Comments on: Is Social Networking a Career Safety Net? http://www.myglobalcareer.com/2009/11/30/is-social-networking-a-career-safety-net/ Advancing your career in the global economy. Mon, 29 Nov 2010 13:06:06 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.4 By: morren http://www.myglobalcareer.com/2009/11/30/is-social-networking-a-career-safety-net/comment-page-1/#comment-18951 morren Tue, 08 Dec 2009 10:09:49 +0000 http://www.myglobalcareer.com/archives/2008/04/09/is-social-networking-a-career-safety-net/#comment-18951 Hey Rusty, Thank you for awesome post.I agree with your article and your opinion about social networks are safety net for career or not. Hey Rusty,
Thank you for awesome post.I agree with your article and your opinion about social networks are safety net for career or not.

]]> By: Sandy Jones-Kaminski http://www.myglobalcareer.com/2009/11/30/is-social-networking-a-career-safety-net/comment-page-1/#comment-18567 Sandy Jones-Kaminski Thu, 03 Dec 2009 00:40:48 +0000 http://www.myglobalcareer.com/archives/2008/04/09/is-social-networking-a-career-safety-net/#comment-18567 Great post Rusty! I'll add something from my new book titled, "I'm at a Networking Event--Now What???" From Chapter 4: Offer Help to Others First Think about being the first to ask others what brought them to the event or what it is they are working on or need help with these days. We all usually have something that we could use an assist on, don’t we? Ask them “So, Bob, do you need help with anything in your world right now?” Or perhaps while you are listening to Bob’s intro or elevator pitch, a person you know pops into your mind that you realize could be a good resource for him to connect with regarding the best associations to join for electrical engineers (your brother-in-law maybe). Well, offer to connect Bob to them and simply consider it an easy “pay it forward” in the karma bank. Because, when you’re least expecting it, you’ll soon likely be the recipient of some good karma of your own. I believe that networking can be a fun and easy way to enrich your life, contribute to your community, broaden your horizons, and enhance your business or career. But, I also believe that it can be potentially devastating to your social capital and personal brand if you act rudely, insensitively, or don’t do what you say you are going to do. It is crucial to your success that you treat networking as an exchange of ideas, information and experiences. And, remember, in networking, reciprocity is key, so be generous in sharing your talents, knowledge, and ideas, and always be respectful of and demonstrate appreciation to those around you whether they appear to be able to help you out immediately or not. BTW, I lots more to share on this topic in my book! Great post Rusty! I’ll add something from my new book titled, “I’m at a Networking Event–Now What???” From Chapter 4: Offer Help to Others First

Think about being the first to ask others what brought them to the event or what it is they are working on or need help with these days. We all usually have something that we could use an assist on, don’t we? Ask them “So, Bob, do you need help with anything in your world right now?” Or perhaps while you are listening to Bob’s intro or elevator pitch, a person you know pops into your mind that you realize could be a good resource for him to connect with regarding the best associations to join for electrical engineers (your brother-in-law maybe). Well, offer to connect Bob to them and simply consider it an easy “pay it forward” in the karma bank. Because, when you’re least expecting it, you’ll soon likely be the recipient of some good karma of your own.

I believe that networking can be a fun and easy way to enrich your life, contribute to your community, broaden your horizons, and enhance your business or career. But, I also believe that it can be potentially devastating to your social capital and personal brand if you act rudely, insensitively, or don’t do what you say you are going to do. It is crucial to your success that you treat networking as an exchange of ideas, information and experiences. And, remember, in networking, reciprocity is key, so be generous in sharing your talents, knowledge, and ideas, and always be respectful of and demonstrate appreciation to those around you whether they appear to be able to help you out immediately or not. BTW, I lots more to share on this topic in my book!

]]> By: Lisa Bui http://www.myglobalcareer.com/2009/11/30/is-social-networking-a-career-safety-net/comment-page-1/#comment-18459 Lisa Bui Mon, 30 Nov 2009 23:03:23 +0000 http://www.myglobalcareer.com/archives/2008/04/09/is-social-networking-a-career-safety-net/#comment-18459 Here's a great peer2peer professional networking and community site for sales & biz dev professionals worldwide - www.salescircles.org. Here’s a great peer2peer professional networking and community site for sales & biz dev professionals worldwide – http://www.salescircles.org.

]]> By: Katey Mokelke http://www.myglobalcareer.com/2009/11/30/is-social-networking-a-career-safety-net/comment-page-1/#comment-8209 Katey Mokelke Fri, 13 Jun 2008 13:13:04 +0000 http://www.myglobalcareer.com/archives/2008/04/09/is-social-networking-a-career-safety-net/#comment-8209 Hey Rusty. Social networks can also be a safety net for women during a maternity leave. I left the workforce for an entire year but was able to stay in touch with former colleagues and clients relatively easily. It helped me feel like I was still "in the game" and made going back to work less daunting. Using the old model it would have taken me more time/effort than I had, and I might not have been as diligent about it. Hey Rusty. Social networks can also be a safety net for women during a maternity leave. I left the workforce for an entire year but was able to stay in touch with former colleagues and clients relatively easily. It helped me feel like I was still “in the game” and made going back to work less daunting. Using the old model it would have taken me more time/effort than I had, and I might not have been as diligent about it.

]]> By: lucilla http://www.myglobalcareer.com/2009/11/30/is-social-networking-a-career-safety-net/comment-page-1/#comment-7189 lucilla Wed, 16 Apr 2008 19:55:00 +0000 http://www.myglobalcareer.com/archives/2008/04/09/is-social-networking-a-career-safety-net/#comment-7189 Good Post Rusty! I belonged to a Hispanic Organization at my Alma Mater and I constantly post scholarship/internship information on their Facebook page. I am in contact with students that I worked with who are current members of that same Hispanic Organization. I have built a great relationship with one of my former students who has a campus radio show at my Alma Mater. He has asked me to call in and let people know about job searching and resume preparation. I have been able to rebuild relationships with these university students, provide them with information essential to their future careers, and market my brand as a resource for job searching/resume writing. Good Post Rusty!
I belonged to a Hispanic Organization at my Alma Mater and I constantly post scholarship/internship information on their Facebook page. I am in contact with students that I worked with who are current members of that same Hispanic Organization. I have built a great relationship with one of my former students who has a campus radio show at my Alma Mater. He has asked me to call in and let people know about job searching and resume preparation. I have been able to rebuild relationships with these university students, provide them with information essential to their future careers, and market my brand as a resource for job searching/resume writing.

]]> By: Marty http://www.myglobalcareer.com/2009/11/30/is-social-networking-a-career-safety-net/comment-page-1/#comment-7093 Marty Thu, 10 Apr 2008 03:36:18 +0000 http://www.myglobalcareer.com/archives/2008/04/09/is-social-networking-a-career-safety-net/#comment-7093 Rusty, Great article! I believe the answer to the question posed in your headline is YES! Smart business people are leveraging social networking to secure their futures, whether they are business owners, entrepreneurs, or employees. Check out http://www.SocialMediaMoney for more information about how people are using sites like Facebook, LinkedIn, and Myspace to control their own destiny. Rusty,

Great article!

I believe the answer to the question posed in your headline is YES!

Smart business people are leveraging social networking to secure their futures, whether they are business owners, entrepreneurs, or employees.

Check out http://www.SocialMediaMoney for more information about how people are using sites like Facebook, LinkedIn, and Myspace to control their own destiny.

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