The New Year is about starting off on the right foot and establishing new traditions.  In the spirit of the New Year (and I can technically say that since it's still January!), I'm introducing a new feature on my blog - Three for Friday.  

                                                    

I subscribe to many (too many!) career, recruiting, and HR-related blogs, and I'm constantly bookmarking and flagging entries to share with colleagues, clients, and friends.  In Three for Friday, I will share three blog posts from the past week that were particularly compelling, insightful, or value-added. Consider it your Cliff Notes for the past week's careers blog space. My gift to you.

So, to get us started:

1. J2B Marketing blog - Marci Reynolds wrote about how to effectively combine LinkedIn, Twitter, and blogging for a successful job search. I could not have written about the topic any better. Utilizing just one or two of these online tools is okay, but marrying your efforts across all three platforms is exponentially more effective and worth the investment of time.
2. Meg Guiseppi on her Executive Career Brand blog wrote an excellent post about reconnecting with and reviving your existing network. She shares tips on how to break the ice at networking events and ways to nurture your contacts. I find Meg's posts to always be packed with ready-to-use tips and resources.
3. and last but not least, Tim Tyrell-Smith of Tim's Strategy - Ideas for Job Search, Career and Life wrote about job seekers' frustrations while waiting for the elusive "more positions" to become available.  I particularly like his list of five tips on how to remain visible and attractive to hiring managers for when positions do become available.

Enjoy!