http://techwinter.disqus.com/Social media and Marketing plus some fun tooenFri, 27 Oct 2006 21:17:26 -0000http://www.techwinter.com/2006/10/26/tips-on-how-to-career-blog/#comment-1481005It has happened to me, but like anything else paper (websites) only take you so far when building a relationship, in the end you have to meet for a coffee and chat.<br><br>When I read a blogger regularly I develop a sense (I feel as though I do) of who they are and I tend to have some confidence in the quality of their skills, and most of them I don't even know their names, but when I need someone, I find out who the man behind the brand is and meet face to face to see if there is a fit.<br><br>I don't think this is any different from LinkedIn, because lots of times you get referrals through linked in that you don't know and just hear they are good.<br><br>On a blog you don't know them but their product (content) tells you there is something behind the blog other than a pair of hands that are idle.<br><br>One last thought, bloggers tend to be good communicators and everywhere I have worked the number 1 problem always seems to be communication, so in the end, being a blogger to me, should leave a good impression of your communication skills especially if you work in IT.<br><br>What do you think?techwinterFri, 27 Oct 2006 21:17:26 -0000http://www.techwinter.com/2006/10/26/tips-on-how-to-career-blog/#comment-1481004Good point. Do you know of folks who have been approached that way? I'm sure it happens, but I wonder how much someone in a position to hire would be put off by the anonymous nature of the blog.Alex H.Fri, 27 Oct 2006 20:57:46 -0000