All Blog Posts Tagged 'linkedin' (11)

One question I get a lot when I talk to restaurant owners about social media is “Will Facebook get me on the first page of Google?” My answer is always the same: yes and no. Let me explain why.

First of all, I want to make clear that SEO/SEM (search engine optimization/search engine marketing) is a whole industry of its own, and it’d be simplistic of me to say that by having social media pages, you’ll rank higher in searches. SEO is complex, and it involves a lot of algorithms,…

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If you are wondering what will happen with social media in 2013, you are not alone. Everyone is wondering what Facebook will do next or if a new social network will surge. While no one can really foresee the future, there are some trends that will probably be stronger in 2013.

The first trend I want to…

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Reported by foodem.com, the online wholesale food marketplace-

Many companies and professionals alike utilize social networks for marketing, branding and spreading the word about their products and services. No matter which platform is used, Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, Pinterest or Google +, they all have similarities in that they give everyone a voice. But, there is one social network that is valued slightly higher than the rest in…

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The one constant that will always exist in the Restaurant Industry is that there is never enough time in the day to get everything done. It is this very reason that we started the Restaurant marketing division of our company.

While this…

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A buddy of mine has been dating. He’s newly returned to the dating scene since his divorce and he’s trying to figure out how to feel less awkward.  He, like many people, turned to online options.  It’s been a running joke for us for…

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Strolling along a country path with a meditative mind, I observed how many different colors canvassed the landscape I tread upon.  As I listened to the sounds of the earth and watched the falcon soaring trough the winds strategically above me, I stumbled upon a young pensive man sitting on the pier ahead.

With his feet dangling from the worn fishing pier, his toes simply…

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For years, I’ve reviewed resumes. There are three basic types of resumes. They include Chronological, Functional and a Combination format.



Chronological resumes list work history, with the most recent position listed first, followed by previous work experience. Functional resumes focus on skills and experience, rather than on chronological work history. This is most often a format used by career changers or people who have extensive contract or temporary employment… Continue

As a member of FohBoh, you are able to engage with thousands of industry professionals. Between the blogs, discussions, groups, and other features, you have a variety of tools to build your social networking platform. It's time to take it a step further.



Follow us on Facebook, and stay connected to the most important activity on FohBoh. Join our Linkedin Group and start networking with other restaurant industry professionals. When you starting using these resources together, you'll… Continue

How can my restaurant effectively plan and execute a social media strategy that provides return on investment?



Discard using comment cards – social media is a much more powerful tool.



There’s a lot of discussion recently about the human resource cost of embracing social media in the restaurant industry. Some operators are denying that social media will impact their operations – they may not be seeing that now, but what about six months from now? Many… Continue

Let’s say you discovered that Panera was hiring an HR manager and you wanted the gig. You know you're qualified, but you also know they’ve had about 500 applications submitted for the position. You have to come up with a way to stand out. The best answer is to have someone inside the organization recommend you to the hiring decision maker. But, let’s say you know someone who works for Panera. Here is an example of how you can use Linkedin to let your network work for you.…



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Find any business professional’s email address using Social Media and Google.



Are you looking for the contact information of the person who makes or influence the hiring decision but keep getting pushed to a link to fill out an online application?



Here is a tip on how to find the right person and get their email.



First search the Social Media sites you’re on entering in the company’s name as a keyword in the search. Browse through the members to find the person… Continue