Everyone seemed to like my reading suggestions last week, so let’s keep this new feature going. When I search the web for content, I’m looking for writing advice, where to find gigs, increasing my network, career advice, ideas for this blog, media trends and news, ideas for freelancing and budgeting, and ideas for the clients I already work for. This explains the random range of articles that I’ll feature on “What to Read.” Keep sending me what you are curious about, and I’ll keep finding awesome and educational reads. Here is double the amount from last week’s “What to Read,” from giving gifts with meaning to networking tips and 100 places to find a job.
- Social Media Predictions 2009- Exactly what it sounds like and you can download a sweet .pdf. Hint: Web 2.0 is about passion and quality, not quantity (though that is important, too).
- How to Blog and Grow Rich- Makes it sound easier than it is, but some helpful tips.
- Are all Bloggers Journalists?- A very personal and interesting take on this endless debate.
- How to Give Gifts Unconditionally- A very sweet take on cheap and thoughtful gifts (and just in time for you holiday procrastinators).
- 8 Job Interview Tips- They are a bit obvious (like looking the interviewer in the eyes), but these gentle reminders are still key interview rules, and this article is nice crash course.
- How to Update Your Resume- Again, some are gentle reminders, but all are very important. These tips (like preparing a separate resume to tackle salary history questions), are a great place to start if you are beginning to revamp your resume.
- Personal Branding Lessons from an Advertising Exec- Great tips like, “Define and articulate your vision, mission, and message” and my personal favorite, “Learn and grow professionally.”
- Top 100 Blogs- If you are trying to get a new job, freelance write or blog, you NEED to be reading these. This is what the world is talking about.
- 100+ Places to Find a Job- Comprehensive list of sites to find gigs ranging form education to tech. Lists career building sites as well, and explains briefly what they all can do for you.
- Networking Tips- Been following @DailyCareerTips on Twitter. This is last week’s roundup. My fave: “When asking to network, don’t ask for appt convenient to you ask for a time that is “amenable to them across the next few weeks.” If you are on Twitter, I would follow them!
Till Tomorrow,
C
Wow, that’s a great list. Thank you.