Posts Tagged ‘Networking’

Guest Blogger Paul Cook on “Connecting Virtually”

Monday, October 11th, 2010

Recently in my many travels to colleges and universities I have discovered that many students are using Facebook, but when it comes to Linked In and Twitter very few actually have a presence. That really needs to be put right so that you don’t miss out on all the opportunities that being connected virtually can bring.

Why You Need an Online Presence
If you are a student that is connected across all three channels that is great as you will already be creating some differentiation for yourself. You will have an edge on your class mates.

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Guest Blogging on “Thinking About Networking”

Thursday, September 9th, 2010

One of the most important skills you can develop as a student (or adult) is networking. But what does that really mean? Is it a bunch of people standing in a room talking in 3 minute segments to the people standing next to them? I've been to far too many networking events like that, and admittedly, have even planned some of those events myself.

However, the more I think about the concept of networking, the more I realize that good relationships don't have to happen by chance. Here are a few suggestions for you to think about as you attend networking and other social events.

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Guest Blogging on “How to Advocate for Your Career”

Sunday, June 6th, 2010

In this economy, it seems to be increasingly difficult to advocate for your professional development in the workplace. Here are a few tips and techniques that may help you to get the development you need. Employers are less open to investing money towards conferences, travel and other forms of professional development that may have been given out more freely in years past. However, regardless of the economy, you still need to develop professionally and it's your job to make sure it happens.  

1. Find Low-Cost Alternatives
This is probably the most obvious of your options. There are many smaller conferences, networking events and seminars that can pack the professional development punch without also taking a hit to your employer's pocket.

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The Power of Information

Sunday, March 28th, 2010
Whether you've been in the events business for a day or a decade, there's always something you wish you knew. For those starting out, you're probably wondering about how to write a proposal, what type of insurance you need or how much to charge a client. If you've been in the business for a while, you'll always need to learn new technologies and find out about new trends to keep your business fresh. The more people I talk to, the more I realize that we're all in need of information so today I'd like to talk about a few ways to find it. (more...)

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