24 Nov 09 5 Still More Reasons Why You Should Join Twitter

Twitter gives you an insight into what people are doing online. This is a kind of action directory made by average users. Every vote, every inclusion counts on twitter. That is why I have showed you 10 benefits of joining twitter through two posts so far (5 Reasons to Join Twitter, and 5 More Reasons to Join Twitter). This is the third and last post that will try again to convince the non-twitteres to join the big league.

Reason 1: To follow your favorite celebrity

We all strive to know more about our favorite movie star, favorite sports star, politicians, etc., and our need to know more about them is fulfilled by magazines, news papers, televisions, and grapevine. None of the mediums are reliable. They feed us lie, but twitter does not because on twitter we can directly here from what celebrities has to say about themselves and their colleagues. Follow the celebrity that got batch of authentication from twitter.

Reason 2: To follow online celebrities

Celebrities are not made in Hollywood and sports alone. There are many online celebs that are worth following, in other words, following these celebrities is worth more than following some Hollywood guys or girls. Online celebs are people who have made it big on the Internet.

Reason 3: To follow your favorite website or blog

Twitter has become a regular in any marketing plan, which means the website or blog you read must be on twitter. Following them will give you information about updates on each one of them directly in your twitter.

Reason 4: Follow events and conferences

As I said, most of them who matter are on twitter. Hence, following twitter will also keep you in the know about development on any event. It will also tell you who has said or saying what in the conference, and if you are the organizer of any event or conference, you will get to know what attendees think about it.

Reason 5: To learn something new

I read something on the Internet, got excited by it, and decided to share, so I twitted it. This is how many people are using twitter, which has turned twitter into a big referral system. From here, you can learn about whatever you want. Twitter has become a gigantic learning center.

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30 Oct 09 How To Network Professionally

I’ve written many times stating the importance of networking yourself in your professional industry. But how should you go about networking yourself? We all know that networking is important if you want to succeed and take your career as far as possible. But how do you get your name out there? Where are you supposed to turn when you’re just starting out?

Well first off, make sure you know why you should be networking. Most jobs that are available on the market aren’t even advertised. In fact, some of the best jobs out there are never even advertised before they are filled. By making a name for yourself, and connecting to as many people as possible, you create more chances to find out about these opportunities. Whether through connecting with someone whose company is hiring, or finding out through a friend that’s applying with the same company.

To network effectively, it’s as simple as making the effort to find professional relationships. Career related seminars or conferences are a great way to get yourself out there. The same goes for websites that feature social networking for professionals. Resources like LinkedIn should be taken advantage of, as they are decent resources for making fast friends.

Beyond that it’s easy to make the little connections. If you have children, try to talk with the other parents around you at school related events, or extra curricular activities. You may find someone on the same career path, and that friendship could pay off in the long run.

Just remember to return all the favors you receive. Networking is a two way street, it’s not about meeting people to benefit yourself, and then forgetting about them. To make strong professional bonds you have to help, as well as take the help they are willing to give. Tip them in to opportunities at your company, or openings you know of around you. That’s the only way to network effectively, and keep yourself in a positive light with those around you.

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