Comments on: 10 Ways Social Networking Can Impact Your Business & Career As A Civil Engineering Professional http://blog.civilengineeringcentral.com/2009/08/12/10-ways-social-networking-can-impact-your-business-career-as-a-civil-engineering-professional/ building teams . engineering careers Wed, 28 Jul 2010 15:00:47 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.com/ By: The Historical Future of Social Networking « Blog Archive « BLos' Blog http://blog.civilengineeringcentral.com/2009/08/12/10-ways-social-networking-can-impact-your-business-career-as-a-civil-engineering-professional/#comment-862 The Historical Future of Social Networking « Blog Archive « BLos' Blog Sun, 28 Mar 2010 20:54:42 +0000 http://civilengineeringcentral.wordpress.com/?p=1758#comment-862 [...] Networking can also affect the business environment. In this Business article, it gives you 10 reasons why social networking is important to business. Some of the ways [...] [...] Networking can also affect the business environment. In this Business article, it gives you 10 reasons why social networking is important to business. Some of the ways [...]

]]> By: Jeffrey http://blog.civilengineeringcentral.com/2009/08/12/10-ways-social-networking-can-impact-your-business-career-as-a-civil-engineering-professional/#comment-563 Jeffrey Fri, 28 Aug 2009 19:12:46 +0000 http://civilengineeringcentral.wordpress.com/?p=1758#comment-563 Hey Satinder - Why reinvent the wheel? Twitter, Facebook & LinkedIn are excellent platforms. Hey Satinder – Why reinvent the wheel? Twitter, Facebook & LinkedIn are excellent platforms.

]]> By: Satinder S Baweja http://blog.civilengineeringcentral.com/2009/08/12/10-ways-social-networking-can-impact-your-business-career-as-a-civil-engineering-professional/#comment-560 Satinder S Baweja Thu, 27 Aug 2009 13:22:22 +0000 http://civilengineeringcentral.wordpress.com/?p=1758#comment-560 # 9 - Development of a knowledge base that is categorized and can be searched. I think the discussion should expand beyond social networks to all Web 2.0 technologies (wiki's, forums, blogs, ideagoras, etc). Milton, what I have found works is creating two accounts on facebook. One for personal and another for business. Also, it would help for groups like ASCE or AIA to create their own professional networks vs. using facebook or linkedin as platforms. Regards, Satinder # 9 – Development of a knowledge base that is categorized and can be searched.

I think the discussion should expand beyond social networks to all Web 2.0 technologies (wiki’s, forums, blogs, ideagoras, etc).

Milton, what I have found works is creating two accounts on facebook. One for personal and another for business. Also, it would help for groups like ASCE or AIA to create their own professional networks vs. using facebook or linkedin as platforms.

Regards,
Satinder

]]> By: fairsnape http://blog.civilengineeringcentral.com/2009/08/12/10-ways-social-networking-can-impact-your-business-career-as-a-civil-engineering-professional/#comment-558 fairsnape Thu, 27 Aug 2009 10:49:27 +0000 http://civilengineeringcentral.wordpress.com/?p=1758#comment-558 I would add learning, sharing along being inspired and inspiring others as the 9th.... I would add learning, sharing along being inspired and inspiring others as the 9th….

]]> By: Milton Gregory Grew, AIA http://blog.civilengineeringcentral.com/2009/08/12/10-ways-social-networking-can-impact-your-business-career-as-a-civil-engineering-professional/#comment-555 Milton Gregory Grew, AIA Wed, 26 Aug 2009 18:45:44 +0000 http://civilengineeringcentral.wordpress.com/?p=1758#comment-555 As an architect I agree that these social networking sites are a reality. The challenge is keep professional networking somewhat separated from networking with personal friends and family. The line gets blurred very often when I find professional contacts wanting to be more "friends" than I am wanting. This seems particularly tricky with Facebook. I have actually made new clients and truly enhanced my business's profile by using these sites and technology. The other challenge is trying to decide which networks to be active on and control the amount of time devoted to them. As an architect I agree that these social networking sites are a reality. The challenge is keep professional networking somewhat separated from networking with personal friends and family. The line gets blurred very often when I find professional contacts wanting to be more “friends” than I am wanting. This seems particularly tricky with Facebook. I have actually made new clients and truly enhanced my business’s profile by using these sites and technology. The other challenge is trying to decide which networks to be active on and control the amount of time devoted to them.

