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By: Finding a New Job… With a Little Help From SPS « CUNY SPS Community Blog

Tue, 25 Jan 2011 15:14:20 +0000

[...] recommendations from people with whom I’m already connected (Shawn Abraham recently wrote a great post about using LinkedIn). We talked about creating a schedule for my days and weeks, making sure I get in enough time to [...]

By: Shannon

Shannon — Thu, 20 Jan 2011 16:30:18 +0000

Great ideas here, and I agree about the importance of these tools for professional networking. It is definitely something employers look for when evaluating job applicants, and lacking a profile can give the impression you’re behind the times. LinkedIn is useful not only when actively seeking a job, but for maintaining your contacts, helping others and providing advice, and building your personal brand. Think of LinkedIn as your online “rolodex” which needs regular updates, as an extension to personal relationships you create in life and work. I hope to see many more people in the SPS community joining the site and becoming members of our group!

By: Rachel

Rachel — Wed, 19 Jan 2011 16:29:59 +0000

I find myself being overwhelmed when trying to be active on LinkedIn. Thanks for the reminder of how important and powerful it is as a professional tool!

By: amywrites87

amywrites87 — Wed, 19 Jan 2011 15:27:50 +0000

Really great post, Shawn! I will make sure I check out LinkedIn and the SPS Group. Thanks for the information.