Networking
I have the most amazing job in the world. As a New Business Manager at Betts Recruiting, I work with founders and heads of sales to develop custom strategies for building their teams to reach their ultimate goals. On any given day, you can find me at a networking event, chatting with CEOs and working on…
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LinkedIn boasts over 200 million members in 200 countries and territories. With the prevalence of social media today, job seekers and professionals have turned to LinkedIn as their go-to source for networking. Have you ever wondered what hiring managers look for in LinkedIn profiles? Follow these guidelines: 1) Start with your picture You need one. Profile pictures…
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The best part about networking is that you are constantly doing it, each and every day. Especially in a compact city such as San Francisco, you cannot avoid the social interaction of networking. Whether it’s going out to dinner with friends, running into an old acquaintance from college, seeing a co-worker outside of the office,…
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Today social media is all about adding, networking with more people on LinkedIn, connecting with old classmates on Facebook and getting more followers on twitter – hence the creation of your social network. But thanks to a 2010 startup, Path , you can now limit the personal “journal” as they call it or journey of…
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OnlineUniversities.com posted a timely article on how to utilize the LinkedIn classmates tool to propel your job search forward. See below for the complete list of pertinent tips by Kaitlyn Cole: “With a tough job market ahead of them, most college grads have had the importance of networking drilled into their heads by recruiters, professors, experts, and…
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A few weeks ago I gave you reasons why you should maintain your LinkedIn profile, and now you’re probably wondering what the best ways are to do this. Well you’ve come to the right place. As a Sourcer, I’ve seen thousands of LinkedIn profiles and when I’m scrolling through a search, it’s important for relevant information to…
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It seems like they’re everywhere these days, those pixelated looking black and white squares. I see them on ads in the Bart station, on stickers on benches and buses, and everywhere from websites to billboards. What are they?? And more importantly, how can you harness this fast growing technology for personal networking? What are those…
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I know, you made that LinkedIn account months ago and never went back. You’re content at your job, and since you’re not looking for a new one you haven’t put much effort to updating or maintaining it. What’s the point right? The point is that you may be missing opportunities! Even if you’re not looking…
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This past week, Monster launched a new Facebook app called BeKnown that is being marketed as “The Professional Networking App on Facebook.” However, the use of the term ‘the’ here may be a little questionable to some, because it implies that it is the only professional networking app, when this is definitely not the case (i.e. BranchOut, as well…
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Sales is the lifeblood of your business. If you aren’t effectively converting the leads your marketing team is drawing in, you’re wasting both time and money. Getting this piece of the puzzle right requires a great sales manager. But filling this important role takes more than just promoting your best salesperson. You need someone who…
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If you’re wondering what the best questions are to ask at networking events, there isn’t a straight answer. The strongest questions depend on what you’re trying to get out of the event; for example, are you hunting for new business? Looking for a new job? Or, are you just trying to meet new people to…
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Networking events can often seem daunting. But don’t let this keep you from attending. These events offer great insight into people, careers, and companies. Below are five reasons for why you should attend networking events. Ask these questions and you’ll boost your job search dramatically. BUILD YOUR NETWORK First and foremost, going to networking events…
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