For many people, especially those new to Twitter, one of the big questions about this popular application is, “who should I follow?” Well, there are many good answers to this, all depending on your purpose for using Twitter. But there are a few shortcuts you can use that will make life simpler and get yourRead more
Steph Auteri has written a wonderful guest post on TwiTip.com about how Twitter has jumped off of your screen and into your home town. I can attest that the networking potential at a Tweetup (a meet-up of Twitter enthusiasts) is superior to most networking events, chamber of commerce gatherings, job fairs, etc. that I haveRead more
Jim Stroud posted this list yesterday on The Recruiters Lounge web site. On this list I am #12. Blast! I should be #1! But I just don’t have time to Twitter that much. Top 50 Recruiters on Twitter According to Twitter Grader, below is a list of the Top 50 Recruiters on Twitter according toRead more
Social media sites are fast becoming the go to outlet to compliment a marketing campaign. Companies of all sizes are embracing the technology and the ability to interact with their audience to boost sales and enhance marketing. But as I stated in a previous post, Employer Branding with Web2.0 & Social Media, HR and PRRead more
To the uninitiated, Twitter is confusing, even daunting. Whether you have never tried Twitter, or are just looking for some new tricks, you’re in luck. These tips will help newbies and Twitter veterans alike. Happy tweeting. 13 Tips to Hacking Twitter Sage Twitter advice from Larry Chiang on SocialTimes.com Hey, What are you doing rightRead more
I have collected the most clicked upon recent links that I have shared on Twitter about interviewing and job searches as compiled by Tweetburner. There is some great info in these articles. Hope you find them helpful. If you want to tune in for these links in real-time you can follow me on Twitter, http://www.twitter.com/fishdogs,Read more
As I sat watching live, streaming video from the Word of Mouth Marketing Association Summit and Research Symposium in Vegas last week from the comfort of my cushy office chair in Southlake, TX, it occurred to me that the corporate philosophy being shared by the enigmatic Zappos.com CEO, Tony Hsieh (pronounced "Shay"), echoed something writtenRead more
I have a problem. I really like Twitter. And you should too. In my quest to learn and pass along personal branding tips I have experimented with all kinds of tools. I firmly believe you need a good blog to help establish your personal brand. But you need to get people to read it. InRead more
Image via Wikipedia Just in time for Halloween comes this frightening article from Nicholas Carlson on Silicon Alley Insider: Here Come The Pro Accounts. In this article Nicholas confirms something I have long feared. The days of all free Social Media services are numbered. I am probably not alone in my fears that, like LinkedInRead more
