Jinfo Newsletter http://www.jinfo.com/ 16th June 2005 No.99 > = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = Fully-formatted PDF version and full archive available at: http://www.jinfo.com/newsletter/ > = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = *Join us at Internet Librarian International, London, October 10 & 11* Information technologies and strategies for the 21st century Collaboration tools, e-learning and training, taxonomies, folksonomies, e-content, blogs, wikis, new search interfaces 25 % discount for CILIP members How many more reasons do you need? For full programme and to register: > = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = *** Reward good customer service :: Nominate today *** This is your chance to reward excellence by nominating the online information vendor who, in your opinion, has provided you with outstanding customer service. Cast your vote for this year's "Online Information / FreePint Award for Best Customer Service Team": > = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = Networking ========== First things first, networking is not just a social event that occurs after you have listened to a speaker drone on about some thing or other, with a chance to catch up with friends and colleagues whilst grabbing your share of the food and drink that is on offer. In its simplest form - Networking is an opportunity to learn from as many people as you can in the time that is available to you. Now I don't mean, that it is a chance to have a good gossip and listen to muckraking and rumours, and if you do find yourself in a group of people intent on doing just that, make your excuses and find someone else to talk to. Networking should be an honest exchange of ideas and opportunities of mutual benefit. So whilst Networking is an opportunity to learn from other people, remember that others will want to learn from you, so be prepared to speak as well as listen. Of course, as with all gatherings, it is wise to understand some of the unwritten rules. Know what you want to get from the networking opportunity. If you think that Networking is all about "who you know" then I would suggest that you are mistaken. Yes, who you know is important, but what is more valuable in the long run is "who knows you". Are you going to be remembered for the right reasons? Word of mouth is still the most powerful marketing tool there is, or ever will be. Use it wisely and people will do business with you, or refer business to you, endorse you and your products, open business and job opportunities that you had not even dreamt of - once they get to know you. However, just as positive recommendations can open up new opportunities, so negative comments, gossip and people talking about you and what you get up to will harm you and your chances to get on in your chosen industry. Do not abuse your hosts' hospitality, drink too much, eat all the food, speak too loudly, dominate every conversation, or stick like a limpet to the guest speaker. If your one aim is to have a "good time" and meet with friends and have a drink, I would suggest that you go to another venue because you will learn little or nothing of value and importance. Take business cards with you, and be prepared to hand them out. If you don't have a job and a business card to give out, consider getting some personal ones made. At the very least make sure you get the business card from those people you have been speaking to. Remember that the person who you were speaking to may not have any jobs on offer, but he or she may know of someone who has, so follow up with all your contacts as soon as possible. Networking is like selling and marketing. You are your own marketing tool, and like all good sales people they know when to follow up, and they know when to back off and find another prospect. And so must you. Do not fall into the trap of spending the entire evening with one person, or a small group of people you already know. Step outside your comfort zone and go and say hello to someone you don't know, after all who knows what opportunities will come from the meeting. > - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Lorraine Bradshaw is the marketing and training coordinator for Information Enterprises Australia (IEA) , A specialist library and records management recruitment agency, consultants and trainers in Western Australia. For permanent staff placements and short-term labour hire solutions. Lorraine is also the current editor of the Australian Record Retention Manual and is the author of IEA's free monthly e-zine Information Overload. > = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = Latest Job Listings =================== Here are the latest additions to FreePint Jobs in the last two weeks at http://www.jinfo.com/ To receive it by email or to modify your subscription, visit http://www.jinfo.com/subs/ or email support@jinfo.com Please forward this Jobs Update to anyone who may find it useful. > - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - German Language Researcher (added 15th June 2005) URL: http://www.jinfo.com/go/j4132 Recruiter: Sue Hill Recruitment and Services Limited Location: Home Working Cataloguers (added 15th June 2005) URL: http://www.jinfo.com/go/j4131 Recruiter: Sue Hill Recruitment and Services Limited Location: East Midlands, United Kingdom KM Resources Officer (added 15th June 2005) URL: http://www.jinfo.com/go/j4130 Recruiter: Sue Hill Recruitment and Services Limited Location: Midlands, United Kingdom Part - Time Researcher (added 15th June 2005) URL: http://www.jinfo.com/go/j4129 Recruiter: Sue Hill Recruitment and Services Limited Location: London, United Kingdom Corporate Finance Researcher (added 14th June 2005) URL: http://www.jinfo.com/go/j4128 Recruiter: City Professionals Location: City of London, United Kingdom Information Officer (added 10th June 2005) URL: http://www.jinfo.com/go/j4127 Recruiter: D A Solutions Limited Location: City of London , United Kingdom Administrative Officer - Acquisitions Services (added 10th June 2005) URL: http://www.jinfo.com/go/j4126 Recruiter: D A Solutions Limited Location: Victoria, United Kingdom Information Services Manager (added 10th June 2005) URL: http://www.jinfo.com/go/j4125 Recruiter: Sue Hill Recruitment and Services Limited Location: Manchester, United Kingdom Information Officer (added 10th June 2005) URL: http://www.jinfo.com/go/j4124 Recruiter: Sue Hill Recruitment and Services Limited Location: Surrey, United Kingdom Business Researcher - MILTON KEYNES (added 9th June 2005) URL: http://www.jinfo.com/go/j4123 Recruiter: Glen Recruitment Location: Milton Keynes, United Kingdom Interim Head of Know-How Systems (added 8th June 2005) URL: http://www.jinfo.com/go/j4122 Recruiter: Sue Hill Recruitment and Services Limited Location: London - City, United Kingdom Information Officer (added 8th June 2005) URL: http://www.jinfo.com/go/j4121 Recruiter: D A Solutions Limited Location: Surrey , United Kingdom Cataloguer (added 8th June 2005) URL: http://www.jinfo.com/go/j4119 Recruiter: Sue Hill Recruitment and Services Limited Location: Edinburgh, United Kingdom Senior Technical Information Officer (added 8th June 2005) URL: http://www.jinfo.com/go/j4118 Recruiter: Sue Hill Recruitment and Services Limited Location: Gatwick, United Kingdom Senior Researcher (added 8th June 2005) URL: http://www.jinfo.com/go/j4117 Recruiter: Sue Hill Recruitment and Services Limited Location: Stockholm, Sweden Research Assistant (added 8th June 2005) URL: http://www.jinfo.com/go/j4116 Recruiter: Sue Hill Recruitment and Services Limited Location: London, United Kingdom Research / Assoc. 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