Okay! So the term social media is now a household name. Everyone between the ages of 12 and 37 live on MySpace, Twitter, MyYearbook, Plinky, Tagged, IMEEM, and of course Facebook--and the slightly maturer surfer can be found on Ning, BlackPlanet, and InTuit. Social networking has quickly become our source for information, advice, inspiration, romance, business opportunities and so much more. I'll admit, I'm a junkie and I log on more than daily to see what's poppin in the world.
As a young professional however, all my e-socializing isn't in vain. It's important to be productive online--there's money to be made out here you know. One networking space I didn't mention was LinkedIn.com...probably the best professional social network EVER! Day after day I meet professional people from all areas of business, and I'm baffled at how many don't know about LinkedIn. I mean, this is a place where you can connect with CEOs, entrepreneurs, thought leaders and decision-makers from every corner of the globe. What's more incredible is that LinkedIn was rated numero cinco of the top 25 social networking sites--with a monthly visitor count (January 2009) of a whopping 42,744,438. THAT'S BANANAS!!!
All this to say, make your time spent online make sense--and dollars. It only takes a few minutes to set up a profile and before you know it, you're on the road to being "Linked In" to sucessful and enterprising people who love to share information and opportunities. Connect with folks one-on-one, join a group, or attend an event--this e-experience is invaluable. If you are truly serious about your career and getting to your next level, then slide over to LinkedIn and carve YourSpace.
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Jennifer Colter
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Always bringing great info to the masses! I actually just joined LinkedIn and have been connecting with powerful people--thanks to you!
I'm amazed at how many professionals and entrepreneurs aren't on LinkedIn too! I saw you are part of the Dubai group so I'm looking into that.
Thanks for posting this...you bring good insight. Maybe you can assist my company with our PR efforts once we get squared away.
All the Best!
I forgot to leave my info.
W.D. Securities
I can't stress enough how crucial networking on LinkedIn has been for my business. I encourage all business people--entrepreneurs or traditional working persons to take time out to utilize this invalluable resource.
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