Connector is looking for 10 new businesses to step forward and tell us their story at a great new Connector Event on the 26th November 2009. We are also accepting newish businesses who have a new web site, web or mobile app or video to show off. Maybe you have a new fashion design ? Maybe a new killer home made chocolate bar ? You tell us what you been up to and we will help you spread the word !
Does this sound like you or a friend of yours ? If so please register your interest or submit a nomination in the comments below or email events [@] connector.ie - The final list of presenters will be unveiled on the 19th November. Good luck !
Wednesday, November 11, 2009
Tuesday, November 10, 2009
Digital Times
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We are distributed to marketers, budget holders, media owners, agencies, publishers and digital media decision makers. Digital Times is the perfect vehicle to advertise your digital service.
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Digital Times is the only dedicated Irish digital media and marketing title. Our focus is on providing objective reportage, case studies and profiles of Irish companies benefiting from online marketing. We also report on international best practice in the digital arena.
We are distributed to marketers, budget holders, media owners, agencies, publishers and digital media decision makers. Digital Times is the perfect vehicle to advertise your digital service.
Do you have a professional interest in the digital economy, digital marketing and digital media? Get a subscription, pick up the phone (01) 443 4041 or drop us a line with a question to hello@digitaltimes.ie
Greenhouse Business Camp
Greenhouse Business Camp Dublin
Sat, Dec 05
O’Reilly Building, Baile Átha Cliath, IE
Business Camp is an opportunity for entrepreneurs, innovators,
investors, state development bodies to come together, share
experiences, and possibly create new value out of the day. It’ll be a
chance to meet up with people who’ve been there, done that and bought
the t-shirt.
There is a start-up pitch competition with a prize.
Greenhouse Business Camp Website
Sat, Dec 05
O’Reilly Building, Baile Átha Cliath, IE
Business Camp is an opportunity for entrepreneurs, innovators,
investors, state development bodies to come together, share
experiences, and possibly create new value out of the day. It’ll be a
chance to meet up with people who’ve been there, done that and bought
the t-shirt.
There is a start-up pitch competition with a prize.
Greenhouse Business Camp Website
Monday, November 9, 2009
Lessons come in all shapes, sizes and bottles!
"The problem with "everyone" is that in order to reach everyone or teach everyone or sell to everyone, you need to so water down what you've got you end up with almost nothing."
This is the opening line from a recent blog post by Seth Godin. Here is the link to the full extract Seth's Blog
As a small exercise, I would like you to read the article and watch the amazing video and let me know using the comments section your thoughts on the lessons we can get from Seth and John on how we can apply their insight into our worksearch? I will comment next week.
This is the opening line from a recent blog post by Seth Godin. Here is the link to the full extract Seth's Blog
As a small exercise, I would like you to read the article and watch the amazing video and let me know using the comments section your thoughts on the lessons we can get from Seth and John on how we can apply their insight into our worksearch? I will comment next week.
Tuesday, October 27, 2009
Network - 10 Commandments
Thanks Noel (Broderick) for providing this post.
Your Network:
Companies aren’t advertising some jobs because of the huge demand for work and the consequent large quantities of “irrelevant” CVs that companies would receive.
Therefore, “who you know” is very important.
You need to contact the “gatekeepers” of these jobs – i.e. HR Managers/staff, Department Managers, Directors, etc and your network can provide this opportunity, either directly or by one or two degrees of separation.
Also, your network is an instant reference for you – so not only can it provide you with information that you wouldn’t otherwise receive, it can also recommend you.
This makes networking all the more vital for work searching in the current economic climate.
The 10 Commandments of where to find your network (in no particular order):
1. Your business card collection
2. Your mobile phone book
3. Your email contact list
4. Your LinkedIn connections, if you’ve a profile. Facebook friends also?
5. Companies that offered you jobs in the past that you didn’t take, if any
6. Officers, Committee members & staff in your professional Institutions, Associations, etc. if you have any
7. Lecturers, teachers & admin staff at the school(s)/college(s) you attended, if any
8. Former colleagues & classmates
When starting out on the networking journey
9. Plan who you want to meet e.g. by attending events with networking potential, especially those organised by your professional Institutions, Associations, etc. if you have any
10. Plan what you are going to say
Your Network:
Companies aren’t advertising some jobs because of the huge demand for work and the consequent large quantities of “irrelevant” CVs that companies would receive.
Therefore, “who you know” is very important.
You need to contact the “gatekeepers” of these jobs – i.e. HR Managers/staff, Department Managers, Directors, etc and your network can provide this opportunity, either directly or by one or two degrees of separation.
Also, your network is an instant reference for you – so not only can it provide you with information that you wouldn’t otherwise receive, it can also recommend you.
This makes networking all the more vital for work searching in the current economic climate.
