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This article originally appeared in the December 28, 2009 AdAge.com Talent Works. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (summarized here in Ad Age), there are plenty of people being forced to get creative with their careers. At least 163,400... Continue reading

Course Description: Non-profit directors are now using social networking as a effective way to fundraise and attract supporters. One of the greatest benefits to social networking for non-profits is the ability to track what’s works and what doesn’t – through analytic application offerings. This hands-on workshop will guide you through how to harness the power of your network for effective fundraising. Attendees will need to bring a laptop with wireless access capability. This workshop will cover: • Case studies of successful fundraising: Charity:water Twestival; Sierra Club Facebook Marketplace • Developing your non-profit’s social media strategy • Using TipJoy • Creating... Continue reading

Banning Social Media in the Workplace is simply a bad idea. Continue reading

Course Description: Unemployment rates in Michigan have now reached double digits. Competition for each job opening is fierce and now, more than ever, job seekers must differentiate themselves and use the most effective tools. One of the biggest assets a job seeker has in their search is their personal network. This hands-on workshop will guide you through how to harness the power of your network to benefit your job search. Students attending will need to bring a laptop with wireless access capability. This workshop will cover: Googling yourself – how easily found are you? Calculating your Online Identity Score. What... Continue reading

This article originally appeared in the October 2, 2009 AdAge.com Talent Works. job" mentality, job seekers must focus on being found. Recruiters are holding the proverbial glass slipper -- looking for the perfect match to open positions. Are social media... Continue reading

Could LinkedIn help you with your career or in the business world? Take The LinkedIn Expertise Self-Quiz: I have a profile on Linked In YES NO I visit and / or post on LinkedIn at least once per week YES NO I have found and connected with people on LinkedIn. YES NO I am familiar with the proper etiquette of connecting with people on LinkedIn. YES NO I am familiar with the various account types available on LinkedIn. YES NO I am familiar with how to view my LinkedIn Network Statistics YES NO I am familiar with the difference between... Continue reading

Could Twitter help you with your career or in the business world? The exploding popularity of Twitter is proving to help businesses generate leads, provide customer service, conduct research, establish thought leadership and monitor conversations. Take the Twitter Expertise Self-Quiz to see if you know how Twitter can help you: I have a profile on Twitter: YES NO I visit and / or post on Twitter at least once per week.YES NO I can access Twitter from my mobile device.YES NO I have found and followed people or companies on Twitter. YES NO I am familiar with the difference between... Continue reading

Course Description: Twitter is a free social networking site and micro-blogging social media site that enables users to send and read each other’s updates (known as Tweets) which are text posts of up to 140 characters in length. In February 2009, Twitter was ranked as the third largest social media network by compete.com. This hands-on workshop will guide students through intensive basics of Twitter*. Students attending will need to bring a laptop with wireless access capability. This basic training course will cover: The Social Media Virtual Cocktail Party: why digital social media will never replace face to face interaction, but... Continue reading

Course Description: LinkedIn is a business-oriented social networking site mainly used for professional networking. As of February 2009, it had more than 35 million registered users, spanning 170 industries. This hands-on workshop will guide students through intensive basics of LinkedIn*. Students attending will need to bring a laptop with wireless access capability. This basic training course will cover: The Social Media virtual Cocktail Party: why digital social media will never replace face to face interaction, but can enhance it The differences between social media sites Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter Interfacing Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter statuses / photo postings; posting from... Continue reading

Course Description: Facebook is a free-access social networking website that has exploded to over 175 million users. Users can join groups organized by city, workplace, school, and region to connect and interact with other people. This hands-on workshop will guide you through the intensive basics of Facebook* Attendees will need to bring a laptop with wireless access capability. This basic training course will cover: • The Social Media virtual Cocktail Party: why digital social media will never replace face to face interaction, but can enhance it • The differences between social media sites Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter • Interfacing Facebook,... Continue reading

Could Twitter help you with your career or in the business world? The exploding popularity of Twitter is proving to help businesses generate leads, provide customer service, conduct research, establish thought leadership and monitor conversations. Take the Twitter Expertise Self-Quiz to see if you know how Twitter can help you: I have a profile on Twitter: YES NO I visit and / or post on Twitter at least once per week.YES NO I can access Twitter from my mobile device.YES NO I have found and followed people or companies on Twitter. YES NO I am familiar with the difference between... Continue reading

Could LinkedIn help you with your career or in the business world? Take The LinkedIn Expertise Self-Quiz: I have a profile on Linked In YES NO I visit and / or post on LinkedIn at least once per week YES NO I have found and connected with people on LinkedIn. YES NO I am familiar with the proper etiquette of connecting with people on LinkedIn. YES NO I am familiar with the various account types available on LinkedIn. YES NO I am familiar with how to view my LinkedIn Network Statistics YES NO I am familiar with the difference between... Continue reading

Here is a simple/smart/humanistic approach to hiring. Specialized has a position for a graphic director that needs to be filled. Instead of just posting the position with copy the creative director added a video of himself talking about the position... Continue reading