Professional Resource: APA - American Planning Association

Whether you’re currently searching for a job or not, becoming a member of professional organizations is a great way to increase your network, provide volunteer services, as well as open up opportunities for new job opportunities. Interested in becoming involved in your community?  Check out the APA, whose mission is to “…provide leadership in the development » Read More

Project Management Careers

Are you a Project Manager or thinking of getting into that field?  An important part of your networking strategy to gain access into a new field and/or find a new position is to be sure that you are associated with the organizations that represent your field.  In the case of Project Management there are several » Read More

Three Networking Tips from the Pros

Guest post by Kevin Donlin – This week I’m re-running three of the best networking tips I’ve found recently to help you find a job faster. These proven networking tactics get results in good times and in bad. Which can you try today? 1) Network with the Recently Departed David Perry, author of “Guerrilla Marketing For Job Hunters 2.0,” shares » Read More

Web 2.0 in SF - Job Seekers, I hope you were there! What??

Being a huge proponent of growing your network the Web 2.0 conference I attended this past week was a perfect example of just what I mean about networking outside your regular arena to find new opportunities and gain new connections, while at the same time gathering new up-to-date marketplace knowledge. This was a great event and » Read More

Do You Give Networking the Cold Shoulder?

Many people think that the best way to get a job is to ‘broadcast‘ their resume to every job board in existence. A friend of mine who was looking for a new job thought a good day’s work was spending her time searching the job boards. I would tell her “what a waste » Read More

Is Networking in Your Genes?

I took an assessment some time ago called The Birkman. It was a great insight into my interests, usual style (how people see me), my underlying needs, as well as my stress behaviors…great assessment. The coach interpreting the assessment for me said “Robin – you are a true networker”. It is true, I love to » Read More

Meetup.com – have you heard of it?

A colleague of mine sent this link over to me the other day and said I should check it out and I’m glad I did.  A huge part of our professional lives is supported, if not determined, by our ability to network and build relationships.  The site, Meetup (with about 2.5 million members) is a » Read More