Dont do this: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h2BHW7G1U_c
Monday, December 13, 2010
Tuesday, October 26, 2010
Being Productive on Social Networks: LinkedIn + Twitter
This final post on social media productivity combines LinkedIn and Twitter to give you new ways to strategically use both.
If you don't already have a LinkedIn account, definitely sign up for one. Its free!
FAQ's:
What if I don't have any good work experience to put on my profile?
Sign up anyway, and at least fill in your areas of expertise, capabilities, etc.
I don't want to add one MORE social network to my list, do I really need this one?
Even if you create an account and fill out basic info, it can help you in the long run by making you more searchable. Recruiters filter through LinkedIn now to find potential candidates, so even if you never re-visit your account or subscribe to updates, it is still helping you.
I'm still in college and I don't really know any professionals, who should I 'connect' with?
Connect with your friends! Treat it as a social investment - its only a matter of time before your friends also become 'professionals', so go ahead and add classmates and peers. LinkedIn takes the concept of mutual friends a few steps further by telling you about people who might be 2 or 3 steps removed from your immediate list of connections.
Twitter is a slightly more optional social network. Here's how it can complement your LinkedIn:
1. Gives you a way to get to know people without directly contacting them (and vice versa) - ideally this allows you to screen people before spending time trying to get connected with them
2. Show your enthusiasm for your area or industry of expertise. Use Twitter to automatically post articles and links relevant to your field. (you don't need to tweet about every moment in your life)
3. Improved search-ability. When googled, you are more likely to show up if you have more links related to you. At the end of the day, this means you are making it easier for people to communicate with you. The beauty of it is, you're not stealing anyone's thunder by doing so.
Extras:
Help with Linked In
Help with Twitter
If you don't already have a LinkedIn account, definitely sign up for one. Its free!
FAQ's:
What if I don't have any good work experience to put on my profile?
Sign up anyway, and at least fill in your areas of expertise, capabilities, etc.
I don't want to add one MORE social network to my list, do I really need this one?
Even if you create an account and fill out basic info, it can help you in the long run by making you more searchable. Recruiters filter through LinkedIn now to find potential candidates, so even if you never re-visit your account or subscribe to updates, it is still helping you.
I'm still in college and I don't really know any professionals, who should I 'connect' with?
Connect with your friends! Treat it as a social investment - its only a matter of time before your friends also become 'professionals', so go ahead and add classmates and peers. LinkedIn takes the concept of mutual friends a few steps further by telling you about people who might be 2 or 3 steps removed from your immediate list of connections.
Twitter is a slightly more optional social network. Here's how it can complement your LinkedIn:
1. Gives you a way to get to know people without directly contacting them (and vice versa) - ideally this allows you to screen people before spending time trying to get connected with them
2. Show your enthusiasm for your area or industry of expertise. Use Twitter to automatically post articles and links relevant to your field. (you don't need to tweet about every moment in your life)
3. Improved search-ability. When googled, you are more likely to show up if you have more links related to you. At the end of the day, this means you are making it easier for people to communicate with you. The beauty of it is, you're not stealing anyone's thunder by doing so.
Extras:
Help with Linked In
Help with Twitter
Happy Halloween!
Being Productive on Social Networks: LinkedIn + Twitter
This final post on social media productivity combines LinkedIn and Twitter to give you new ways to strategically use both.
If you don't already have a LinkedIn account, definitely sign up for one. Its free!
FAQ's:
What if I don't have any good work experience to put on my profile?
Sign up anyway, and at least fill in your areas of expertise, capabilities, etc.
I don't want to add one MORE social network to my list, do I really need this one?
Even if you create an account and fill out basic info, it can help you in the long run by making you more searchable. Recruiters filter through LinkedIn now to find potential candidates, so even if you never re-visit your account or subscribe to updates, it is still helping you.
I'm still in college and I don't really know any professionals, who should I 'connect' with?
Connect with your friends! Treat it as a social investment - its only a matter of time before your friends also become 'professionals', so go ahead and add classmates and peers. LinkedIn takes the concept of mutual friends a few steps further by telling you about people who might be 2 or 3 steps removed from your immediate list of connections.
Twitter is a slightly more optional social network. Here's how it can complement your LinkedIn:
1. Gives you a way to get to know people without directly contacting them (and vice versa) - ideally this allows you to screen people before spending time trying to get connected with them
2. Show your enthusiasm for your area or industry of expertise. Use Twitter to automatically post articles and links relevant to your field. (you don't need to tweet about every moment in your life)
3. Improved search-ability. When googled, you are more likely to show up if you have more links related to you. At the end of the day, this means you are making it easier for people to communicate with you. The beauty of it is, you're not stealing anyone's thunder by doing so.
Extras:
Help with Linked In
Help with Twitter
If you don't already have a LinkedIn account, definitely sign up for one. Its free!
FAQ's:
What if I don't have any good work experience to put on my profile?
Sign up anyway, and at least fill in your areas of expertise, capabilities, etc.
I don't want to add one MORE social network to my list, do I really need this one?
Even if you create an account and fill out basic info, it can help you in the long run by making you more searchable. Recruiters filter through LinkedIn now to find potential candidates, so even if you never re-visit your account or subscribe to updates, it is still helping you.
I'm still in college and I don't really know any professionals, who should I 'connect' with?
Connect with your friends! Treat it as a social investment - its only a matter of time before your friends also become 'professionals', so go ahead and add classmates and peers. LinkedIn takes the concept of mutual friends a few steps further by telling you about people who might be 2 or 3 steps removed from your immediate list of connections.
