Networking Archives - Kumar Gauraw

Things To Do When Moving To A New Location

Moving to a new location for higher studies, for a new job or for business – is not the most comfortable thing in the world. In fact, it is one of the most intimidating activities for most of us. I don’t know about you, but I definitely do not appreciate the sequence of events associated with a move.

I have been moving from city to city, state to state and country to country for studies and jobs throughout my life. During my school days, I moved to places where local residents didn't speak the same language and didn’t eat the food I was used to eating. It was remarkable!

Life is life a bicycle. To keep you balance you must keep moving. –Albert Einstein [tweet this]

I bring up this topic today based on a question from a LinkedIn friend in New Jersey, Vedavathi Puligilla. She is a Technical Recruiter by profession and would like to start her own blog. Veda has seen her little sister facing the challenges of moving to a new city (due to her job) with a completely different culture than her native place.

Veda suggested that if I could provide some guidance on this topic, it may be helpful for people in such circumstances.

Updated On May 17, 2013 In Leadership Fear, Friendly Attitude, Friendship, Helping Others, Moving, Networking, New Location, Positive Mental Attitude, Social Networking, Stranger

Why Toastmasters Is A Great Confidence Building Platform

Kumar Gauraw

When I heard about Toastmasters International a few short years ago, I didn’t have any business. I was doing my IT consulting job, had no website, didn’t have any ambition for any kind of public speaking. Yet, I was fascinated by the name and therefore, I decided to check them out.

People clapping and encouraging the speaker in a Toastmasters club meeting

Actually, at the time, my project manager recommended that I should consider joining Toastmasters as part of my personal development goals for that year. Credit goes to my open-mindedness, I immediately decided to give it a shot.

Updated On April 8, 2013 In Leadership Business Development, Certification, Confidence, Education, Meetings, Networking, Networking Opportunities, Personal Branding, Platform, Public Speaking, Toastmasters

Your Personal Branding Efforts Drive The Size Of Your Success

Kumar Gauraw

Personal Branding, I really believe, is the most important aspect of your marketing. It is particularly important to book authors, life coaches, entrepreneurs and public speakers because success in these professions depends on your credibility in the marketplace. The more the credibility, the better your chances are of success.

What Is Personal Branding?

Wikipedia says : “Personal branding, self-positioning and all individual branding by whatever name, was first introduced in 1937 in the book 'Think and Grow Rich' by Napoleon Hill.”

Personal branding, by definition, is the process by which we market ourselves to others. As a brand, we have the ability to leverage the same strategies that make these celebrities or corporate brands apply. We can build brand equity and our online presence just like the celebrities and corporations.

New College Graduate – How To Approach The Job Market

Kumar Gauraw

My Personal Branding GPS eBook received a lot of appreciation from my readers and I am thankful to all who provided their feedback and asked questions. Your feedback makes a lot of difference in my ability to make positive changes and continue to improve myself and my ability to serve.

This post is for you if you are in one of the following categories:

You are just out of college with a college degree and looking forward to have a good, respectable job.
You know somebody with a new college degree looking for employment. In this case, you may be able to guide them.

Updated On February 4, 2013 In Social Media Approach, Career Goals, Career Path, College, College Degree, College Graduate, Confidence, Employment, Find A Job, Finding Job, Job Market, Networking, Networking Opportunities, Personal Brand, Personal Branding, Plan Of Action, Respectable Job, Right People, Self Assessment, Self-Esteem, Self-Image

Your Klout Score -Why It Matters And How To Increase It

Kumar Gauraw

If you don’t know what Klout is, you should probably spend 15 minutes of your time to learn about it. I wondered about this for sometime and I am here to share with you what I learnt when I researched as to why and how much does it matter today.

If you have a Twitter account, you already have a Klout score whether or not you’re aware of it. If you are on Social Networking websites, you have a Klout score already though you may not know. I tend to think it is worth finding out anyway.

Updated On May 5, 2013 In Social Media Audience, Build Network, Engage, Increase Klout Score, Interact, Internet Marketing, Klout, Klout Matters, Klout Score, Meaningful Content, Networking, Social Media Marketing, Social Networking, Stay The Course

How To Find Time For Social Media Management

Kumar Gauraw

If you are in college, you are busy with classes and your assignments. If you are a professional working on a job, no time left between job and family. Everybody is busy with things on their plate. And to add to the pain – Social is a new irresistable temptation…or better yet – a new need of the hour that you must keep up with. Social media is becoming increasingly vital component of our lives.

Interestingly, even today, some people still ask, "Is it really needed? Is it not a waste of time?"

Updated On February 3, 2013 In Social Media Find Time, Finding Time, Google Alerts, Managing Time, Marketplace, Networking, Online Reputation, Opportunity, Organization, Personal Branding, Professional Networking, Social Media Management, Technorati, Time Management, Visibility

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Things To Do When Moving To A New Location

Why Toastmasters Is A Great Confidence Building Platform

Your Personal Branding Efforts Drive The Size Of Your Success

What Is Personal Branding?

New College Graduate – How To Approach The Job Market

Your Klout Score -Why It Matters And How To Increase It

How To Find Time For Social Media Management

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