CM-313-01 Unit 8 Project

Click this link to listen to or download Mike Morgan's Unit 8 Podcast Project

This is Mike Morgan and this week, I am going to share with you my podcast on using social networking sties like LinkedIN and Facebook to help further your career. As always, I welcome your feedback, questions and the opportunity to further network with my listeners. I can be found on facebook at facebook.com/mimor76 or you can email me at mimor76@aol.com

Have you ever dazed off while sitting at your desk about what you really want to be doing with your career? Do you feel that you are stuck in your job with no way out? Do classified ads and various employment websites offer very little in the fields you are interested in? Well, have you ever thought about how social media sites like facebook and LinkedIN could actually help you advance your career?

Most people today use facebook as a way to communicate with family and friends, but it is much more powerful than that. Your friends and family have friends and family. They have jobs. They know people. By sharing with them your qualifications and networking with them, you are opening yourself up to a wide net of people who could just end up being your next boss or co-worker. Most companies place a high value on employee referrals. It can be much easier to get in the door if somebody can help open it for you from the inside.

As for LinkedIN, it is full of past, present and possibly future co-workers and business associates. By making sure you have a compelling, up to date profile you are setting yourself up to be seen by many who could be looking for someone like yourself. And again, by letting others know you are searching, they may see an opening or know somebody they can put you in touch with.

Social media is the newest form of networking out there and once you become comfortable using it, you could be on your way to a new job, a new career and new happiness.

To share your thoughts on this podcast, or to suggest future podcast ideas, feel free to email me direct at mimor76@aol.com. As always, I thank you for listening to my podcast and ask you to bookmark my blog page at mimor76.blogspot.com to listen to future podcasts.

Unit 7 Project

Have you ever dazed off while sitting at your desk about what you really want to be doing with your career?  Do you feel that you are stuck in your job with no way out?  Do classified ads and various employment websites offer very little in the fields you are interested in?   Well, have you ever thought about how social media sites like facebook and LinkedIN could actually help you advance your career?

Most people today use facebook as a way to communicate with family and friends, but it is much more powerful than that.  Your friends and family have friends and family.  They have jobs.  They know people.  By sharing with them your qualifications and networking, you are opening yourself up to a wide net of people who could just end up being your next boss or co-worker.  Most companies place a high value on employee referrals.  It can be much easier to get in the door if somebody can help open it for you from the inside. 

As for LinkedIN, it is fully of past, present and possibly future co-workers and business associates.  By making sure you have a compelling, up to date profile you are setting yourself up to be seen by many who could be looking for someone like yourself.  And again, by letting others know you are searching, they may see an opening or know somebody they can put you in touch with.   

Social media is the newest for of networking out there and once you become comfortable using it, you could be on your way to a new job, a new career and new happiness.

A tip for adding images to your blog.

When adding images to your blog, I find it best to pre-size the photos to fit where you want them.  Also, using a free touchup program will help you make them look better.

What does economy of words mean & I only have 140 characters to do it!

Economy of words means 2 me that u need 2 b selective in how many words u use 2 get across your message.  When you only have 140 characters, u need 2 b cautious & creative!

Hello Class!

Welcome to my blog!  This is my 1st post and I wanted to welcome everyone from my class to my little piece of the blog world!

I can't wait to check out everyone else's blog page.  I made this one in case my existing blog page isn't going to be accepted to use for this project.

Thanks and look forward to sharing more!
Mike