Twitter is a slightly more optional social network. Here's how it can complement your LinkedIn:
1. Gives you a way to get to know people without directly contacting them (and vice versa) - ideally this allows you to screen people before spending time trying to get connected with them
2. Show your enthusiasm for your area or industry of expertise. Use Twitter to automatically post articles and links relevant to your field. (you don't need to tweet about every moment in your life)
3. Improved search-ability. When googled, you are more likely to show up if you have more links related to you. At the end of the day, this means you are making it easier for people to communicate with you. The beauty of it is, you're not stealing anyone's thunder by doing so.
Extras:
Help with Linked In
Help with Twitter
Happy Halloween!
Thursday, October 7, 2010
October: Social Media Productivity Month
Social Media. You've probably heard enough about it, but for the next three weeks look out for posts with tips on how to use social media effectively for your job search, education, and life.
For today, I have put together a few tools that I use to help manage my time on social media:
1. https://chrome.google.com/extensions/detail/laankejkbhbdhmipfmgcngdelahlfoji
The StayFocused app for Google Chrome.
This is a great way to cure Facebook Addiction, because it limits the time you can spend on Facebook (and any other websites you would like to limit).
2. http://pipes.yahoo.com/pipes/
Yahoo! Pipes is a relatively unheard-of tool which lets users set up their own online data aggregating machines. It is especially great if you subscribe to multiple RSS feeds because you can consolidate them into one streamlined source (or even have them automatically tweeted by connecting your twitter account). It does, unfortunately, require a bit more set up time:
3. LinkedIn.com
Fill in your profile, connect with co-workers, make it easy for recruiters to find you. (More pro's and con's of LinkedIn to come later this month)
4. Take a step back and think about how you spend your time online:
http://mashable.com/2009/05/14/social-media-routine/
don't be stupid,
enjoy: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=poDLjwSmaW0
-chirag
For today, I have put together a few tools that I use to help manage my time on social media:
1. https://chrome.google.com/extensions/detail/laankejkbhbdhmipfmgcngdelahlfoji
The StayFocused app for Google Chrome.
This is a great way to cure Facebook Addiction, because it limits the time you can spend on Facebook (and any other websites you would like to limit).
2. http://pipes.yahoo.com/pipes/
Yahoo! Pipes is a relatively unheard-of tool which lets users set up their own online data aggregating machines. It is especially great if you subscribe to multiple RSS feeds because you can consolidate them into one streamlined source (or even have them automatically tweeted by connecting your twitter account). It does, unfortunately, require a bit more set up time:
3. LinkedIn.com
Fill in your profile, connect with co-workers, make it easy for recruiters to find you. (More pro's and con's of LinkedIn to come later this month)
4. Take a step back and think about how you spend your time online:
http://mashable.com/2009/05/14/social-media-routine/
don't be stupid,
enjoy: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=poDLjwSmaW0
-chirag
Tuesday, September 14, 2010
Being Productive on Social Networks: Facebook
Facebook = status updates, comments, likes, pictures, videos, friends, fan pages, groups, events, and more pictures.
It seems almost impossible to use these features in a productive manner, but if you do the following, you may realize some benefits beyond your notifications of tagged pictures:
1. Set a time limit for yourself. (I use StayFocused to limit my time spent on Facebook to 20 minutes/day)
Time management = Self Discipline + Efficiency.
2. Find companies and organizations you want to be a part of.
Now, more than ever before, companies are trying to build their online presence with pages on social networking sites, (even Facebook). So it doesn't hurt to become a fan of a company you are applying to. Occasionally, they may update their status with a job opening and contact information. Using Facebook as an additional line of communication can really help set you apart when HR is faced with tons of resumes and cover letters via e-mail.
3. Log off.
PS: Some scary numbers to remind you of the consequences of mismanaged social media: mashable
It seems almost impossible to use these features in a productive manner, but if you do the following, you may realize some benefits beyond your notifications of tagged pictures:
1. Set a time limit for yourself. (I use StayFocused to limit my time spent on Facebook to 20 minutes/day)
Time management = Self Discipline + Efficiency.
2. Find companies and organizations you want to be a part of.
Now, more than ever before, companies are trying to build their online presence with pages on social networking sites, (even Facebook). So it doesn't hurt to become a fan of a company you are applying to. Occasionally, they may update their status with a job opening and contact information. Using Facebook as an additional line of communication can really help set you apart when HR is faced with tons of resumes and cover letters via e-mail.
3. Log off.
PS: Some scary numbers to remind you of the consequences of mismanaged social media: mashable
GMAT vs GRE
If you're planning for grad school, its good to know in advance which standardized test(s) you will need to prepare for. Students pursuing graduate level business degrees typically consider the GMAT or the GRE .
Here is a list of some business schools and their respective testing requirements:
Kellogg (Northwestern): GMAT only
Wharton (UPenn): GMAT or GRE
Stern (NYU): GMAT or GRE
McCombs (UT Austin): GMAT or GRE
Kelley (Indiana): GMAT only
If you are only looking at business schools, the GMAT is the way to go. But if you are also considering other types of graduate programs, we recommend that you research your specific schools' requirements in advance.
Get a 2nd opinion:
Have a laugh:
The Office (B School Episode Clip)
Wednesday, August 25, 2010
Welcome back to school
As the 2010 school year begins students across the world are purchasing textbooks and preparing for classes we will be looking to improve our study techniques and habits from last year. If you are a college student and one of the over 40 million iPod OS users here is a list of the 10 best iPhone apps for getting back to school.
http://mashable.com/2010/08/24/back-to-school-iphone-apps/
http://mashable.com/2010/08/24/back-to-school-iphone-apps/
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