Comments on: how to kick the recession in the butt http://www.sonnygill.com/how-to-kick-the-recession-in-the-butt Shining Light on Social Media Wed, 28 Jul 2010 15:23:17 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0 By: 25 Ways to Create Your Social Media Footprint Today — Mark Hayward http://www.sonnygill.com/how-to-kick-the-recession-in-the-butt#comment-1477 25 Ways to Create Your Social Media Footprint Today — Mark Hayward Thu, 19 Feb 2009 02:27:32 +0000 http://www.sonnygill.com/?p=276#comment-1477 [...] the above list is, “today.” Don’t wait until tomorrow, or until cash flow problems arise because of the economy. Get started with your social media efforts [...] [...] the above list is, “today.” Don’t wait until tomorrow, or until cash flow problems arise because of the economy. Get started with your social media efforts [...]

]]> By: Don’t Wait Until it’s Too Late | SonnyGill.com http://www.sonnygill.com/how-to-kick-the-recession-in-the-butt#comment-1169 Don’t Wait Until it’s Too Late | SonnyGill.com Sat, 24 Jan 2009 16:04:50 +0000 http://www.sonnygill.com/?p=276#comment-1169 [...] is even tougher (trust me I know) and setting yourself apart from the crowd is key. Taking the necessary steps before having to go through this and giving networking and building relationships some time to [...] [...] is even tougher (trust me I know) and setting yourself apart from the crowd is key. Taking the necessary steps before having to go through this and giving networking and building relationships some time to [...]

]]> By: Christoph Niebel http://www.sonnygill.com/how-to-kick-the-recession-in-the-butt#comment-993 Christoph Niebel Tue, 30 Dec 2008 00:20:27 +0000 http://www.sonnygill.com/?p=276#comment-993 great post sonny! your tips are spot on and in fact another indication that the idea behind my new blog http://markwherehismouthis.typepad.com is not completely crazy (although they are certainly many naysayers still around) i have been hit by reality a couple of weeks back myself when my employer asked me to take 3 month unpaid leave. although this was certainly a sudden wakeup call I decided to kick the old rules of job searching in the bin (old rules = exclusively using cover letter, cv and recruiters) and have set myself a little challenge over the next 4 weeks (attracting 3 job offers by the 26th of jan by using the *new* rules of finding a job) which I hope will ultimately prove beneficial to ALL people who are looking for a new assignment your writing gives me further inspirations and ideas. thank you for that christoph niebel christophniebel at gmail dot com great post sonny!

your tips are spot on and in fact another indication that the idea behind my new blog http://markwherehismouthis.typepad.com is not completely crazy (although they are certainly many naysayers still around)

i have been hit by reality a couple of weeks back myself when my employer asked me to take 3 month unpaid leave. although this was certainly a sudden wakeup call I decided to kick the old rules of job searching in the bin (old rules = exclusively using cover letter, cv and recruiters) and have set myself a little challenge over the next 4 weeks (attracting 3 job offers by the 26th of jan by using the *new* rules of finding a job) which I hope will ultimately prove beneficial to ALL people who are looking for a new assignment

your writing gives me further inspirations and ideas. thank you for that

christoph niebel
christophniebel at gmail dot com

]]> By: Paul J Roberts http://www.sonnygill.com/how-to-kick-the-recession-in-the-butt#comment-983 Paul J Roberts Sat, 27 Dec 2008 20:20:49 +0000 http://www.sonnygill.com/?p=276#comment-983 Sonny, All very good suggestions (I have a similar unpublished blog post I've been working on too.) Many of which I've been building over the past year: yourname.com, resume, Twitter, networking on Social Media and industry sites. Building your network is key. Start sooner rather than later. It takes time, but it is worth it in the long run. Don't forget your local clubs and associations for networking. I.E. local small business chapter, young professionals club, marketing, sales, and teaching clubs. There are plenty local associations for just about every industry. Heck, even Toastmasters International! Get out, network, and stay current. Sonny,

All very good suggestions (I have a similar unpublished blog post I’ve been working on too.) Many of which I’ve been building over the past year: yourname.com, resume, Twitter, networking on Social Media and industry sites. Building your network is key. Start sooner rather than later. It takes time, but it is worth it in the long run.

Don’t forget your local clubs and associations for networking. I.E. local small business chapter, young professionals club, marketing, sales, and teaching clubs. There are plenty local associations for just about every industry. Heck, even Toastmasters International! Get out, network, and stay current.

]]> By: Warren Sukernek http://www.sonnygill.com/how-to-kick-the-recession-in-the-butt#comment-960 Warren Sukernek Tue, 23 Dec 2008 02:52:42 +0000 http://www.sonnygill.com/?p=276#comment-960 Excellent advice, Sonny. I think always networking and building your social capital for times like these is the best thing that one can do. Hopefully, we both will make a smooth and fast transition to life's next adventure! Excellent advice, Sonny. I think always networking and building your social capital for times like these is the best thing that one can do. Hopefully, we both will make a smooth and fast transition to life’s next adventure!

]]> By: Angela Connor http://www.sonnygill.com/how-to-kick-the-recession-in-the-butt#comment-957 Angela Connor Mon, 22 Dec 2008 19:09:26 +0000 http://www.sonnygill.com/?p=276#comment-957 I really do hope people adhere to this advice. Now is the time to get your plan B in motion and really focus on career security. Job security is not the name of the game any more. I can attest to the power of connections. I am in the process of signing a publishing contract that I would not have in hand were it not for a wonderful person I met via twitter. I really do hope people adhere to this advice. Now is the time to get your plan B in motion and really focus on career security. Job security is not the name of the game any more. I can attest to the power of connections. I am in the process of signing a publishing contract that I would not have in hand were it not for a wonderful person I met via twitter.

