Comments on: Of Job Hunting, Cologne… and Twitter http://www.waxingunlyrical.com/2009/04/13/of-job-hunting-cologne-and-twitter/ from corporate codswallop to community cool Fri, 10 Feb 2012 23:29:05 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Help A PR Pro Out: The Michael Clendenin Edition | Waxing UnLyrical http://www.waxingunlyrical.com/2009/04/13/of-job-hunting-cologne-and-twitter/#comment-1746 Help A PR Pro Out: The Michael Clendenin Edition | Waxing UnLyrical Tue, 09 Feb 2010 23:14:10 +0000 http://www.waxingunlyrical.com/?p=321#comment-1746 [...] Even though I’m not looking for a job myself, I’ve been helped countless times by both friends and strangers (who then become friends… what a wonderful world!) when I have been in the market – and the least I can do is pay it forward. [...] [...] Even though I’m not looking for a job myself, I’ve been helped countless times by both friends and strangers (who then become friends… what a wonderful world!) when I have been in the market – and the least I can do is pay it forward. [...]

]]> By: Shonali Burke http://www.waxingunlyrical.com/2009/04/13/of-job-hunting-cologne-and-twitter/#comment-249 Shonali Burke Thu, 16 Apr 2009 12:48:09 +0000 http://www.waxingunlyrical.com/?p=321#comment-249 Stuart & Mary, thanks so much for stopping by! Stuart & Mary, thanks so much for stopping by!

]]> By: Mary Barber http://www.waxingunlyrical.com/2009/04/13/of-job-hunting-cologne-and-twitter/#comment-245 Mary Barber Mon, 13 Apr 2009 21:52:18 +0000 http://www.waxingunlyrical.com/?p=321#comment-245 Great post Shonali with some good insights. Just by being in the audience the people there understand the value of professional networks but those are also critically important today. In our market we're finding jobs are open/closed fairly quickly. Having a solid network through PRSA, IABC or other type group will mean you're on top of what's coming open and is currently quietly open. Becoming involved in those organizations will pay off for years to come. Great post Shonali with some good insights. Just by being in the audience the people there understand the value of professional networks but those are also critically important today. In our market we’re finding jobs are open/closed fairly quickly. Having a solid network through PRSA, IABC or other type group will mean you’re on top of what’s coming open and is currently quietly open. Becoming involved in those organizations will pay off for years to come.

]]> By: Stuart Foster http://www.waxingunlyrical.com/2009/04/13/of-job-hunting-cologne-and-twitter/#comment-244 Stuart Foster Mon, 13 Apr 2009 15:10:50 +0000 http://www.waxingunlyrical.com/?p=321#comment-244 The job market is fairly cutthroat at this point, but you are absolutely right: social networks are probably your best and most efficient means of escaping the traditional bang your head into brick walls until you break through approach. Twitter has definitely been the biggest equalizer for me and has gotten me many interviews, clients and meetings that I may never had the chance to talk to otherwise. So keep trying everyone! The job market is fairly cutthroat at this point, but you are absolutely right: social networks are probably your best and most efficient means of escaping the traditional bang your head into brick walls until you break through approach.

Twitter has definitely been the biggest equalizer for me and has gotten me many interviews, clients and meetings that I may never had the chance to talk to otherwise. So keep trying everyone!

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