Interesting Things Happening In The GSO

Welcome back to "Interesting Things Happening In The GSO!"

In my efforts to share knowledge, social networking tips, and good news I have been blessed to meet tons of people!

For those of you who are currently unemployed here are a few tips that I hope will help you:

1. If you have been volunteering at your church, or in outside organizations; create a volunteer section on your resume listing your duties and responsibilities.

2. On your resume most companies want it in paragraph format instead of bullet format, it uploads to a resume tracking system easier if there are no text boxes, or bullets.

3. In your objective, if you put one at all, be sure and include what YOU will bring to the company as well as what you are looking for.

4. Linkedin, Plaxo, Facebook are all great social sites however, building a strong network in your local community is paramount.

5. The formula for getting any job will include 25% required skills, 50% Attitude and 25% who you know.


As for Social Networking Sites:
Go to the link below for a list of social sites!
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_social_networking_websites

As for who or what site is ranking the #1 Social Networking Site on the Internet....the winner is FACEBOOK!!! If you haven't checked it out do the research!
http://social-networking-websites-review.toptenreviews.com/index.html

Locally here in the GSO's Aycock Historic District is a small eclectic coffee house whose praises are sung by the local Jazz lovers and networking group headed up by Ms. Audretta Hall who enjoys ambiance, flavor and melodic flows of Jazz. Be sure and stop by the "Coffee at the Summit" 623 Summit Ave. Greensboro, NC 27405
Phone (336) 275-0642 Hours Monday - Thursday 7am - 8pm /Friday 7am - 10pm /
Saturday 8am - 10pm.

UPCOMING NETWORKING EVENTS


Friday, Sep 11th - Sep 20 2009 Central Carolina FairThe 11th annual Central Carolina Fair will light up the sky around the Greensboro Coliseum Complex once again this fall. Featuring spectacular rides, carnival food and games, thousands of exhibits brought to you by local 4H groups and wholesome family entertainment and attractions for everyone, the 111th annual edition of the Central Carolina Fair will begin Friday, September 11 and run through Sunday, September 20th.

Dates & Times:

Friday, Sep. 11 at 5-11pm
Saturday, Sep. 12 at 10am-11pm
Sunday, Sep. 13 at 1-11pm
Monday, Sep. 14 at 5pm-11pm
Tuesday, Sep. 15 at 5-11pm
Wednesday, Sep. 16 at 5-11pm
Thursday, Sep. 17 at 5pm-11pm
Friday, Sep. 18 at 5-11pm
Saturday, Sep. 19 at 10am-11pm
Sunday, Sep. 20 at 1-6pm

<Synerg presents Ed Kitchen at the Proximity Hotel
Tuesday, September 15, 2009 6:00 - 8:30 pm

Making Connections with Ed Kitchen, Vice President Joseph M. Bryan Foundation, will speak on the importance of collaboration within the public and private sector. Tickets are $25 for young professionals and $45 for general admission. Tickets include a three course meal and one drink coupon.

The Greensboro Children’s Museum (GCM)
Thursday, Sep 24, 2009 - The Edible Schoolyard Ground breaking ceremony 4:00PM, after 09/24/09 exhibit open 9AM-5PM Tues-Thurs & Sat, 9AM-8PM Fri, 1-5PM Sun
Organization: Greensboro Children's Museum
Alice Waters and the Chez Panisse Foundation have designated The Greensboro Children’s Museum (GCM) as the first museum in the US to implement their model public education program – The Edible Schoolyard.

Center City Park
Wednesday, Sep 30, 2009 - Pink In The Park
Pink in the park is a free Breast Cancer Awareness Event that will be held at Center City Park in downtown Greensboro. This event will educate those who attend about women's health issues with a focus on breast health issues. There will be radiologists, physicians, and breast cancer surivors avaiable to anwser questions. At the event there will be a fashion show, free chair massages, music and much more.