Comments on: Social Networking… What are you waiting for?

By: How to keep up the Job Hunt during the Holidays | Professional Resume Services

Wed, 09 Dec 2009 01:52:05 +0000

[...] homes, email and the internet may be the best way to get in touch with them. Make sure you have a great presence on all the social networking sites like LinkedIn and Facebook. You can also put together a slide [...]

By: Social Networking & Your Business… don’t get left behind! | Professional Resume Services

Wed, 14 Oct 2009 04:50:53 +0000

[...] “friend.” It creates a type of personal relationship with the customer. Into day’s market, an online presence is [...]

By: Erin Kennedy, CPRW, CERW

Erin Kennedy, CPRW, CERW — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 19:21:49 +0000

Hi Theron,

Sounds like a much needed service. Thanks for letting us know.

Erin

By: Theron

Theron — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 18:26:55 +0000

Erin,

I also suggest including a little bit of search engine optimization even at the 101 level. Not only do people want to publish complimentary information about themselves in social media sites, but they should also want to make sure potential employers are finding this information when they Google them. Often times what comes up in the search results includes uncomplimentary items like “pre-wisdom” party photos friends posted online (including tagging your name on it).

We have created a service called PeoplePond that is designed to promote the “good stuff” in the search results which in turn lowers the ranking of that “other stuff” when people Google your name. This is a simple and low-cost service ($36/yr) built around organic SEO fundamentals so it works well and for a long time.

http://peoplepond.com/theronmccollough

By: Erin Kennedy, CPRW, CERW

Erin Kennedy, CPRW, CERW — Sun, 28 Jun 2009 14:46:01 +0000

Hi! I completely agree. I tell clients to create a new dedicated email address just for job search anyway– one resume post on a popular job board and BAM! plan on getting hit with a lot of junk mail.

Thanks for the comment.

Erin

By: Executive Careers Blogger

Executive Careers Blogger — Sun, 28 Jun 2009 09:19:07 +0000

Thanks Erin!

One word of caution, if anyone do plan on using their account for their personal life and friends, I would suggest making an account only dedicated to their professional pursuits. This will keep their private and professional life separate.

It is very important to understand each tool and figure out which works best for you. However, don’t limit yourself to just one network.

By: Erin Kennedy, CPRW, CERW

Erin Kennedy, CPRW, CERW — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 02:43:34 +0000

Exactly! Well put.

Google-ing yourself can be an eye-opening experience! For example, there are so many Erin Kennedy’s on Google that a potential employer would have no idea which one I was. It’s a good idea to develop your online brand and profile to separate you from the rest.

Thanks for the comment!

By: Executive Careers Blogger

Executive Careers Blogger — Tue, 23 Jun 2009 11:03:22 +0000

This empowering advice helps job seekers manage their careers by managing their on-line presence enhancing visibility. Google yourself and see what comes out.

Cheers

By: lapeerclik

lapeerclik — Thu, 18 Jun 2009 19:52:11 +0000

Another excellent post. Your generous sharing of knowledge and tools is wonderful. It’s also spot-on. Thanks!

By: Erin Kennedy, CPRW, CERW

Erin Kennedy, CPRW, CERW — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 21:30:48 +0000

Thanks, Bruce! Appreciate the comment.

Erin