Introduction via Social Media

As I begin to write, I stop and ask myself, "Why reiterate my personal profile when I can just post links to my social media pages?". 

-Hirethehouse Facebook (I'll explain that in the next post)

That's the case nowadays. Your identity's already on social media. If you're a PR person such as myself and hanging out at a networking event, you'll be asked the loaded question, "Who are you and what do you do". I bet big bucks that you're directing them to a twitter handle or LinkedIn page. If you're not doing so, you're costing yourself some valuable time. 




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