceBook account.
SHRM 11: The Ties That Bind
I survived my first day at the SHRM 2001 Annual Conference.
Twitter Is A Utility
I am often asked why I use Twitter. What is the value? Why should I use it? Is it worth my time? I then give all the reasons I use it and examples of how it can be beneficial from a number of different business perspectives.



