LinkedIn recommendations go further than a Facebook “Like” – GBN Tip #17

Don’t get me wrong here, I like when I get a Facebook “Like,” but a recommendation on LinkedIn is much more personal and powerful.

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Social media marketing is an add-on, NOT a replacement – GBN Tip #16

Social media marketing should be approached as an “add-on” to existing customers and prospects to remain visible and relevant. Don’t stop what you’re doing now. Keep up with face-to-face networking, direct mail and working the phones.

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When using social media networking sites, know the rules – GBN Tip #15

The rules of engagement are different from one site to the next. For instance, some of the things you can do on Facebook would not necessarily fly on LinkedIn. When in Rome, do as the Romans do – not as the Greeks would.

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Be careful whom you refer, recommend or endorse – GBN Tip #14

Be careful who you vouch for. A shady or sloppy service provider can sully your reputation. So can a troublesome customer.

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People do business with those they know, like and trust – GBN Tip #13

Before you give a business referral, people have to get to know, like, trust and develop confidence in your competence.

Handwritten greeting cards and post cards go a long way – GBN Tip #12

In today’s digital age. A handwritten note can take you far. Check out http://www.sendoutcards.com/12973 to learn more.

Grow your list by having contacts build it for you – Tip #11

The fortune is in the follow-up. Video email is a cool tool to use to follow-up with people that you meet. Your video message should encourage the recipient to complete a questionnaire so that they can help you to help them. SurveyMonkey.com is great for that. To see how I use it, go to http://www.TyroneTurnerWantsToHelp.com

Virtual Face-to-Face Conversations Beat Phone Calls – Tip #10

Phone conversations are great, but virtual face-to-face conversations are even better. You can use Skype or ooVoo.

10 Tips for Job Seekers

I interview A LOT of people. Here are 10 things that people may want to consider when looking for a job:

1. Have a current resume and make sure it has no typos
2. Set up a LinkedIn account and upload your resume
3. Connect with those with whom you have worked with and those with whom you would like to work with – do research on them and the company they work for
4. Ask customers, peers, direct reports and supervisors to recommend you on LinkedIn
5. Follow-up with those with whom you want to interview and those that you are looking to interview with via email, phone, and direct mail/snail mail
6. Ask people who do they know who is hiring
7. Mind your manners and exercise discretion on Facebook – you don’t want people getting the wrong impression of you
8. Make sure to have dark suits (navy, black, dark gray) in your wardrobe
9. Have a relatively conservative pair of black shoes and make sure they are at least clean if not polished
10. Go light on the cologne or perfume

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Never, ever hard sell – Tip #8

GBN Tip #8: Hard-selling is a no-no!

When you hard-sell, you may get an initial sale, but repeat business is unlikely. No one likes to be sold.

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