Comments on: The Trouble With LinkedIn: Bigger is not better http://virtualjobcoach.com/blog/?p=660 Thu, 02 Sep 2010 12:00:54 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 By: Executive Resume Writer http://virtualjobcoach.com/blog/?p=660&cpage=1#comment-336 Executive Resume Writer Wed, 15 Jul 2009 17:59:11 +0000 http://virtualjobcoach.wordpress.com/?p=660#comment-336 I agree on the numbers part. I've seen some lately in the millions! How is that even possible? I am very picky about who I choose to accept in my network. My clients are a part of it and I encourage them to network with each other. I like knowing EVERYONE in my contact list. Good post, thanks! Erin Kennedy Professional Resume Services I agree on the numbers part. I’ve seen some lately in the millions! How is that even possible? I am very picky about who I choose to accept in my network. My clients are a part of it and I encourage them to network with each other. I like knowing EVERYONE in my contact list.

Good post, thanks!

Erin Kennedy
Professional Resume Services

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]]> By: Free Speech http://virtualjobcoach.com/blog/?p=660&cpage=1#comment-191 Free Speech Tue, 09 Dec 2008 19:16:26 +0000 http://virtualjobcoach.wordpress.com/?p=660#comment-191 I agree. Subscribing to Metcalfe's Law probably isn't the best practice when it comes to professional networking. The emphasis on numbers has people banking on quantity rather that quality, which will ultimately undermine the strength of your network. You need to nurture your network and engage your contacts rather than building a base of individuals who won't vouch for you. How about creating actionable networking plans that feed into your career path management? SaaS solutions like UpMo.com embrace this idea of leveraging your network and making it work for you in a way that's consistent with your career goals. I agree. Subscribing to Metcalfe’s Law probably isn’t the best practice when it comes to professional networking. The emphasis on numbers has people banking on quantity rather that quality, which will ultimately undermine the strength of your network. You need to nurture your network and engage your contacts rather than building a base of individuals who won’t vouch for you. How about creating actionable networking plans that feed into your career path management? SaaS solutions like UpMo.com embrace this idea of leveraging your network and making it work for you in a way that’s consistent with your career goals.

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