The 10 Commandments of where to find your network (in no particular order):
1. Your business card collection
2. Your mobile phone book
3. Your email contact list
4. Your LinkedIn connections, if you’ve a profile. Facebook friends also?
5. Companies that offered you jobs in the past that you didn’t take, if any
6. Officers, Committee members & staff in your professional Institutions, Associations, etc. if you have any
7. Lecturers, teachers & admin staff at the school(s)/college(s) you attended, if any
8. Former colleagues & classmates
When starting out on the networking journey
9. Plan who you want to meet e.g. by attending events with networking potential, especially those organised by your professional Institutions, Associations, etc. if you have any
10. Plan what you are going to say
Sunday, October 18, 2009
Tuesday, October 13, 2009
Worksearch guide to Linkedin
Social networking be it LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter and so on has been considered a force to be reckoned with in Business Development, Marketing, Sales and of course Worksearch. In one sense it all depends on how you enter the arena, you may hear a lot of talk about Facebook and Twitter and feel I must get in on the act. A random person you meet sends you an invite to join, hence a little weariness. Or you decide to jump on the band wagon and use these tools to your advantage, fully committed from the outset.
Using social networking sites allows you to leverage all the other activities you are using in worksearch, sites such as Linkedin allow you search contacts in companies and industry sectors. It also allows people find out a little bit about you. It is now considered the norm, before an interview or meeting that either person will use search techniques to find out a little more about the person they are meeting.
Here are my top tips for using LinkedIn in Worksearch
So what is Linkedin -according to their website
"LinkedIn is an interconnected network of experienced professionals from around the world, representing 170 industries and 200 countries. You can find, be introduced to, and collaborate with qualified professionals that you need to work with to accomplish your goals."
* LinkedIn has over 48 million members in over 200 countries and territories around the world.
* A new member joins LinkedIn approximately every second, and about half of our members are outside the U.S.
* Executives from all Fortune 500 companies are LinkedIn members.
1) Build your profile - take your time and complete to 100%, think of this as your online CV. Use a good quality professional photo. If you are in worksearch, state this as your current position, who you are, what you do, how well you do it. Use your story telling skills in the summary, not bullet points.
2) Use the status update often - let people know what you are doing and who you would like to talk to, this can save a lot of shoe leather and shaking hands at networking events
3) Build quality contacts - the search function can help you locate people you shared schools, clubs, universities and companies with. I found someone who was a couple of years ahead and we have connected and helped each other out. Remember your search can be confined to "Ireland" only.
4) Do something to warrant a recommendation, don't just ask randomly of your contacts
5) Be a Groupie - online networking groups relevant to your industry or if you are looking into new sectors provide insight into who is credible, what are the key talking points and may allow you to share your expertise
6) Keywords - make sure your profile contains the key search words for your type of work
7) It's not about you - invite, connect, follow up, stay in touch, introduce, answer questions, give, give, give
On a personal note, I have set about building a profile online, blogging, Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter to start with, one word of caution. Just like a shark, you need to keep moving, content (air in the sharks case) is key to keeping things alive.
Using social networking sites allows you to leverage all the other activities you are using in worksearch, sites such as Linkedin allow you search contacts in companies and industry sectors. It also allows people find out a little bit about you. It is now considered the norm, before an interview or meeting that either person will use search techniques to find out a little more about the person they are meeting.
Here are my top tips for using LinkedIn in Worksearch
So what is Linkedin -according to their website
"LinkedIn is an interconnected network of experienced professionals from around the world, representing 170 industries and 200 countries. You can find, be introduced to, and collaborate with qualified professionals that you need to work with to accomplish your goals."
* LinkedIn has over 48 million members in over 200 countries and territories around the world.
* A new member joins LinkedIn approximately every second, and about half of our members are outside the U.S.
* Executives from all Fortune 500 companies are LinkedIn members.
1) Build your profile - take your time and complete to 100%, think of this as your online CV. Use a good quality professional photo. If you are in worksearch, state this as your current position, who you are, what you do, how well you do it. Use your story telling skills in the summary, not bullet points.
2) Use the status update often - let people know what you are doing and who you would like to talk to, this can save a lot of shoe leather and shaking hands at networking events
3) Build quality contacts - the search function can help you locate people you shared schools, clubs, universities and companies with. I found someone who was a couple of years ahead and we have connected and helped each other out. Remember your search can be confined to "Ireland" only.
4) Do something to warrant a recommendation, don't just ask randomly of your contacts
5) Be a Groupie - online networking groups relevant to your industry or if you are looking into new sectors provide insight into who is credible, what are the key talking points and may allow you to share your expertise
6) Keywords - make sure your profile contains the key search words for your type of work
7) It's not about you - invite, connect, follow up, stay in touch, introduce, answer questions, give, give, give
On a personal note, I have set about building a profile online, blogging, Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter to start with, one word of caution. Just like a shark, you need to keep moving, content (air in the sharks case) is key to keeping things alive.
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