My faithful readers know that networking is the best way to find their next position. But do you also know the power of online networking? Here are a few “must belong” resources for this emerging trend in career transition.
Public networking sites with free membership:
––LinkedIn (http://www.linkedin.com) for all types of professionals
––eCademy (http://www.ecademy.com) for business professionals and entrepreneurs
––Ryze (http://www.ryze.com) for all types of professionals
––Spoke (http://www.spoke.com) for sales professionals, managers, and executives in technology, manufacturing, investment, and professional services
––ItsNotWhatYouKnow (http://www.itsnotwhatyouknow.com/businessnetworking.aspx)
LinkedIn requires an invitation from an already existing member. If you would like to join my LinkedIn network, please email me and I’ll send you an invite.
A great private, fee–based networking site for executives is Netshare (http://www.netshare.com). If you join, please tell them I sent you!
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Actually, I wouldn’t expect to see it on your list just yet since it just launched. All of the websites that you mention are based on the 6 degrees of separation principal. Mine is 1 degree of separation. Just choose who you want to work with and contact him; a lot less time consuming!