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<rss version="2.0" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom"><channel><title>Blog RSS</title><link>webfootedcommunications.com/webfooted-words/</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Dec 2019 19:59:11 +0000</pubDate><item><title><![CDATA[Gift yourself a LinkedIn update!]]></title><link>webfootedcommunications.com/webfooted-words/gift-yourself-a-linkedin-update/</link><description><![CDATA[In the spirit of the season of giving, here’s my top 10 list of quick LinkedIn changes you can make before the year ends. It only takes an hour to give yourself a career gift that can last all year long! Before you get started, set your profile change announcements to “No” so you don’t bombard your contacts.

Customize your LinkedIn URL – Don’t settle for the generic URL LinkedIn provides with those extra numbers at the end. Either keep it simple by changing this to your last name and first]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 17 Dec 2019 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tis the season for job searching…]]></title><link>webfootedcommunications.com/webfooted-words/tis-the-season-for-job-searching/</link><description><![CDATA[Twenty years ago, I finalized 100 Top Internet Job Sites and submitted it to my publisher for final review. It included a variety of sites designed to help job seekers. Always one to drink the champagne I recommend to others, I registered on the sites and posted my resume on Monster.com.

I wasn’t looking for a job. I enjoyed working at Impact Publications. But I loved my Web design and communications side business, so when Network Solutions called for an interview in December, I immediately]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 27 Nov 2019 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[How to survive a job fair]]></title><link>webfootedcommunications.com/webfooted-words/surviving-job-fairs/</link><description><![CDATA[Job fairs aren’t always the most fabulous experience, partly because job seekers expect to walk away with a job offer. I’ve worked both sides of the table and can assure you that job fairs can be as overwhelming for employers as job seekers.

Yes, some people do land new jobs, but that’s not the only value job fairs provide. They’re also a great way to network for future jobs—not only with potential employers but also with other job seekers with whom you can share leads. Here are a few tips to]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 08 Nov 2019 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Don't fail to make a good LinkedIn connection]]></title><link>webfootedcommunications.com/webfooted-words/don-t-fail-to-make-a-good-linkedin-connection/</link><description><![CDATA[How many times have you received a LinkedIn connection “cold call”—but you have no idea who the person is or why he/she wants to connect? You probably wouldn’t walk up to someone at a networking event and say, “Hi. We haven’t met, but can you give me access to your business contact list?”

LinkedIn continues to grow in value as a business and job search connector, but that first introductions often fail. Want to start on the right foot? Here are some quick tips for connecting with people.]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 23 Oct 2019 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Taking risks, expanding horizons, and continuing to serve]]></title><link>webfootedcommunications.com/webfooted-words/taking-risks-expanding-horizons-and-continuing-to-serve/</link><description><![CDATA[This summer, Freddie Mac and I parted ways, after 13 great years together. I'm so grateful for the people I worked with, our many accomplishments, and to be part of the mission to add liquidity, affordability, and stability to the U.S. housing market. I still regularly refer job seekers to the company and wish the company and its people continued success.

When my job ended, my career didn't! I kept growing and challenging myself to do great things, including spending some much-needed time with]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 04 Oct 2019 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tips & Tricks: Top Ten Essential Web Design Elements]]></title><link>webfootedcommunications.com/webfooted-words/to-blog-or-not-to-blog-blog.-of-course-wed-say-that/</link><description><![CDATA[Nearly everyone on the Web has a different idea about usability, graphic user interface (GUI), information architecture, etc. The Web itself provides one of the best teachers for good and bad examples of look, feel, and mobility, and its community of novice to expert users will quickly advise you of the quality of your site. Therefore, it is important that you spend time looking through different Web sites to determine what appeals to you, keeping in mind that, although "beauty is in the eye of]]></description><pubDate>Sat, 22 Jul 2017 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tips & Tricks: Top Tips for Content Management]]></title><link>webfootedcommunications.com/webfooted-words/welcome-to-our-blog-but-what-is-it/</link><description><![CDATA[Managing content for a Web site can provide great rewards and frustrations. Whether you work for a large company or own a small, home-based business, you may find yourself creating the first information seen by the public about the organization for which you work. Therefore, you must ensure that your site reflects timely, accurate information, effectively highlights the products and services your company offers, provides a straightforward, easily navigable structure, and that your content is]]></description><pubDate>Sat, 20 Aug 2016 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tips & Tricks: Playing the Copyright Game Safely]]></title><link>webfootedcommunications.com/webfooted-words/why-your-titles-should-be-no-longer-than-this/</link><description><![CDATA[Let's not beat around the bush--you've heard the phrase "imitation is the sincerest form of flattery," and you've seen that many Web sites bear a striking resemblance to each other.
However, before you step forward and "borrow" a graphic, block of text, specialized coding processes, or site design, make sure you know the laws that could apply. Although the Internet has thus far avoided specialized regulation by the government, laws related to copyright, trademark, freedom of speech, and other]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 05 Aug 2016 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Top 10 Do's and Don'ts for Net Surfing]]></title><link>webfootedcommunications.com/webfooted-words/6-top-tips-for-a-tip-top-blog/</link><description><![CDATA[Those entering the culture of the Internet should familiarize themselves with online etiquette, also known as "netiquette." These conventions are not clearly defined; time provides the best examples for Internet users to follow. Netiquette includes the proper use of capitalization, proper methods of marketing (as opposed to bulk emailing, or "spamming"), and ensuring that messages pertain to the current discussion. Users who intend to employ the Internet as a business tool must acquaint]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2015 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate></item></channel></rss>
