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Yes, you CAN get a job on Twitter.

I HAVE PROOF.

Last Tuesday morning I woke up waayyyy too early so I grabbed my iPhone and scanned Tweetdeck while deciding whether to go ahead and get up or try and go back to sleep for a bit.

I happened to see a tweet from someone in the #HR community I’ve been following for at least a couple of years. She is located in upstate NY and we’d never met IRL – or even spoken on the phone, for that matter. She stated that she was looking for a contract sourcer.

I happen to know a lot of people who might be interested in such an opportunity so I DMd (direct messaged) her with my email address and asked her to share details with me.

She replied, asking if I knew of anyone, and I said I might. She emailed me and we arranged to speak that afternoon.

We had a great conversation during which she provided me with some additional insight in to the nature of the work. I told her I had a few people in mind and would reach out to them on her behalf and send them her way if appropriate.

The first person I mentioned it to had already spoken to her about it. He’s also very active on Twitter…imagine that! ;-)

Several hours later, completely out of the blue, I received the following DM from another friend on Twitter.

Top secret – just found out that I’ll be part of a reduction next week. Would love it if you kept eye/ears peeled for any opportunities.

She is located in Texas, and while we haven’t met (yet), we have spoken on the phone and collaborate on a fun “volunteer” project helping job-seekers.

I replied:

@TXFriend, reach out to @NYFriend and tell her I sent you. she’s looking for a contract sourcer – could be long-term :-)

18 HOURS LATER, @TXFriend sent me this DM:

Yay! Great connection with @NYFriend. Signed a contract to source for her this morning. You’re awesome!

It still shocks me when I hear negative talk about Twitter…”it’s a waste of time, I don’t care what someone ate for breakfast, blah blah blah.”

1-800-GETALIFE.

I’d love to hear from others who have landed a new work project or job opportunity via Twitter…or a new client, even. Same thing, really. It’s paid work, right?

And, speaking of the power of Twitter, our most recent He Said, She Said episode was centered on this very subject. You can catch it here

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For those of you who missed — and those of you who were there — below is a video compilation of photos taken that night.

Todd, Laurie, and I are truly grateful to all of you who made the trek -- some from as far away as Seattle, Toronto, Dallas, Raleigh, and Florida -- to join us!

We are also very grateful for our amazing sponsors including FuegoMundo, RecruitingBlogs, PunkRockHR, Recruiter House Party, #TalentNetLive, and many more! The generosity was overwhelming and most appreciated.

Please enjoy the video, and know that we are very much looking forward to #punkATL 2010!

HAPPY NEW YEAR! Wishing everyone all the best in the coming year.

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Many, many thanks to Randy Barnes for this fantastic video highlighting the needs of the #ATLFlood victims!

Please join us at the St. Regis Hotel on 12.03.09 for a party with a purpose!

Ticket prices include food and 2 drinks per person, and proceeds benefit the flood victims -- many of whom have lost everything -- via Cobb Disaster Recovery and The Furniture Bank of Atlanta.

Please visit our website for further details and to purchase tickets.

We hope to see you there!

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I’m working with several friends and colleagues to raise $15,000 to aid Atlanta-area flood victims who are still in desperate need.

Not So Silent Night Atlanta Holiday Bash benefitting Atlanta flood victims who aren’t in the news anymore, but still in desperate need. Proceeds from the event go directly to Cobb Disaster Recovery and The Furniture Bank of Metro Atlanta. The event aims to raise $10K in cash donations for the two agencies and $5k in donated goods and services for the victims.

Join us for heavy hors d’oeuvres and drinks, mingling and networking in the posh, sophisticated ambiance at the St. Regis Hotel!

Hors d’oeuvres and two drinks included in ticket price.

Tickets: $65 each and include complimentary valet parking. Register here.

When: Thurs., Dec. 3rd, 6:30pm-10:00pm

Where: St. Regis Atlanta Hotel
88 West Paces Ferry Road
Atlanta, GA 30305 Map
(404) 563-7900

Why: As many as 1,500 families in Cobb County are still trying to piece their lives together after losing their homes and belongings in the Atlanta flood. Many are still living with friends, family or in hotels. Many are in need of aid and face the daunting task of furnishing a place to live. Let’s get them the help they need before the holidays. These are mothers, fathers, sons and daughters, old and young. They may be our friends, neighbors, family, co-workers. We need to have their lives back to normal so they can continue contributing to our society and our economy.

Beneficiaries: Cobb Disaster Recovery, The Furniture Bank of Metro Atlanta, Atlanta Flood Victims

Organizers: Four Atlanta marketing professionals dedicated to helping aid these families in need:

  • Chad Rothschild, marketing and branding expert with Summit Marketing;
  • Stephanie Frost, sales and marketing strategist and Director of Business Development for Zero-G Creative;
  • Stephanie A. Lloyd, Strategist-in-Chief at Radiant Veracity;
  • Jenny DeVaughn, CEO of Social Precision, specializing in strategic corporate and professional growth via social media consulting.

Find contact info for the organizers here.

