When I speak to social networking groups , I often ask three questions.  So after an event a few months ago, I wrote Career Networking Without A Purpose Is Just Socializing.  What is it like in your social networking groups? And since then, social networking with a purpose has become a theme on the blog.  MORE >>

Are you using social media tools well enough to help your cause? However, to succeed today, you do need to establish a community of people willing to “vote” for you by facilitating an introduction, setting up an informational meeting, hand-delivering your resume to a hiring manager or actually hiring you! Maybe not. Alltop.com: [link]. MORE >>

million participate in online social networks , compared to just 27 percent a year ago.&# networks. While online social networks are useful in terms of helping you make connections, developing a great “brand&# identity and maintaining a good online reputation is of critical importance. Be Selective. MORE >>

A critical part of successful job search involves social networking (i.e. And you need to build social credibility. If you read 5 Ways To Reduce The Risk In You , I introduced the idea of making your candidacy less risky to hiring managers and companies.  We look for social credibility.  connecting with people). MORE >>

They use the lifeless default, “I’d like to add you to my professional network on LinkedIn&#. How to Build a Powerful Executive Network. Executive Career Management Executive Job Search Executive Networking LinkedIn Social Media & Social Networking social networking MORE >>