Career Corner Online Career Networking How to Get Noticed, Be Remembered, and Singled Out for Your New Job Tip (continued) - Hallie Crawford

Career Corner Online Career Networking How to Get Noticed, Be Remembered, and Singled Out for Your New Job Tip (continued) Tip #3. Be a giver. Ready to take your online career networking effort to the next level? Then make up your mind to be a giver. Volunteer your time and/or your professional assistance. Networks such as Ryze.com are always in need of group moderators. Being a network leader can be hard work, but the end result (high quality contacts real relationships with terrific professionals like you) is well worth the effort. Or, if you dont feel like leading, you can always offer your services/expertise to other members of the group who may need them. This is a terrific portfolio/credibility builder for your career search. Finally dont forget to write letters of recommendation/give testimonials to those people who help YOU. Heres to having a career you love,Career Coaching Career Corner Online Career Networking How to Get Noticed, Be Remembered, and Singled Out for Your New Job Tip (continued) Tip #4. Dont be afraid to toot your own horn! Many of us are taught at a young age to be modest, humble and unassuming. But then later when were doing something like trying to get a foot in the career door this advice works against us. Career networking is a time to market yourself and your abilities (tastefully, of course). Whether you are searching for full-time work, want to begin freelancing and develop your own website, or are planning to launch your own business the online career network is the place to share great things about you and what you do! Top Online Career Networking Sites: •     The Ryze Business Network http://Ryze.com •     Ecademy •     LinkedIn http://linkedin.com •     IVillage http://ivillage.com I’ve also heard Facebook is becoming a popular networking site as well. For more career tips, teleclasses and career coaching information, visit my website. Contact me if you need help with online career networking. All the best in your career networking endeavors! Life Purpose Coaching Career Corner Online Career Networking How to Get Noticed, Be Remembered, and Singled Out for Your New Job Tip (continued) Tip #2. Be friendly and respect the opinions of others. You may come across some shy people in your networking experiences. Or very outgoing and opinionated people. One thing that can happen in online career forums sometimes people get a little overly heated when expressing their opinions and it can put you on the defensive. Make up your mind to steer clear of conversations that are not productive for you. During your career search remain pleasant and professional toward everyone while offering your help and honest insight whenever you can. Rock on, Certified Career Coach