Comments on: Ten Fundamental Steps for Online Career Networking

By: Chris Carpinello

Chris Carpinello — Tue, 02 Dec 2008 11:13:54 +0000

LinkedIn was my #1 resource during a recent job search. Consider reading Jason Alba’s excellent book “I’m on Linked In — Now What???” to get the most out of the service.

By: Momma

Momma — Wed, 26 Nov 2008 18:20:35 +0000

You never know how online networking is going to pay off later down the line. As an example, I had someone contact me out of the blue about being a freelance writer as a result of an online forum I moderate and a work-related blog I maintained. This has helped me be able to stay home full time with our son now, as I do some freelance writing on the side. And the best part is, they came to me, thanks to online activities I did as part of my career! So never underestimate online networking…. it may enable to you quit your “full-time” job and stay at home with your little ones!

Momma
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By: Writer's Coin

Writer's Coin — Wed, 26 Nov 2008 13:12:26 +0000

Nate, what I don’t get about them is how anyone expects to make any money off of it.

By: Nate

Nate — Wed, 26 Nov 2008 00:32:57 +0000

I still don’t get a lot of the social networking websites. There should be a crash course.

Trent

Post idea: An overview of the different social networking sites.

-Nate

By: A Dawn Jornal

A Dawn Jornal — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 23:16:51 +0000

Regardless how much time you spend on online networking, you should not cut down on face to face networking.
A Dawn Journal
http://www.adawnjournal.com

By: Chris

Chris — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 18:19:17 +0000

Trent, which gadget do you use on i-Google to track your web pages, links, etc?

Thanks!

By: samantha

samantha — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 17:23:26 +0000

Tactic #8 doesn’t look like it’s finished. The line just ends.

By: WeSeed Writer

WeSeed Writer — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 16:30:25 +0000

Don’t forget to check out your college/university’s alumni website—they have TONS of great resources and most alumni that are more established are happy to help out younger alums or those that want to try a different line of work.

By: Louisa

Louisa — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 16:29:35 +0000

Great post! I work as a recruiter in Boston for Hollister (www.hollisterstaff.com/?=451) and encourage all my clients to get online to network, but it can be intimidating and overwhelming! I think you did a great job breaking down the necessary steps, I can’t wait to pass this article along to my clients! Thank you!

By: Mike Pilarz

Mike Pilarz — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 15:51:27 +0000

Great advice, Trent.

Setting up an RSS feed or email alert that automatically tracks and reports the Google search results for your name is a great way to monitor your personal brand.

Here’s a good explanation of how to set that up:

http://www.readwriteweb.com/archives/how_to_use_the_new_google_web_feeds.php

By: Michael

Michael — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 15:47:12 +0000

You apparently didn’t follow your own advice back in your corn programming days.

By: Matt Caldwell

Matt Caldwell — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 15:43:19 +0000

Excellent reminder for me to update my LinkedIn profile more regularly. Thanks!

By: Stop Getting Cheated

Stop Getting Cheated — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 14:22:16 +0000

Outstanding post, Trent. This is like attending a seminar on eNetworking. You might want to see if you could speak at a business management class at your local college or JC. I think students (and their instructors) would find this information timely and truly valuable.

I can’t believe all of the solid tips packed into this little article. Great job.