Most of you know that as of June 4th I’m a free agent. I left my job at SHRM (Society for Human Resource Management) to move back to my home base in Las Vegas and to return to my career path of running organizations in the human capital space. So I’m looking for a job. My resume is completed, I’ve started networking and I’m having fun doing all the things you need to do to find that next career step.
One of the things you do when you’re looking for a job is to find ways to increase your professional visibility. Like writing a blog. (And here we are.) Like public speaking. (See the HR Florida badge to the right of this column.) Like being on boards. (See the Smartbrief on Workforce badge at the top of the blog.) The trick is to create visibility in ways that are compelling; to connect you with people you don’t know; and these days, to create a powerful social media trail. And in all of them add value, grow your expertise and contribute to your chosen profession.
So I’m doubly pleased to announce that I’ve accepted the offer of SmartBrief on Workforce’s Mary Ellen Slayter to take on the role of Editor-at-Large for this emerging newsletter. Mary Ellen is a gifted editor and has done a superb job of establishing what is quickly becoming a primary go-to source of daily HR information and best practice. If you haven’t subscribed yet, I recommend that you do it today. I’m grateful for the added professional visibility, but I’m honored and pleased to be able to contribute to the profession in this way.
SmartBrief on Workforce is one in a very large family of newsletters. There are Smartbriefs on Leadership, Social Media, Sustainability, Your Career – and more than 100 others focused on specific industries. A great business model.
Besides SmartBrief on Workforce, I also subscribe to the Smartbriefs on Leadership and Social Media. Informative reads every day and I’m always interested in the selection of sources for the articles and blog posts that appear. The sources range from the traditional media like The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, Advertising Age, and Inc. to blogs I’ve never heard of before – and everything in between. I value learning about new sources as much as I value the daily information.
Thanks, Mary Ellen, for inviting me to part of the SmartBrief team. I look forward to working with you and the stellar team of experts you’ve lined up for the Advisory Board.
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China,
They are fortunate to be able to take advantage of both your experience as well as your ability to communicate that experience.
I will look forward to it!
Best Regards,
Dave
Hi Dave: been a long time. Hope all is well with you. Thanks for your kind comments. Working with the SmartBrief folks is a joy. Hope our paths cross again sometime soon.
China – Great news! Looking forward to hearing more about it when we get together in August.
Peggy
Thanks, Peg! We’ll have fun in VegasBaby!
China – Exciting news! Congratulations and look forward to hearing more via your new blog! Hope you are staying cool right about now! Hugs – Katy
Thanks, Katy! How’s your new business going?
China-
Congrats! Sounds like a great opportunity and a perfect fit for you!
It was so nice meeting you!
Shennee
Thanks, Shennee! I remember that TweetUp night — it was so fun! I met so many Twitter and blogger friends that night. So memorable.
China – Congratulations to you and the organization, I hope you enjoy the new challenges ~Karla
Thanks, Karla. I think it’ll be a fun opportunity!
Great news! China, how exciting for you and the SmartBrief team.
Look forward to hearing more. Wishing you all the best.
Thanks so much, Meghan.
Congratulations China! Good recruiting by Mary Ellen. She knows top talent when she sees it. 🙂
I look forward to seeing your stamp on the SmartBrief on Workforce newsletter!
Thanks, Jennifer. Yeah, that Mary Ellen is one smart executive. I think we’ll have fun together! You do know that she does all the work, right?
Congratulations, I am thrilled we could keep you in our community before some other organization took you away. Best Wishes!
Thanks, Dave. I fully intend to stay in the HR space. It’s what I know best. And you have to love the company!
Nice landing, China. Congrats.
Thanks for visiting my blog, John. I’m honored. So with this nailed down, all I need is a full time job and I’m all set! One step at a time…
That is wonderful news China–many congratulations to you.
Hi Traci. Great to hear from you. How’s your new gig going?
China,
Yay! Congrats, well deserved. SmartBrief is very smart.
Jessica
@blogging4jobs
Hey there. It’ll be fun, don’t you think?
Congrats China! Very excited for you — and for SmartBrief!!
Thanks so much, Chris. They don’t call them SmartBrief for nothin’!
Congratulations! Great fit, and a great addition to our Smartbrief family!
Mike: any excuse to spend more time with you! 🙂