With a Little Help from my Friends
With a Little Help from my Friends–I’ll either land or lose a job
Everything that was old soon becomes new again. In today’s job search, the buzz word is “networking”. While many see it as a rather new element of the job search, just as Ringo, Paul, et al sang so many years ago – - With a Little Help from my Friends – - in today’s world it is about making a connection with someone. The fun today is you can make a connection electronically, in the comfort of your home with your favorite at home attire. Remember if you are connected by Skype and a camera – - you may be seen ‘round the world in a less-than flattering way. Also, everything you say electronically may be transmitted by someone in such a way that it goes around the world – - Think Twice, Type Once and hesitate – - awhile – - before you hit the send button.
Also realize that just as you “Can’t Buy Me Love”, you can’t “Buy me a Job”. But you can make connections that will prove invaluable with today’s job search. And, if you stay in touch – - they can prove even more valuable 5 to 10 years from now.
There’s an interesting article in the Forbes Magazine’s Sept. 7th edition: http://www.forbes.com/forbes/2009/0907/power-women-09-facebook-sheryl-sandberg.html. The dilemma today is that everyone wants to be connected, to network and to reach out to family and friends. The challenge is how does that help from my friends translate to $$$ for the people behind the scenes who’ve written the connections that make Facebook so much fun.
Before they become profitable, Facebook’s theme song could be “A Hard Day’s Night” as they grapple with connectivity and profitability.
For each of us, it will be how well to be want to be connected and with whom??? We want help from our friends – - but not all our friends. It is going to be an interesting journey for everyone.
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Aug 31, 2009
Kay’s post rocks!!
Aug 31, 2009
In case networking is new or relatively new to you you can trust Kay Stout’s taste,style, and judgment. She is “spot on” on all topics related to careers and to what she believes should be an eternal and contiguous pursuit. Let’s hear it for Kay always.
Aug 31, 2009
Great commentary on the use of technology today to link up with people. Kay is right that sites like Facebook have made it easier than ever to keep up with people you have known, but have not seen in a really long time.
Aug 31, 2009
Kay nails the question of what Networking can and should mean in your career efforts.
She says it best by saying “For each of us, it will be how well to be want to be connected and with whom??? We want help from our friends – – but not all our friends. It is going to be an interesting journey for everyone.”
Aug 31, 2009
Great article!
Aug 31, 2009
I vote for Kay’s – it is fabulous!
Aug 31, 2009
Lots of value in a few words. Keeping concerning times focused on people and how things work. Thanks!
Aug 31, 2009
Kay is right on the money…No longer is Myspace, Facebook, Twitter, etc. used for high school and college kids to inform each other of the latest party, but now with the formentioned sights along with LinkedIn, the lines of communication in the business world of opened up allowing for new opprotunities that were never there before.
Sep 01, 2009
Like everyone else- I vote for Kay!!!
Sep 01, 2009
Fantastic post – gets my vote!
Sep 01, 2009
Kay – another delightful piece about how we can always learn from each other and leave a lasting impression, even when we don’t realize it’s happening. Great work!!
Sep 02, 2009
I vote for Kay. Well written! Clever integration of Beatles songs to make her points.