We’re told time and time again that networking is key and what’s going to make you a successful public relations professional, especially with latest social media innovation. What would you say if I told you there was a Web site, which you could list your PR experience, professional organizations (hint: PRSSA), search for internships/jobs and network with not only PR professionals in the field already, but also classmates and OSU alumni? You wouldn’t believe me and you would think it’s just another internship or job posting Web site. But it’s NOT!
It’s LinkedIn.
LinkedIn is a networking tool that helps you discover inside connections to key professional in any field of study. Sam Sims, an OSU alumni and active PRSA-OKC member, Bill Handy, public relations professor and business owner, and Bonnie Cain, OSU PRSA’s liasion are just a few individuals who are on Linkedin and have great connections with key professionals in the field.
I’m not telling you this because I have to, it’s because I WANT TO. I want to help every single one of my fellow PRSSA members to be informed on what’s going on in the social media world and networking. And also, pass along some wisdom to our younger PRSSA members.
This Web site has helped me personally with networking with PR professionals in the field and viewing my experience makes them more interested to get to know me and what I can bring to an organization.
The Web site for LinkedIn is http://www.linkedin.com/
What are you waiting for? JUST DO IT!
Germaine Paul
PRSSA Vice President
Senior
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Great post again, love seeing what you guys come up with. A few thoughts – readers might want to check out Social Networking for Old Farts http://www.bnet.com/2436-13070_23-219977.html. Don’t judge a book by its cover, the information is beneficial and timely.
There is one point I want to make – you can be linkedin to a million members, have a thousand business cards, and have hundreds of friends on facebook. The value of those relationships is still in the RELATIONSHIP. Be strategic in who you add. It isn’t a race to have the most contacts. It is a race to achieve the goal.
Good stuff, Paul. I’m elated you’re passing along the info. I hope the members of PRSSA-OSU will catch on to the vibe and become true resources among peers.
Also, Bill’s point about The Relationship is spot on, and I’d like to add a footnote… You have to add value to the relationship or there really isn’t one.