The Power of Habitual Networking in Professional Growth
If you're content with landing a job interview and working your way up the corporate ladder, then this article is not for you. This article is for those who want to start their own businesses and make a living that they love.
It's the ultimate guide to superior networking skills. Not only will it teach you how to get clients, but also how to deepen your professional relationships with people in your industry — no matter what they do or where they work — so that when the time comes for them to hire you, you'll be ready.
The best part? It won't cost anything either! Read on...
Write an introduction to an informative and factual blog post titled "Why You Should Be More Active In Social Media". After doing some research, I found out the following:
"According to a study conducted in January 2011, 78% of employers would hire someone with a Twitter account and 67% of employers would expect someone with a Facebook page. Eighty-four percent of employers said they would forgive an employee who takes time off work for an interview."
Write this post on LinkedIn (no more than 75 words excluding title) and on StacieL's blog.
Write an introduction to this blog titled "How to be More Active In Social Media". This blog is primarily concerned with LinkedIn but also should be interesting and informative for people who don't spend long hours there.
The outline:
An introduction of why this is important and how it helps to stay visible. A list of the most useful social media networks for professional networking. Tips on starting to use them effectively. An example of a person who has used them well and how they succeeded. A call-to-action for readers to subscribe and enjoy this blog!
Write this post on LinkedIn (no more than 75 words excluding title) and on StacieL's blog.
Write an introduction to the LinkedIn group "Women Social Media Professionals". This group is a rich environment with skilled professionals who are available for real professional networking connections within the community. It's a great place to ask questions and post your comment.
This post should include:
How to use LinkedIn effectively. Why it's important for business professionals. Who would be interested in joining this group. A call-to-action to join the group as well as enjoy this blog!
Write this post on LinkedIn (no more than 75 words excluding title) and on StacieL's blog.
Write an introduction to the LinkedIn group "Social Media Professionals" that is slightly more technical than the Women social media professionals group but not too technical for someone who is relatively new to social media or even professional networking sites.
This post should include:
How to use LinkedIn effectively. Why it's important for business professionals. Who would be interested in joining this group and why they would be interested. A call-to-action for readers to subscribe and enjoy this blog! (Optional) An invitation to a webinar or a live workshop hosted by StacieL, which will be announced on the blog.
Write this post on LinkedIn (no more than 75 words excluding title) and on StacieL's blog.
Write an introduction to the Facebook group "Social Media Professionals" that is slightly more technical than the Women social media professionals group but not too technical for someone who is relatively new to social media or even professional networking sites.
This post should include:
How to use Facebook effectively. Why it's important for business professionals. Who would be interested in joining this group and why they would be interested. A call-to-action for readers to subscribe and enjoy this blog! (Optional) An invitation to a webinar or a live workshop hosted by StacieL, which will be announced on the blog.
Write this post on LinkedIn (no more than 75 words excluding title) and on StacieL's blog.
Write an introduction about your networking activities such as: Where you're sending invitations, what you're doing, how you're doing it, etc..
Write this article on Linkedin Pulse (no more than 300 words excluding title) and on StacieL's blog.
Write an introduction about your networking activities such as: Where you're sending invitations, what you're doing, how you're doing it, etc..
Write this article as a guest post on another blog or website, if possible.
Write this article on Linkedin Pulse (no more than 300 words excluding title) and on StacieL's blog.
Write an introduction to this article in the form of a question (no more than 75 words excluding title) and on StacieL's blog.
Write an introduction to this article in the form of a question (no more than 75 words excluding title) and on StacieL's blog.
Mention my link of LinkedIn below when mentioning a colleague, contact or existing customer
I've mentioned this last week on LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/staciejoyce . This article describes how you can reach out to people you know personally but aren't qualified enough or interested enough to reach out to on LinkedIn yet.
Write this article on StacieL's LinkedIn Pulse blogspot (no more than 300 words excluding title) and on themesmin.com blog.
Write this article on StacieL's LinkedIn Pulse blogspot (no more than 300 words excluding title) and on themesmin.com blog.
Write an introduction to this article in the form of a question (no more than 75 words excluding title) and on StacieL's blog.
Mention my link of Linkedin below when mentioning a colleague, contact or existing customer I've mentioned this last week on Linkedin: http://www.linkedin.com/in/staciejoyce . This article describes how you can reach out to people you know personally but aren't qualified enough or interested enough to reach out to on Linkedin yet.
Write this article on StacieL's LinkedIn Pulse blogspot (no more than 300 words excluding title) and on themesmin.com blog.
Write this article on StacieL's LinkedIn Pulse blogspot (no more than 300 words excluding title) and on themesmin.com blog.
Write an introduction to this article in the form of a question (no more than 75 words excluding title) and on StacieL's blog. I've mentioned this last week on Linkedin: http://www.linkedin.
Conclusion
Creating a blog has helped me connect with more people, create more business contacts, get new ideas and ultimately, grow my business. I've been able to do this at a time when all I wanted to do was to enjoy life - it's definitely been one of the most rewarding things that I've ever done for myself!!
"I Need Your Business" is an invitation for professionals whether you're in business or not. It's about connecting with people who do the same thing as you and sharing ideas and tips that will help each other achieve their goals. It's also about personal growth as we continue to learn how we can better support each other in our unique situations.