Since we launched this blog in response to our lunch about Web 2.0 and new media and the like, it only seems fitting that the next topic to inspire a post is, in fact, again about this topic.
I've been on LinkedIn for a few months now. I've been slowly and methodically collecting friends... or whatever it is you call your contacts on LinkedIn. I know a lot of people like to go out there and link up with everyone, but I've been much slower in doling out invitations. (I've also found it very interesting to watch who proactively tries to connect with me.)
That said, I have my first story of seeing some action come from my LinkedIn membership. I got an email this week from a colleague. The colleague recently heard about a very promising job opportunity at a local company. So what did he do? Well, he didn't just send in his resume.
Instead, he surfed through the networks belonging to his LinkedIn contacts, and saw that I was connected to someone at that company. He sent me an email asking if I would be willing to make an introduction to my link so that he could find out more about the job. He also graciously said he totally understood if I wasn't comfortable doing so.
Are you kidding me?! I was happy to do so, and not only because I think highly of him and his work ethic. This was the new social media at work... The first time I'd been able to actually get involved in a real LinkedIn transaction. I'm excited. And I hope the connection works for him.
Maybe there really is something to this whole LinkedIn phenomenon after all...
-- Robin
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About CCG
The Capital Communicators Group (CCG) is a Washington, DC-based informal network of Public Affairs, Public Relations, Media and Communications professionals who meet once a month for lunch and discussion.
In the age of faxes, phones and e-mail (and now blogs!), a lot of our work is done indirectly and impersonally. CCG is an informal, inexpensive and invaluable avenue to meet face-to-face.
Started by Mark Oswell, CCG lunches are designed to be a helpful means to network, exchange ideas, learn more about other aspects of our field and share experiences. CCG has one lunch per month at various locations. Each lunch is planned to have guest speakers address various PA/PR subjects. If you'd like to speak or have a topic idea, please let us know.
The more than 800 CCG members work for various government agencies, institutions, corporations, associations and the media. There are no annual dues, just the price of lunch, usually around $25. Mostly we meet at metro-accessible venues downtown where 30-40 of us can have a quiet area to ourselves.
If you're interested in becoming a member, email us.
Currently, CCG is being run by President Robin Ferrier and Vice President and Treasurer Joe Balintfy. Thanks for your interest and hope to see you soon!
In the age of faxes, phones and e-mail (and now blogs!), a lot of our work is done indirectly and impersonally. CCG is an informal, inexpensive and invaluable avenue to meet face-to-face.
Started by Mark Oswell, CCG lunches are designed to be a helpful means to network, exchange ideas, learn more about other aspects of our field and share experiences. CCG has one lunch per month at various locations. Each lunch is planned to have guest speakers address various PA/PR subjects. If you'd like to speak or have a topic idea, please let us know.
The more than 800 CCG members work for various government agencies, institutions, corporations, associations and the media. There are no annual dues, just the price of lunch, usually around $25. Mostly we meet at metro-accessible venues downtown where 30-40 of us can have a quiet area to ourselves.
If you're interested in becoming a member, email us.
Currently, CCG is being run by President Robin Ferrier and Vice President and Treasurer Joe Balintfy. Thanks for your interest and hope to see you soon!
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