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. 7^th 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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