by Margaret | Nov 21, 2008 | Business, Employment, Social Media
Way too often people will assert that they do not participate in groups and forums as posters, but as “learners,” otherwise lurking or sitting on the sidelines, i.e., reading but not actively contributing. Frequently, they claim that they do not have anything to...
by Margaret | Nov 5, 2008 | Business, Employment, Social Media
Many social networkers connect with the concept of keeping in touch or “paying it forward.” They may simply respond to requests to connect, or they may be proactively seeking connections. These networkers intend to assist their connections as needed in...
by Margaret | Oct 29, 2008 | Business, Employment, Social Media
Occasionally things are posted in groups which are either outside of the focus of that group or seem like “spam.” Certain postings seem to beget similar postings. For example, when someone posts an opening for a position on a group not designed specifically for...
by Margaret | Oct 14, 2008 | Business, Employment, Social Media
You have joined a variety of social networks. You have connected directly with hundreds of individuals, perhaps thousands through those networks and through email contacts over a few or many years. Perhaps individuals you do not know at all are following your blog or...
by Margaret | Oct 10, 2008 | Business, Employment, Social Media, That's Ridiculous
According to Merriam-Webster Online – http://www.merriam-webster.com – the term “spam” has a fairly innocuous definition. It defines spam as “unsolicited usually commercial e-mail sent to a large number of addresses.” Wikipedia takes a tough...
by Margaret | Sep 24, 2008 | Business, Employment, Social Media
Many people physically attend networking events in their cities. It is not unusual to notice that groups of people who know each other are standing in the same group or sitting at the same table. Often you can observe individuals who are alone and who are either...
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