Ms. Career Girl

Top Menu

  • Home
  • Media
  • About
    • Terms of Use & Copyright Notice
    • Privacy Policy
  • Advertise
  • Contact
    • PR and FTC Disclosure
  • Subscribe

Main Menu

  • Home
  • Careers
    • Productivity
    • Career Confessions
    • #SideHustle
    • Job Search Advice
    • Resume Optimization Tool
    • Job Board
  • Lifestyle
    • Life After College
    • Health & Beauty
    • Style
    • Money
    • Travel & Leisure
    • Product Reviews
  • Relationships
    • Dating
    • Marriage
    • Working Moms
  • Specials
    • Real Career Girls
    • Style Your Life
    • Book Club
    • Giveaways
  • Home
  • Media
  • About
    • Terms of Use & Copyright Notice
    • Privacy Policy
  • Advertise
  • Contact
    • PR and FTC Disclosure
  • Subscribe

logo

  • Home
  • Careers
    • Productivity
    • Career Confessions
    • #SideHustle
    • Job Search Advice
    • Resume Optimization Tool
    • Job Board
  • Lifestyle
    • Life After College
    • Health & Beauty
    • Style
    • Money
    • Travel & Leisure
    • Product Reviews
  • Relationships
    • Dating
    • Marriage
    • Working Moms
  • Specials
    • Real Career Girls
    • Style Your Life
    • Book Club
    • Giveaways
Life After CollegeSelfWork
Home›Self›Life After College›Social Media Networking 101

Social Media Networking 101

By Ms. Career Girl
Nov 17, 2008
18590
0
Share:

Anyone who knows me is well aware that I love networking and I have a strong belief that it is so important to be networking in some form every day.

Now that we are out of college, we have to start from scratch when it comes to building our own personal brand and network. Since the term “networking event” makes most twentysomethings cringe, I suggest networking the way most of us Gen Y’ers are most comfortable: through social media outlets.  Just remember to use these tools a little differently than you did in college!

Many companies preach that their most valuable asset is their people. You should be thinking the same way. Keep meeting people and you never know where it will lead you or how you can help others simply by knowing someone.

Facebook
• Are you using status updates? Use status updates to get information you need, tell others what projects you are working on, get feedback on a new idea, share a valuable article or even to get people to your page.
• Does your “About Me” section share something about your professional background, strengths and goals? You never know when someone is looking to hire someone just like you.
• Don’t be afraid of using facebook to the fullest. Make a facebook group, post an event or send out a “note” to let others know about an important event or issue you are passionate about.
• Blogs. Check out facebook’s cool blog application to see top rated blogs in your network and read about issues that affect you. Commenting on blogs, emailing the blogger, or writing as a guest blogger are other great ways to get yourself out there.

LinkedIn
Are you “Linked In”? If not, make a profile today and start growing your professional network. Your Linked In profile is basically like an online resume. Linked In is an amazing tool to meet others in your field. It is also great for networking with recruiters and finding jobs.

Twitter
I’m new on the Twitter scene, but I can already see the value of this tool, especially for entrepreneurs and/or bloggers who are trying to establish themselves and develop a personal brand and following. Twitter is simply a “micro-blog” similar to facebook’s status updates. You can send out a “Twitter” (limited to 140 characters) which is usually based on “what are you doing right now?” to those who are following you, and they can respond back. I’ve already connected with some amazing entrepreneurs through this tool. Check it out and follow me at ExecutiveVision.

I hope this helped you see the websites you log into every day in a new light! Don’t be afraid of “branding” yourself!

For more on this topic, check out this awesome article too.

Tagscareerentrepreneurshipnetworkingpersonal brandingsocial media
Previous Article

Would You Change Your College Degree?

Next Article

Thoughts on Being “am-BITCH-ous”

0
Shares
  • 0
  • +
  • 0
  • 0

Ms. Career Girl

Ms. Career Girl was started in 2008 to help ambitious young professional women figure out who they are, what they want and how to get it.

Related articles More from author

  • Career ConfessionsLife After CollegeSelfWork

    A Tale of High Achieving Career Ladies

    Oct 24, 2013
    By Ms. Career Girl
  • work in sales
    Life After CollegeSelfWork

    Why an entry level sales job is a great way to kickoff your career

    Dec 15, 2013
    By Ms. Career Girl
  • Find a Career
    #SideHustleLife After CollegeSelfWork

    Get a Modern Day Career Path Dream Catcher

    Feb 7, 2014
    By Ms. Career Girl
  • #SideHustleSelfWork

    Get Your Creative Juices Flowing Today with a Creative Project

    Nov 15, 2013
    By Ms. Career Girl
  • DatingLife After CollegePlus OneSelfWork

    Are Your Expectations Realistic?

    Nov 13, 2008
    By Ms. Career Girl
  • #SideHustleWork

    Featured Lady Fridays: Melissa Alvarez, Founder of The Nanny Tree

    Nov 14, 2008
    By Ms. Career Girl

  • Career ConfessionsLife After CollegeSelfWork

    A Tale of High Achieving Career Ladies

  • work in sales
    Life After CollegeSelfWork

    Why an entry level sales job is a great way to kickoff your career

  • Find a Career
    #SideHustleLife After CollegeSelfWork

    Get a Modern Day Career Path Dream Catcher

Subscribe

Job Search

As seen on

career advice blog badge oriel badge

Featured On

  • About
  • Contact
  • Advertise
  • Resume Optimization Tool
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms and Conditions
© Copyright 2021 Ms Career Girl