Q TIPS:
Quick and Quintessential Career & Job Tips
Job-hunting tips from the December 10, 2001 issue of QuintZine.
One of the best ways to network through the Internet is
to participate in online discussion groups. Writer Robin
Nobles offers a basic guide to how find online groups related to
your profession or area of interest. Her article,
"Participate in Online Discussion Forums," appears,
among other places, at:
WomensNet.Net.
Getting appointed to a board of directors or advisory
board is an excellent way to network and raise your
visibility. A company called BoardSeat has announced
the launch of its new online matching service for
companies looking for directors and advisory board members.
BoardSeat's online matching service is aimed at smaller
companies and organizations that do not have the resources
for retained searches. The matching service allows companies
to create detailed online profiles for director and advisor
positions using BoardSeat's online tool. Potential candidates
include executives, academics, and other professionals with
appropriate experience who are interested in serving on
the boards of companies or nonprofits. Use of the service
is currently offered at no charge to candidates. For information,
write to communications@boardseat.com or go to
thge company's Web site.
Company of Friends, one of the first sites on the
Internet to promote online networking, turned 4 years
old recently. Readers interested in online networking
who would like to learn more about the CoF -- or get
more involved can visit:
Be curious about what people have to say and
listen to gather information, advises networking guru Donna
Fisher. "Fine-tune your listening by giving people your
full attention. Show your interest and give them
encouragement by responding at the appropriate
moment with, 'Tell me more!'
See how often you can use the phrase,
'Tell me more about . . .' in your conversations
today to enhance the way you gather
information and connect with others."
One of the best ways to network through the Internet is
to participate in online discussion groups. Writer Robin
Nobles offers a basic guide to how find online groups related to
your profession or area of interest. Her article,
"Participate in Online Discussion Forums," appears,
among other places, at:
