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Want a job? Clean up your Web act (28 Mar 2007)
Employers are increasingly checking out online personal information about candidates when making recruitment decisions. Net reputations built up through online activities--such as blogging, posting videos to YouTube, or using social networks such as Facebook and MySpace.com--can have a significant effect when applying for a job, according to a report from business social network Viadeo.

Four Tips for Better Networking At Seasonal Gatherings (20 Feb 2007)
Office parties and other social events during the holidays aren't just an ideal opportunity to load up on free food. They can also be excellent opportunities for networking. But networking during the holidays can be quite different from making contacts during the rest of the year, says career coach Robin Ryan, author of "What to Do with the Rest of Your Life."

If You Want a New Position, Start Networking Now (20 Feb 2007)
Studies have shown that only about 5-10% of all new jobs are posted in the classified ads or on the Internet. The other positions are filled by word of mouth.

Experts Offer Their Tips For Fruitful Networking (20 Feb 2007)
When it comes to finding a job, nothing beats good, old-fashioned networking -- contacting friends, relatives and former colleagues, setting up face-to-face meetings in the hope of getting job referrals. Yes, it is awkward, but here's why it simply has to be done: At any given time, about 80% of all available jobs aren't posted in the classifieds or on job boards, says BH Careers International, a New York career-management firm. And 60% of people surveyed by BH said they got their last job by networking.

Why Networking Is Still The Best Way to Job Hunt (20 Feb 2007)
"Over the past 10 years I've had seven or eight different positions, and each one happened through a personal referral," says Mr. Handshy, a client-operations manager for SRA International, a technology-consulting firm in Fairfax, Va. "I never put my resume out on places like Monster.com. Instead, I call senior people I know, and my peers, and let them know I'm looking to make a change."

The Secret to Mastering 'Nonabusive' Networking (12 Feb 2007)
One of the best avenues for exploring the hidden job market is networking -- using your friends, acquaintances and referrals to scope out unadvertised job opportunities. Most job seekers use some degree of networking in their campaigns. Unfortunately, some of them -- inadvertently or otherwise -- are abusing the networking process, which may diminish its impact for everyone. Abuse of the networking process can be as simple as contacting the same person too frequently or overstaying one's welcome at an appointment. In many cases, abuse is simply overuse that results from poor planning and inadequate self-pacing in the job search. Successful networkers pace themselves by arranging calls and meetings at an easily managed tempo. Hasty efforts at getting your message into the marketplace can lead to less successful meetings. Make sure you've given yourself reasonable time for self-appraisal and planning before taking up other people's time. Schedule a good measure of rehearsal time before attempting high-level personal networking.

Holiday Parties Offer Job-Hunting Opportunities (12 Feb 2007)
As employees of this city's trendy Internet-media industry readied for the Christmas-party circuit last year, they had to think about more than what to wear. They also had to decide whether to bring a resume. Behind the holiday cheer, the lavish office bashes thrown in Manhattan's "Silicon Alley" have a hidden identity: frenzied job fair. "This is our main recruiting event," said Laurence Bunin, chief executive of Handshake Dynamics LLC, as five choice recruits milled at his company's Christmas party. To make its office look alluring for the party, the Internet consulting firm shelled out for new couches, a pool table, and funky green sconces. "It engenders morale and excitement, and can be the difference for a potential employee who has concerns about what makes us special," Mr. Bunin says. Earlier this month, Cha! Technologies Inc., which develops Internet payment systems, gave a penthouse bash in downtown Manhattan. Guests enjoyed French wine and hors d'oeuvres from Bond Street, a chic Soho restaurant. But what made it special was the heated outdoor pool where party-goers enjoyed a midnight dip. Cha even supplied bathing suits. "When [potential recruits] see us partying like that, jumping in the pool and drinking and having a good time, they want to be part of it, not just because it is a great company, but because it is a great social circle," says Yoav Andrew Leitersdorf, Cha's 23-year-old co-founder.