Sponsors: Atlanta Daybook, Connect magazine. More sponsorships available.

Attendees: Those who care about our community. Or love a good party. Or both.

How: Register here.

Can’t make it? We understand, but please consider helping us in at least one of the ways below:

1. Email, tweet, Facebook or tell this story to as many of your friends and colleagues as you can and share this link: atlholidaybash.com or follow on Twitter #ATLBash.

2. Buy a ticket and give it to someone you owe a favor or as an early holiday gift.

3. Buy two tickets and donate them to two flood victims who really need a break. Contact Chad Rothschild and we will help you do this.

4.Go to Cobb Disaster Recovery (www.cobbrecovery.org) or The Furniture Bank of Metro Atlanta (www.furniturebankatlanta.org) to learn what they do and what they need. Share it with others.

5. Make a direct donation (no matter how small) to either agency: www.cobbrecovery.org/donate.php or http://www.furniturebankatlanta.org/donate.html to donate furniture or make a cash donation.

6. Volunteer to help at either agency: www.cobbrecovery.org/volunteer.php or www.furniturebankatlanta.org/volunteer.html

7. Ask your organization or your clients to consider making a cash donation to either agency of any amount between $100 and $1000. Organizations or individuals making donations over $500 will receive 2 Feature story publish dates on Atlanta Daybook to use as you please. Contact Karla Sinclair at 770.671.0213 after the donation is made.

8. Sponsor the event with a donation of $1,000 or more and receive recognition at the event and through Atlanta Daybook and Connect Magazine. For more info on large donations or sponsorships, call Chad Rothschild at 770.778.0317.

9. Donate goods and/or services that can be used by either agency. Any donated goods and services of $500 or more will receive two free Feature story publish dates on Atlanta Daybook to use as you please. Contact Karla Sinclair at 770.671.0213 after the donation is made.

10. Volunteer to help the organizers. We’ll take all the help we can get! Call Chad Rothschild at 770.778.0317.

11. Share the story of an Atlanta flood victim you know so we can let Atlanta know how they are fairing in the recovery. Contact Karla Sinclair at 770.671.0213.

12. Tell us how else you can help us. Chad Rothschild at 770.778.0317 or Karla Sinclair at 770-671-0213.

Look for more details and news about this event in the coming days as this grassroots effort gets pulled together. Check back on Atlanta Daybook, or atlholidaybash.com or follow us on Twitter – #ATLBash.

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A Red Shoe Project Tweetup video! | photos from 10.08.09

November 2, 2009

Finally!
I was able to learn how to get the photos on my iPhone transferred onto my computer and make a video from the Red Shoe Project Tweetup I co-hosted with Michael Long, a.k.a., The Red Recruiter, on October 8, 2009, at FuegoMundo.
We had a great time!
Looking forward to having Michael back in The ATL soon [...]

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Why denim is the new black. Sometimes.

October 31, 2009

I was so happy to stumble upon this article in the Wall Street Journal, “The Relentless Rise of Power Jeans: World Leaders and Executives Wear Them (Mostly Well); How to Get Denim Right.”
I love, love, love to wear jeans, and for nine or ten months out of the year I wear them pretty much every [...]

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Photos from the Fall 2009 #ATLMix Tweetup | 10.29.09

October 31, 2009

We had a great time Thursday night on the patio at Pizzeria Venti in Buckhead.
Todd and I filmed Round 8 of He Said, She Said, which includes a cameo appearance by Chris Brogan! That was a lot of fun.
If you weren’t able to join us this time, have no fear…Miriam Salpeter and I host these [...]

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Atlanta’s first ever Red Shoe Project Tweetup | #rspatlanta

October 9, 2009

I think it’s safe to say that a fabulous time was had by all at the first ever Atlanta Red Shoe Project Tweetup at Fuego Mundo!
If you don’t believe me, watch this:

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Join us for Atlanta’s first ever Red Shoe Project Tweetup!

September 30, 2009

On Thursday, October 8, 2009 I will host Atlanta’s first ever Red Shoe Project Tweetup along with my good friend Michael Long aka The Red Recruiter at Fuego Mundo in Atlanta, Georgia, starting at 6:00 p.m.
Please join us!
Click here to register and for more detailed information.
In addition to benefiting the Red Shoe Project, from 5:00 [...]

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Chris Brogan | New Media Atlanta 09.25.09

September 26, 2009

Finally.
I met Chris Brogan.
!!!
And you know what?
He’s the real deal.
You know how sometimes people get all built up and then you meet them and see them speak and you’re all WTF.
I’m not saying that’s what I expected, but I have to tell you…the moment Chris got on stage and started speaking I was reeled [...]

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He Said, She Said — Volume 5 | Social Media Events

September 26, 2009

Yesterday we filmed Volume 5 at the New Media Atlanta | Social Media Business event at the Georgia Tech Research Institute.
It was Todd’s turn to ask the question which entered around reasons for attending social media events such as New Media Atlanta.
Oh and by the way because we are so transparent authentic crazy we didn’t [...]

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