Archive for March 2010
Great Sites for You
Posted by: Kate D. on: March 30, 2010
A week has passed, and I have another list of sites I think you might enjoy. Have fun! What Does “Connecting” Really Mean? – This is a great little article on how not to be just another “networker.” It gives some good examples of how to meet people in a genuine way, instead of that [...]
Where Do You Wear Your Name Tag?
Posted by: Kate D. on: March 27, 2010
I was at my local American Marketing Association Chapter luncheon and, naturally, had to wear a name tag. It was one of those clip-on ones. Being in a dress, I didn’t have lapels, though I was able to clip mine onto a frill. A gentleman I know didn’t have a pocket to clip his on [...]
Great Sites for You
Posted by: Kate D. on: March 23, 2010
Alright, I enjoy seeing what other bloggers think is interesting out there in the world of the web, so I thought you, dear reader, might enjoy it, too. I Tweet about a lot, but I have a back log of recommendable articles. So I’m cleaning house! Look for this every Tuesday, or there abouts. Personal [...]
Who Do You Link To?
Posted by: Kate D. on: March 20, 2010
Who do you Connect to on Linked In? Do you just link to people you know personally? Do you just Connect to folk you know well enough that you can write a whole paragraph on them? Are you a LION? A Linked In Open Networker who links to anyone? Which is best? How do you [...]
Welcome to the Working World
Posted by: Kate D. on: March 18, 2010
Have you ever heard this song? It’s by MxPx, the title is “Responsability,” and sometimes I think the band was reading my mind. Here’s a LINK so you know what I mean. Part of the transition between college student to professional is dealing with the fact that people will want to rely on you more. People just don’t [...]
Brand? What Brand? Huh?
Posted by: Kate D. on: March 14, 2010
Let me introduce my fictional example, Melanie McGuffin, the IT programmer who makes it happen, works real hard, and never stops… and needs a new job or some freelance work. She’s thinking about a personal brand. It seems that if Melanie doesn’t think of herself as a brand name then she’ll risk becoming a commodity. Problem: What is a [...]
Look, but Don’t Touch
Posted by: Kate D. on: March 10, 2010
A while back, I talked about how a good professional doesn’t play up his or her sexuality at work in the post Sexy, Smexy. I recently read an article that takes this idea and turns it partly on its head. It said that checking each other out during an interview is natural and we shouldn’t stop [...]
How To Write Your 60 Second Commercial
Posted by: Kate D. on: March 6, 2010
One thing every good networker needs is a clear 60 second commercial. Let’s see what goes in to one and how to make it. According to Heather R. Huhman on this site, the steps are: Who Are You? What Are You Seeking? What Can You Offer? Request Action And Put it Together And lastly KISS [...]
Sleepy-Eyed Book Reviews: All Marketers Are Liars
Posted by: Kate D. on: March 2, 2010
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Welcome to another Sleepy-Eyed Book Review, so named because I read these books in the morning, right after I get up, usually with the sleepies still in my eyes. It’s one way to ensure I get my daily dose of thoughtful reading. So, on with the review. I recently finished Seth Godin’s book, All Marketers [...]
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