Networking Tips For Job Seekers (12 Feb 2007)
Unfortunately for introverted people, it's getting more and more difficult to succeed professionally without developing a broad range of connections to other people. There simply is no such thing as a job or career field in which you can be rewarded entirely for what you know and how well you do your work. You not only have to do your job well but also make sure that others know you're doing your job well. This is especially true if you're self-employed. Word-of-mouth publicity is widely regarded as one of the keys to running just about any type of small business or consulting practice. Remember, it's not just what you know that counts, it's who knows that you know what you know. Visibility is key. This can be trying for introverts who would rather focus on their work than on their relationships at work. And it can be downright painful for shy types who cringe at the thought of self-promotion. There's good news and bad news for introverted or shy professionals. The bad news is that networking as a means of career survival is here to stay. The good news is that networking is definitely a skill that can be learned. The following tips will make the process less painful.

Seven Steps to Business Socializing (12 Feb 2007)
If you're like me, you may struggle to find meaning in business social events. But socializing is critical to business success. Business parties are business. How you work an event can increase your opportunities or put your career on hold. Socializing well takes planning, skill and determination--and often a mentor to point the way. I got to know all 300 of Getty's corporate employees early in my career by attending office parties and picnics, and participating in the bowling league, softball teams and golf tournaments. Doing this kept me in the know, helped to secure favors and mentors and made my 15 years of driving to our corporate office on Wilshire Boulevard more enjoyable. To help you use business social events to your advantage, apply these seven tips.

Why Women Make Better Networkers (12 Feb 2007)
"Men are such jerks when it comes to networking with women," says a corporate attorney in Philadelphia who's now job hunting. "Maybe I'm overgeneralizing, but the fact remains that my most unpleasant networking experiences have been in meetings with men."

Learn to Become A Natural Networker (01 Feb 2007)
ResumeEdge Services Career Counseling Investing Tools Contact Recruiters Learn Currency Trading Office Furniture Job Security Score International Recruiters Past Boss-Bad Reference? Boston University MBA ICU Nursing Jobs, OR WorkplaceDiversity Diversity Fair more... Editor's Choice Special Offers Learn to Become A Natural Networker By LISA KLEIN AND BRENDA SHULL For two decades, Don Bock worked as a finance professional for All Saints Health System in Fort Worth, Texas. Busy investing funds for his organization, he neglected all but cursory career-management activities. After being laid off in a reorganization, he knew he'd need to focus on his career with the same seriousness he put into running a finance department.

Diversify Your Network To Reduce Career Risk (01 Feb 2007)
Think about it. Are your closest business associates people who are just like you? Are they people who come from similar backgrounds? Do you find that you agree with them pretty much about everything? If so, Me, Inc., is exposed to too much risk.

Stay Connected With Others Throughout Your Job Search (01 Feb 2007)
A job loss can leave you feeling very alone. You might not even want to get out of bed on your first day of unemployment. After all, you may think, there's nowhere to go and no one to eat lunch and chat with during the day.

A Guide to Finding Structured-Networking Groups (01 Feb 2007)
The CareerJournal.com Calendar of Career Events and the Riley Guide list selected groups. Below is a sampling of national and regional organizations offering structured networking events.

New Technology Aids (01 Feb 2007)
Colleges and universities have long used the Web to keep alumni updated on news and hit them up for donations. Now some are using tools popularized by social-networking sites like Friendster to keep their graduates connected.

How NOT to Waste Your Time Networking (01 Feb 2007)
Ever wonder if networking, referral groups, and conferences are a waste of your time? Think about it how many hours do you invest in deciding where to network, registering, getting there, ³working the room,² and then following up? How much real business do you generate from your networking efforts? How do you know where to invest and where to cut your losses?

Networking Know How (01 Feb 2007)
Networking, even to a seasoned professional, can seem intimidating or scary at times. The reason for this is due to the fact, that networking can be positive or negative! We don't often think of "neg...

Networking Etiquette: 4 Ways to Remember Names At a Networking Event Without Missing a Beat (01 Feb 2007)
You've been there. You enter a room and someone walks up to you, yelling out your name at the top of their lungs. You rack your brains, trying to remember who this lady is, but your mind draws a blank. Remembering people's names will help you to open doors and close deals. Here are some clever techniques you can use so you never forget another name again.

How to Create a Great Mentoring Relationship (01 Feb 2007)
Want to gain from the experience and wisdom of people who are highly successful and can help you grow your business faster? Discover the secrets of creating a great mentoring relationship and connect and have access to the famous, the infamous and the people who can help you be, do and have more just by sitting down and having a conversation.

Networking Strategically: How to Get the Ultimate Referral (01 Feb 2007)
Don't be shy about it. You're networking for a reason: You want more business. By networking strategically you can get more business than you know what do with.

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