]]> By: aepcentral http://blog.civilengineeringcentral.com/2009/08/12/10-ways-social-networking-can-impact-your-business-career-as-a-civil-engineering-professional/#comment-554 aepcentral Mon, 24 Aug 2009 12:41:26 +0000 http://civilengineeringcentral.wordpress.com/?p=1758#comment-554 Hey Bryan, Thanks for the response! The concept of social networking as being "green" was one I had not considered. Matt Hey Bryan,

Thanks for the response! The concept of social networking as being “green” was one I had not considered.

Matt

]]> By: Bryan Sherrieb http://blog.civilengineeringcentral.com/2009/08/12/10-ways-social-networking-can-impact-your-business-career-as-a-civil-engineering-professional/#comment-553 Bryan Sherrieb Sun, 23 Aug 2009 22:50:09 +0000 http://civilengineeringcentral.wordpress.com/?p=1758#comment-553 #9 - Speed. You no longer have to wait for the next magazine to be published, or for the next professional organization meeting to find out news, ideas, or topics. or #9 - Green. By networking online, one can reduce their carbon footprint by not having as many mass mailings. Not as many periodicals going to the trash. On the down side, the food on the internet (at the house) is not as good as it is at a professional association meeting. #9 – Speed. You no longer have to wait for the next magazine to be published, or for the next professional organization meeting to find out news, ideas, or topics.

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#9 – Green. By networking online, one can reduce their carbon footprint by not having as many mass mailings. Not as many periodicals going to the trash.

On the down side, the food on the internet (at the house) is not as good as it is at a professional association meeting.

]]> By: hintonhumancapital http://blog.civilengineeringcentral.com/2009/08/12/10-ways-social-networking-can-impact-your-business-career-as-a-civil-engineering-professional/#comment-551 hintonhumancapital Sat, 22 Aug 2009 04:08:29 +0000 http://civilengineeringcentral.wordpress.com/?p=1758#comment-551 #9 Should be ability to harness collective knowledge. Think about how many possible ideas and solutions could be put together by professionals from around the world. #9 Should be ability to harness collective knowledge. Think about how many possible ideas and solutions could be put together by professionals from around the world.

]]> By: Babette Burdick http://blog.civilengineeringcentral.com/2009/08/12/10-ways-social-networking-can-impact-your-business-career-as-a-civil-engineering-professional/#comment-542 Babette Burdick Mon, 17 Aug 2009 03:09:44 +0000 http://civilengineeringcentral.wordpress.com/?p=1758#comment-542 The most important aspect about social networking is to HAVE A PLAN. Social networking and using social media to build your professional network is not narcissism. This concept is the BIG IDEA that most engineering professionals have to conquer. It is your opportunity to walk your talk. But first, you have to discover what YOU are all about, which involves Personal Branding. BRAND YOU can be best understood by reading Dan Schawbel's Me 2.0, http://www.personalbrandingblog.com. Most engineering professionals, all the way from Gen Y to YES Boomers, need to understand how the Internet can allow them to reach more folks than their local networking breakfast can accomplish. Take a peek at http://blog.salesaerobicsforengineers.com May 2009 post Introduction to Social Networking. LIke Matt reviews, there are a number of venues we can provide to you. However, these are a means to an end, not an end in itself. To achieve the end you desire, you need to understand what you bring to the table and create an effective Personal Branding campaign to get YOU in front of the right audiences and companies. Make sense? The most important aspect about social networking is to HAVE A PLAN. Social networking and using social media to build your professional network is not narcissism. This concept is the BIG IDEA that most engineering professionals have to conquer. It is your opportunity to walk your talk. But first, you have to discover what YOU are all about, which involves Personal Branding. BRAND YOU can be best understood by reading Dan Schawbel’s Me 2.0, http://www.personalbrandingblog.com.

Most engineering professionals, all the way from Gen Y to YES Boomers, need to understand how the Internet can allow them to reach more folks than their local networking breakfast can accomplish. Take a peek at http://blog.salesaerobicsforengineers.com May 2009 post Introduction to Social Networking. LIke Matt reviews, there are a number of venues we can provide to you. However, these are a means to an end, not an end in itself. To achieve the end you desire, you need to understand what you bring to the table and create an effective Personal Branding campaign to get YOU in front of the right audiences and companies.

Make sense?

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