by Brad Friedman | Social Media |
Earlier this week I spoke to a group about using LinkedIn to assist with a job search. In researching the topic I came across this infographic compiled by CareerEnlightenment.com. The group I spoke to asked lots of great questions and appeared to be engaged and open to the idea of using a social network to assist with their job search. Often times the questions I receive stem from dis-belief or an unwillingness to try something “new” to assist. Hopefully, this infographic will help those non-believers at least consider the possibility that social media could help with a job search. What do you have to lose? (more…)
by Brad Friedman | General Business Advice, Social Media |
I know I sound like a broken record, but if you weren't so stubborn I wouldn't have to keep telling you it's time to get on board. The train has already left the station, but it's still not too late. Since you are tired of hearing me talk about the need for financial services companies to take advantage of the power of social media, I've put together some suggested reading from other sources. Be sure to look at the date of some of these publications to put in perspective how far out of the station the train really is. (more…)
by Brad Friedman | Social Media
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We've written quite a bit about lawyers and social networking. Many of you are aware of the power of LinkedIn and how it can help you grow your network of clients, prospects and referral sources. We've also written about controlling your personal brand. LinkedIn can assist with this too. (more…)
by Brad Friedman | Cloud Computing, Social Media |
Google quietly launched “Flight Search,” a cloud tool enabling you to find and book flights on the web. Google provided an “early look” at the tool demonstrating with flights from cities like Los Angeles, Minneapolis, Dallas, New York and Chicago. Airlines participating with Google on this project include Delta, JetBlue, Continental and American. (more…)
by Brad Friedman | Social Media
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The sun is starting to rise later and set earlier. School Zone lights are flashing first thing in the morning and mid-afternoon. Kids must be back in school and spending more time than ever online. Today's students are required to send personal information over the Internet in order to use academic online tools. Today's students are also incredibly active social network users. With all that in mind, some thoughts about privacy are in order. (more…)
