SocialChat topic this time was on building professional networks, and how to promote yourself. Read my share bottom up:

• And don’t stop making waves, where ever you are! \*
• Cons: Poor authoring tools in general. It is even worse to edit hyperlinks. And that should be key in the web! \*
• I have basically 8 blogs – Pros: others can easily pick up the content. And the simple chronological navigation. \*
• … so I’m not flattered very much when a headhunter approaches me and just says, “I find your profile on XYZ interesting…” \*
• I am quite visible on the net, … \*
• This is how you build trust and reputation over time. \*
• Slideshare is even better b/c you contribute something substantial to the community. http://www.slideshare.net/mprove/ \*
• I favor Xing http://bit.ly/aVZF5A because of the groups. They persist a little longer than the pages of twitter or facebook. \*
• You collect contacts as two generations before collected stamps. So where is the point if there is no increasing value? \*
• The problem with most of the social sites is: You do not aggregate a personal value. There are lots of casual chats. \*
• Some of my OraTweets from the SocialChat #7 on professional networking, tools, and self-promotion… \*