Sat.Feb 26, 2011 - Fri.Mar 04, 2011

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Look Before You Leap: Factors to Consider before Accepting a Job Offer

PR Job Coach

'For certain we are enduring one of the worst job markets since the 1930s. Unemployment is still near double digits and we are now only seeing early buds of a recovery. Jobs are far and few between and those landing are bolstered by solid networks and a great ability to communicate their accomplishments to employers only too willing to hire the best, the brightest and the most economical.

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Authenticity: At The Core Of Smarter Social Networking

Waxing UnLyrical

Smarter social networking. A few nights ago, I was part of the “ Get Geeky &# panel that Social Media Club-DC had put together. Along with Alex Howard , Frank Gruber and Shana Glickfield , we talked about “ smarter social networking.&#. Much was discussed, but I’ve been thinking more about one of the questions that was asked: If you’re a good connector and/or networker offline, how do you take that online?

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Bad Pitch Takes on SXSW

Bad Pitch Blog

'Whether or not you''re headed to SXSW, we''re foisting the news on you that we will both be in Austin for the interactive portion of this 25-year-old festival. Influencer Throwdown I''ll be channeling my inner luchadore for a panel discussion with David Binkowski , Krista Neher and Saul Colt. Local media are watching closely in case I do a stage dive or folding chairs are thrown.

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5 Ways To Write Like An Expert Without Writing A Book

Waxing UnLyrical

Guest post by Shakirah Dawud. Publicity experts swear by becoming an author of something. But if you know your stuff, you can become a valuable resource in your field anyway. Image: Mirari Erdoiza via Fotopedia, CC 3.0. 1. Be honest about what you don’t know. This is the top, numero uno takeaway, a no-brainer, and something even (especially?) the generously brain-endowed often bury.

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Peter H. Paulsen’s Inspiring Tale Continues to Resonate in 2024

Two years after its initial release, Peter H. Paulsen’s book, From Brick and Mortar to Prosperity, continues to inspire readers around the globe.

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When Did Professionalism Go Out The Window?

Waxing UnLyrical

Guest post by Gini Dietrich. Last week, TechCrunch took a stab at PR professional Timothy Johnson. Actually, a stab is putting it mildly. They called him a PR disaster and printed his emails to Leena Rao , the “extremely sweet and mild-mannered colleague&# of author Robin Wauters. Before you jump to a conclusion, let’s examine this from both sides: the side of reporter and writer Leena, and the side of PR pro Timothy.

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Getting To Grips With Social Media Knee Jerk Syndrome

Waxing UnLyrical

This was originally published on Spin Sucks as a guest post. Are you suffering from what I call KJS, or Knee Jerk Syndrome? I know I have to watch out for it. Social is great. I love social. And yes, even though countless folks (including myself) have railed against that as a misnomer, I’m guessing we’ll keep calling it social until we can collectively come up with a better name for it.

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The Libyan Revolution As Seen From Malta

Waxing UnLyrical

Guest post by Conway Wigg. It’s hard to believe. that just 18 days ago I was flying out of Tripoli and leaving it as a city in what appeared to be total tranquility. Everyone I had met in Libya was fully aware of events in Tunisia and Egypt and yet no one seemed to think it would happen there too. Image: People’s Open Graphics via Flickr, CC 2.0.

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Weekly Roundup: The Influence Edition

Waxing UnLyrical

We’ve talked a lot about influence this week. Who’s an influencer, what makes an influencer, yadda yadda yadda. More specifically, we’ve talked a lot about Klout. And clout. But mostly Klout. So without further ado, here are seven posts I think you should read if you’re trying to figure out this whole influence thing along with the rest of us.