Andrea Mitchell's Blog (5)

Recently a colleague of mine pointed me towards a report on the use of social media by active internet users (thanks Sandra!). Social Media is a term that describes “Online applications, platforms and media which aim to facilitate interaction, collaboration and the sharing of content”. This incorporates sites like Linkedin, Facebook and MySpace, and also sites like YouTube and Flickr where you can share videos and photos with your friends and the world. What does this mean for recruitment? Thro… Continue

When - Monday April 28, 6pm Where - Bar333, Mezzanine Level, 333 George Street, Sydney It is my pleasure to announce the first networking function of the Australasian Researchers Network, involving both the Linkedin and Ning groups of the same name. As this is our first function it will be quite casual, but should be a great opportunity to put faces to names. I look forward to seeing you all there. Continue

I have been pondering what I would like to achieve within the Australasian Researchers Network over the next month or so, here is what I have come up with: Linkedin Group This is now officially launched. I am hoping that through the Linked group we will be able to encourage more participation on this site, as well as advertise our presence to more people who are interested in research. More Information I would love to have more posts on the blog and in the forums about search related topics as… Continue

Hi Everyone I have been thinking about creating a Linkedin group to complement this network and to get the word out to other researchers. What I would like to know is, does anyone have any ideas for a logo? I am not really creative :( Looking forward to see any ideas Continue

Since the beginning of this year I have been thinking about setting up a local forum for networking between researchers, its finally here. Those people I have talked to about this (some of whom have been involved in similar things in the past) have had wonderful ideas which may now be followed through.

So, please come here with questions and problems, to share and contribute knowledge, and invite anyone who you think will be interested in research, regardless of the industry they work i… Continue