Within those two schools, there are many networking groups like college groups, alum groups, and career placement groups [this link takes you to a FAB career newsletter for Columbia grads - look for one from your school!] Still within association of the schools, but sitting on the SNS side, are the Facebook and LinkedIn profiles of OU and Columbia – still more groups!
Side note about finding groups/associations on SNS (Social Networking Sites). Be aware that you might join a group that is not the “real” organizations profile. Although there might be a lot of members, which is good, it might have started outside the formal organization. If you want the real deal – check with the actual group as for its whereabouts.
Even my sorority Delta Gamma has a ton of sub-groups like my original Zeta Rho chapter, my old Cleveland chapter, and my recent tri-state area alum group. All potential contact points for employment!!!
All the groups I have just mentioned are merely a portion of the associations I have, and an excellent starting place to reach out and get the employment conversation rolling. As of this posting, there are twenty-eight followers to this blog [thank you, by-the-way!]. It doesn’t take a secret handshake to make US into a group and a network. Put up those comments, people, to start sharing the outlets and resources in your lives. Ya never know, opportunity could just be waiting for you to click - SEND.
Had a friend share this resource. Looks like they have MANY tools for professional women...
ReplyDeletewww.womenatworknetwork.com/
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I'm a huge fan of social networks--alumni groups, AWNY (I'm a member, too!!)...but what's important to remember is that it's more than just joining or being present online. It's about getting out there and meeting people FACE to FACE!
ReplyDeleteAsk contacts out for a coffee or a drink. Meet new people...get out there!
Hi Nicole,
ReplyDeleteOnce again, I saw an article about job search over the weekend so I thought I mention it to you; it's from PC Mag. This time, it's all websites and not just the social network sites.
http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0%2C2817%2C2342781%2C00.asp
Might I say... Bravo!... on the blog. This is my new fav place to visit.
ReplyDeleteLacey ;-)
Amy, Lacey, and Nobody: Thanks for holler.
ReplyDeleteAmy, I can't agree more about the face to face. Here's to the next AWNY gathering we can meet at!
Nobody, you count. Come on. Somebody would miss you if you were gone. And look at the good you have done by contributing your link! It's a great start to one of my future postings.
Lacey, thanks on the props. Please come again.
Thanks again all and keep up the blog feedback!
:-) Nik
This just in from my email interview with Jeff Comerford, a well-versed HR leader:
ReplyDeleteMany professions have an Association where people who work in that field or have an interest in it can gather (either online or in person). Doing a simple search using google can help you to identify these if you are not sure (or of course you could ask someone in your network about this). Many of these associations also have job boards on their websites.