]]> By: Dan Keldsen http://www.sonnygill.com/how-to-kick-the-recession-in-the-butt#comment-930 Dan Keldsen Fri, 19 Dec 2008 05:46:43 +0000 http://www.sonnygill.com/?p=276#comment-930 ABN = Always Be Networking! Not rabidly mind you, but constantly searching out new people, reaching out to old acquaintances, and continuing to stay in touch. I left a job of 13 years 19-20 months ago, and chose one of three positions that came about via my constant conversations with people via LinkedIn. All 3 positions were essentially created or modified by me as a result of having side-door entries into these organizations that completely bypassed the "normal" channels. Just started a new company 3 weeks ago, already working with (or will be - knock on wood) several people as clients, headed into 2009, who I'd known in virtual or real life (if there's a distinction) and am connected to via LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook, or my blog. But if I hadn't already built up both the network and "social capital" - I wouldn't be nearly as fired up to be launching a new company in the middle of a recession/depression/not-happy-economic-time. :) Highly recommend reading "Never Eat Alone" by Keith Ferrazzi, BTW. He is WAY over the top, but if you don't find a dozen tips in there that you can apply at WHATEVER level of energy you care to apply to it, I'll eat a copy of the book. Borrow it, read it standing up in the bookstore, go to the library, etc., but take a peek. Reach out to people, make it clear that you're not robotically amassing a network, but are reaching out for a reason, and with a clear topic/thought that connects you, and you'd be surprised how opportunities can arise. Please don't do "cold call" networking however - you're a person, they're a person, and being the creepy networking guy is not a great role to play. Be positive, be genuine, and see how you can help THEM while you're at it. One connection at a time, and before you know it, it adds up to a ton of connected individuals. Cheers! Dan ABN = Always Be Networking! Not rabidly mind you, but constantly searching out new people, reaching out to old acquaintances, and continuing to stay in touch. I left a job of 13 years 19-20 months ago, and chose one of three positions that came about via my constant conversations with people via LinkedIn. All 3 positions were essentially created or modified by me as a result of having side-door entries into these organizations that completely bypassed the “normal” channels.

Just started a new company 3 weeks ago, already working with (or will be – knock on wood) several people as clients, headed into 2009, who I’d known in virtual or real life (if there’s a distinction) and am connected to via LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook, or my blog.

But if I hadn’t already built up both the network and “social capital” – I wouldn’t be nearly as fired up to be launching a new company in the middle of a recession/depression/not-happy-economic-time. :)

Highly recommend reading “Never Eat Alone” by Keith Ferrazzi, BTW. He is WAY over the top, but if you don’t find a dozen tips in there that you can apply at WHATEVER level of energy you care to apply to it, I’ll eat a copy of the book. Borrow it, read it standing up in the bookstore, go to the library, etc., but take a peek. Reach out to people, make it clear that you’re not robotically amassing a network, but are reaching out for a reason, and with a clear topic/thought that connects you, and you’d be surprised how opportunities can arise. Please don’t do “cold call” networking however – you’re a person, they’re a person, and being the creepy networking guy is not a great role to play. Be positive, be genuine, and see how you can help THEM while you’re at it.

One connection at a time, and before you know it, it adds up to a ton of connected individuals.

Cheers!
Dan

]]> By: Sonny Gill http://www.sonnygill.com/how-to-kick-the-recession-in-the-butt#comment-925 Sonny Gill Thu, 18 Dec 2008 18:20:06 +0000 http://www.sonnygill.com/?p=276#comment-925 @Renkai - No doubt about it! Not to mention well wishes from friends & family, which is the best support you could ask for. @Renkai – No doubt about it! Not to mention well wishes from friends & family, which is the best support you could ask for.

]]> By: Renkai http://www.sonnygill.com/how-to-kick-the-recession-in-the-butt#comment-924 Renkai Thu, 18 Dec 2008 18:08:53 +0000 http://www.sonnygill.com/?p=276#comment-924 Good advice! The number one thing I would say is maintaining a positive attitude. It seems like once you get all down and negative, the problems snowball from there. Good advice! The number one thing I would say is maintaining a positive attitude. It seems like once you get all down and negative, the problems snowball from there.

]]> By: Sonny Gill http://www.sonnygill.com/how-to-kick-the-recession-in-the-butt#comment-922 Sonny Gill Thu, 18 Dec 2008 16:48:01 +0000 http://www.sonnygill.com/?p=276#comment-922 @Daria - You are totally spot on with your footnote of job loss being liberating. It's been a positive experience and really feel it's the start of a new beginning. Appreciate your thoughts! @Beth - Well, this coming from Mrs. Networking herself, picking up clients in airports ;) Such the truth though. If you take anything from this, make sure you're constantly networking and expanding your network every day. @Daria – You are totally spot on with your footnote of job loss being liberating. It’s been a positive experience and really feel it’s the start of a new beginning.

Appreciate your thoughts!

@Beth – Well, this coming from Mrs. Networking herself, picking up clients in airports ;) Such the truth though. If you take anything from this, make sure you’re constantly networking and expanding your network every day.

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