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Andrew Barnes answered this question

What are some simple way to make new contacts in other countries?

Very short answer - Network, network, network. Increasingly I am finding by far my best ROI is through networking. more

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April 29, 2012

Valeriya Z. and 6 other people answered this question

How can I use Linkedin more efficiently to find jobs in my industry?

If you worded your question like "how one can use linkedin effectively" it wouldn't be so confusing. But still you tried to make a cat's paw out of other members. If you are providing service in the area, why don't you do a white paper ... more

Human Resources

April 26, 2012

Leslie Whittaker answered this question

Have you used the new LinkedIn iPad app? What do you think of it?

I just used it tonight. I actually find it really useful. I like the layout and the layout - reminds me of flipbook. I haven't dived too deep into it but I do like the surface look of it. Still checking out all the usability ... more

April 25, 2012

Bill Cabiro and 5 other people answered this question

What are the best alternatives to LinkedIn?

Olivier, as others have said it'd help to define your objective and find out if you have been using it in a manner that supports it. Have you seen any of the resources to apply effective strategies to LinkedIn? http://www.powerformula.net/
Regards, Bill more

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April 23, 2012

Michael A Brown and 3 other people answered this question at this roundtable

How to Network at Events [4/16 @ 11 am]

What are some of the worst things you've seen people do at networking events?

Two examples of misguided "networking" come to mind. In Florida, I watched a man hustle his way into a group of conference attendees to size up job opportunities, and then huff away when none materialized. Then there was the San Francisco marketing executive who boasted ... more

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Lead Generation

April 19, 2012

Patricia Weber and 4 other people answered this question at this roundtable

How to Network at Events [4/16 @ 11 am]

What is the most important thing to do as a networker?

Whether a networker in person or online: don't corrupt the connections. This happens everyday.
Connections get corrupted by 1) talking more about yourself than finding out about the other person. Really. Don't you KNOW enough about yourself? First find out about the other person - ... more

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Lead Generation

April 17, 2012

Gary Hart and 5 other people answered this question at this roundtable

How to Network at Events [4/16 @ 11 am]

What are your top opening lines when you first meet someone at a biz event eg: a speaker lunch (particularly if you are not a confident networker)?

Liz, isn't wonderful to have so many brilliant people sharing their hard earned knowledge? By the way, I'm Gary Hart of Sales DU Jour is how I like to begin and then shift the conversation to the other person. Typically they're wearing a name tag, ... more

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