A Social Media Thanksgiving 2014 (with PB&J Snacks)

Thanksgiving is a time for thanks. With this blog post I give thanks for the social media platforms and tools that have guided me on the social web.  Social media is now embedded deeply into my life and my career. Since my blog is about using social media marketing for personal branding and job search […]

The Willy-Nilly of LinkedIn Endorsements

It is no secret, and evident from my previous blog posts, that LinkedIn is my favored social media network for personal branding and job search. What is not to like? With LinkedIn you can build and expand on your resume, provide an e-portfolio as evidence of your best work, connect with professionals in your career […]

Which Social Media Network is the One for You?

While I usually end a blog post with a question, today I want to do a hand stance and begin with a question. Sure, everyone has their favorite social media network, and for different purposes.  But, what: “If you could choose just one social media network, which would you choose? And, why?” I do not […]

Do’s & Don’ts When Using Social Media for Personal Branding & the Job Search

Social media offers a bit of the Wild Wild West on the World Wide Web. Almost anything goes. There are no white hat Internet guardians. No grammar police. No great firewall censors. Unless you and your social activity fear the consequences of a Google slap, the Facebook EdgeRank algorithm, a LinkedIn Group penalty box, or […]