There are many reasons for putting things off but when referring to social media, is it possible that your procrastination is fuelled by fear? The term “social media” is one which still generates a blank look from many. Although everyone knows what Facebook is, social media tends to be associated with some kind of complex fad. It is anything but a passing […]
The Value of Social Media
Google and Facebook in talks with Twitter. This, according to the Wall Street Journal, which also questions the $10 billion value of Twitter with only 12% of Internet users when Facebook has 62% of Internet users and is valued at $50 billion. Regardless of the monetary value of Twitter, this social media site is a valuable resource to […]
Twitter Lists
If you have not yet created your profile on Twitter, you are missing out on the 2nd most popular social media site available. It’s easy to use! It’s free! It’s real time! It has over 200 million users! It has influenced the election of a President, saving a rain forest, a new wheelchair, accountability from corporations, money […]
2010 Review of Your Year
Based on your status updates, 2010 in Statuses and My Year in Status will provide a 2010 review of your year too! Check it out. Did you present a consistent message? Does it reflect your personal brand? Contact Elite Resumes for information on Personal Branding and to speak with Martin Buckland, Certified Personal Branding Strategist.
Twitter should be embraced for all that it is!
Although Twitter is being embraced by 200 million users there are still many who are not aware of just how significant this social media site really is, despite the number of users. Check out the following blog posts to see what you could be missing. “I will dig you out” and “Newark Mayor using robust Twitter presence to […]
Do you have a Facebook Page?
If you don’t yet have a Facebook Page, you have not been proactive in maintaining your career or business. The most successful businesses in the world and today’s most influential leaders have all embraced social media. The facts available today should leave you without question that it is a critical component of your career or business to establish an […]
Social Media in your Job Search
“60% of companies Google potential candidates” “If they don’t like what they find – you DON’T get an interview (or the sale)!” Have you “googled” yourself lately? Do you require professional and accomplishment based content? Start with a free resume critique from a Certified Professional Resume Writer at Elite Resumes.
Social Media Dominated by Middle-Aged Users
There are still many people who believe social media is just for kids when in fact, social media is dominated by middle-aged users. A Royal Pingdom study of the following 19 sites, Facebook, LinkedIn, MySpace, Twitter, Slashdot, Reddit, Digg, Delicious, StumbleUpon, FriendFeed, Last.fm, Friendster, LiveJournal, Hi5, Tagged, Ning, Xanga, Classmates.com, Bebo shows not one of these sites were dominated by […]
Online Information Predicting Your Future
If you are a senior professional in 2010, you likely have a web page, a blog post, Linkedin profile, Facebook Page, Twitter profile and a significant Google presence. Maintaining a professional profile is important in managing your career but did you know that the information you post could be used by an employer to predict your future within […]
Linkedin Network Statistics
If you are one of over 80 million professionals with a profile on Linkedin, have you checked your Network Statistics lately? Linkedin provides an exceptional social media site for professionals to network, share information, join groups, find company information and present a positive impression to HR professionals and recruiters but it also provides some interesting Network Statistics. […]
Social Media Quick Tips
It is true that maintaining your social media presence can be a very time consuming proposition but the following social media quick tips are extremely important and will only require a few seconds of your time on each of these sites. Do you have a Linkedin profile? If so check out the following tip: Quick Tip #1 […]
Social Media and Your Reputation
Social media has provided a forum that resonates authenticity and transparency. Are you using it accordingly to develop a genuine and credible profile? Or have you chosen to hide behind an artificial image and an alias for a name? All social media profiles require two basic pieces of information, a photo/image and a name. If you are creating a personal profile it is […]
Are you damaging your reputation with online comments?
Think before you post! Rationalize, be considerate, polite and professional. Don’t damage your reputation by letting your emotions get the best of you and posting online comments in haste for all the world to see that you can NEVER take back! If necessary, take the time to walk away and respond at a later time or date. There is nothing […]
Media consumes more time than sleep or work
Media consumption has increased an hour per day over the past two years according to a recent Ipsos OTX Study. This means we now spend one-half of our waking days interacting with media which exceeds the amount of time we spend sleeping or working! This is a significant increase according to a past study over the previous 8 years, which showed media consumption had increased 2 […]
Twitter is…
…informative, interesting, newsworthy, user-friendly, uncomplicated, inspiring, fun, professional, social, influential, real-time, networking, marketing, mobile, private tweets, public tweets, retweets And Twitter is: 140 character tweets providing links to anything CNN Breaking News and The New York Times tweeting for over 5 million followers Searching #hashtags for relevant feedback Immediate, non-invasive feedback from large audiences to live presenters Communication for virtual events A […]
Claim Your Name and Establish Your Brand
While you may have chosen to ignore the phenomenal success of social media opting for a low profile citing privacy as a primary concern, you may very well discover that your reputation has been more negatively affected by remaining invisible than if you had established a visible online profile. It is inevitable that your name will come to life online with or without your input. […]
Networking Utilizing Social Media
How will multiple job offers impact your career? Since more jobs are secured through networking than all other job search methods combined, it only stands to reason that a strong commitment to networking will generate an increase in opportunities and the potential for multiple job offers. There are endless resources to network in person and it is important to respond to a […]
An Online Presence, Twitter Tips to Get Started
Are you currently in a successful career? Are you in career transition? Or perhaps you are a business owner? A student? Regardless of your position or the industry you work in, an online presence is an essential component to managing a successful career or business. There are many social media sites available to establish and maintain a […]