social media

• Twitter Chat: How to Make Friends at College

  Written on September 8, 2011 by Sarah Ward

  Recently we participated in a Twitter chat hosted by The Hope Scholarship. One of the questions they posed was how to make friends at college. Whether you’re a first time freshman or going back to college for an advanced degree, … Continue reading →

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  Category: Back To College, How To, Life, On Campus
  Tags: back to college, how to, relationships, social media, technology

• Why Create a Professional Facebook Presence?

  Written on August 31, 2011 by Beth Campbell Duke

  If you’re currently looking for work, or will be in the next year or two, then you’re probably aware that your Facebook presence will be looked at by a potential employer. There are things you can do to create a professional Facebook presence and maintain your personal private space. Here’s how to do it. Continue reading →

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  Category: Career, Expert Articles, How To
  Tags: career, career tips, social media

• Your Personal Marketing Social Media Strategy

  Written on July 19, 2011 by Beth Campbell Duke

  In a previous post, I gave pointers to setting up and using LinkedIn so that it could be incorporated into your personal marketing social media strategy. I could hear the resounding chorus of, “My what, now?” so I’ll outline how … Continue reading →

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  Category: Career, Expert Articles
  Tags: career, how to, resume, social media

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  How Google+ Was Made For College Students

  Written on July 13, 2011 by Parker Boyack

  Hopefully you have heard of Google+ and it’s cool features like Circles, Hangouts, Huddle, and Sparks. College students have a lot to gain by joining Google+. There are many features that college students can take advantage of by being on Google+. Continue reading →

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  Category: Tools
  Tags: facebook, google, social media

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  Where to Network Your Way to a Job

  Written on July 12, 2011 by SherRon Marcek

  Recently the Independent Business Networking Inc. reported that networking was responsible for 55%-80% of employment. Instead of spending all your time applying for jobs listed on Craigslist, invest time in networking your way to a job. Here are some ideas of where you can go to find networking opportunities to help you land a job. Continue reading →

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  Category: Career, How To
  Tags: business, relationships, social media, technology

• You CAN Network Yourself to a Job Online

  Written on June 29, 2011 by Tracy Brisson

  If you listen to the mainstream media, you would think that every young adult is using social media tools to broadcast their life and find jobs. This is definitely not true. In fact, I’ve recently participated in a discussion on LinkedIn about social media with deeply skeptical Generation Y job seekers. If you use it right, social media can make amazing things happen. Here are three clues that social networking is something to add to your career management and job search toolbox. Continue reading →

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  Category: Career, Expert Articles
  Tags: career, social media

• 3 Easy Ways to Make LinkedIn Work For YOU

  Written on June 22, 2011 by Beth Campbell Duke

  Regardless of your age or level of work experience, LinkedIn is a valuable yet seriously under-used resource available to anyone who wants to find or create work. LinkedIn has been described as ‘Facebook for Professionals’, and there’s a lot to be said for this comparison. In order for it to ‘work’, you’ve got to be there interacting with people – just like on Facebook. Continue reading →

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  Category: Career, Expert Articles, Tools
  Tags: career, career tips, resume, social media, technology

• What Students Can Learn from the Weinergate Scandal

  Written on June 17, 2011 by Sarah Ward

  If you need further proof that the way you live your personal life online can affect your professional life, look no further than Anthony Weiner, the Democrat Congressman who resigned this week over a lewd photo posted to Twitter. We live online. We date online. We study online. That’s not going to change. But let’s take a moment to learn from the Weinergate scandal the impact your online personal life will have on your professional life. Continue reading →

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  Category: Career, Celebrity, Life
  Tags: celebrities, social media

• How to Keep Your Identity in a Relationship

  Written on April 6, 2011 by SherRon Marcek

  We’ve all had those friends who are wonderful, interesting, and fun people to be with when they are on their own but as soon as they get into a relationship they become a muted version of themselves. They take on attributes of the other person and sometimes completely lose what made them them before the relationship started. Here are some dos and dont’s to help you maintain your identity while rocking your relationship. Continue reading →

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  Category: Celebrity, Life
  Tags: how to, relationships, social media

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• Using Social Media in Job Search – LinkedIn

  Written on April 4, 2011 by Jennifer Armitstead

  Social media doesn’t have to be difficult when it comes to job search. Here are a few pointers about LinkedIn: Be there. 76% (and growing) of recruiters are using LinkedIn to find candidates. If you’re not on LinkedIn, you’re missing out on some valuable internet real estate. Continue reading →

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  Category: Career, Expert Articles
  Tags: career, relationships, social media