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By: Ben Ivey

Ben Ivey — Mon, 25 Jan 2010 23:12:32 +0000

Hi Colleen,

I have just read your blog titled “The Story Begins” it is amazing. I joined LinkedIn back in March 2009 when my role at MLC Investments Limited in North Sydney Australia was made redundant. A client of MLC’s invited me to join LinkedIn which I did. I am still trying to get my head around social networking, like you I am not a member of Facebook although I have received invites from friends etc to join it.

Your story has reinforced how social networking can help you in your job search.

By: Colleen Chan

Colleen Chan — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 02:21:34 +0000

The little morsels of my best work??? Still struggling to put my numbers into words

By: Llora

Llora — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 13:57:32 +0000

Keep researching your favorite potential employers and expanding your public presence with great ideas and little morsels of your best work.

By: Colleen Chan

Colleen Chan — Thu, 16 Jul 2009 08:00:28 +0000

Hi James,

Yes, I don’t think I have the height to be a model

Thanks for your support and interest.

Cheers,

By: James Beresford

James Beresford — Thu, 16 Jul 2009 07:51:17 +0000

Colleen

Setting your profile up and getting recommendations is the foundation of using lined it to network. Think of it as going to a networking event – you need to put on your best suit to look good.

But looking good alone won’t do you much good (unless you’re planning a modelling career) – next step is to start talking to people! Join in discussions, contribute your ideas and opinions – and thus get into peoples sphere of awareness.

There’s no guarantee of results – as with any networking – but best of luck.

James

By: Colleen Chan

Colleen Chan — Thu, 16 Jul 2009 07:50:49 +0000

Thanks Raz for all of your support during this time. Offering money for my expertise… yes it would be nice

Cheers,

By: Raz Chorev

Raz Chorev — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 07:56:43 +0000

Colleen – this is a great start! Your networking efforts will produce results with time, like in every other network.
People need to get to know you and your point of difference, and when the opportunity arises, your network will point you in the right direction.
But don’t just sit there, wondering :”what’s next?”
Networking is a process, not an event! keep connecting to people online, and take the relationship offline. You’ll meet great people, I promise! I know I have (I’ve met you, haven’t I??).

Join groups, and participate in their discussion. You’ll create a name for yourself as an expert, and with time, people will offer you money for your expertise. WITH TIME.
Bottom line – this is a great start. Keep at it.

Raz