by Joellyn Wittenstein Schwerdlin | Nov 30, 2015 | Networking
When I moved from the Chicago area to Worcester, Massachusetts in June 2007, I networked like crazy, to meet new people, which has been great for my business and social life. Some of my activities included joining Toastmasters, serving on the sisterhood board of my...
by Joellyn Wittenstein Schwerdlin | Jun 19, 2014 | Networking
Ever since Facebook was introduced to the public in February 2004, it’s become the most widely-used social networking sites in the world. After my initial skepticism about Facebook, I’ve found it to be a useful tool for keeping in touch with family, friends and...
by Joellyn Wittenstein Schwerdlin | May 19, 2013 | Networking
One of my favorite “go-to” professionals on networking is Thom Singer, author of Some Assembly Required: How to Make, Grow and Keep Your Business Relationships. In an interview with William Arruda, President of the Reach Branding Club, Thom answered some...
by Joellyn Wittenstein Schwerdlin | Feb 16, 2013 | Networking
The “hidden job market” comprises 75% of most jobs and perhaps 90% of the best jobs. These jobs materialize when executives talk about their companies’ problems, needs, changes or opportunities, but haven’t advertised them as “openings” to the general public. Jobs in...
by Joellyn Wittenstein Schwerdlin | Nov 6, 2011 | Networking
Over the last 25 years, networking has emerged as a tangible tool for finding employment. This trend began in the US during the recession of the late 1980s, following the collapse of Corporate America. Rather than counting on job security, people had to learn to rely...
by Joellyn Wittenstein Schwerdlin | Oct 19, 2011 | Networking, Social Media
When I started my business in 1991, I had never heard of “networking” until a client invited me to a monthly dinner meeting of a business networking group, called “The National Network of Sales Professionals.” This group consisted of solo business professionals (like...
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