December 16, 2022
May 20, 2022
Invest in Your Network
Instead of cold-messaging on LinkedIn, we recommend spending time building your network in a thoughtful and strategic way. If you’re early on in your career, or have just never understood the value of having a network, we’re breaking it down for you because it is, without a doubt, the single most important thing you can […]
June 18, 2021
Embrace The Awkward: Networking After A Pandemic
As we all come out of hibernation a few pounds heavier and with questionable social skills, it seems like a great time to outline a few dos and don’ts of networking. We’ve slowly been easing into in-person events, and boy, are those awkward. It’s like we’ve all forgotten how to hold conversations face-to-face. Do you […]
March 10, 2021
Our Take on Clubhouse
The latest tool in PR pros’ toolboxes is the invite-only social networking app, Clubhouse. People are going crazy to get access to find out what all the buzz is about. Clubhouse users can listen in on conversations, interviews and chats or discussions between “interesting” people on various topics. According to The Guardian, “it’s kind of […]
February 19, 2021
It’s on You to Build Your Network
This blog comes directly from Kim! In the past few months, I have been solicited multiple times through LinkedIn, email or phone. These individuals always have a great partnership opportunity for 8THIRTYFOUR, and it is always mutually beneficial. Just today I got a job offer. Seriously? Listen up. Cold emailing, LinkedIn connecting or calling is […]
October 16, 2020
Community Engagement During COVID
It is possible to build a network from the comfort of your couch. COVID has changed the way we interact with each other, but it doesn’t have to stop you from growing professionally and connecting with peers. There is nothing more important in your career than expanding the group of individuals you know. Here are […]
November 13, 2019
Why We Love Building Relationships with Clients
So, most people will tell you that they love building relationships with their clients, but we actually do. We have the best clients and honestly, it’s because they’re all people who we actually like. In fact, the relationships that we’ve built are a huge part of why our prospects become clients in the first place. […]
October 25, 2019
People First: Why Recruitment Marketing is Important
Our people are by far our most valued asset. We have the best team! Culture, after all, is our favorite and most overused buzz word, and we even wrote a blog about how to create a great one. But it’s true. A company will struggle to find success without good people behind the work. So […]
August 14, 2019
Networking Tips For Those Who Just Dont Want To
Networking and making conversation with people can be downright scary. Maybe you’ve previously never had to hustle, you’re a new grad, you’re in a new career or you are forcing your introverted side to be extroverted. We get it. Talking to people you don’t know can be awkward. That’s exactly why we encourage you to […]
December 14, 2017
Celebrating the Power of Small Business
We love a lot of things at 8THIRTYFOUR, but if we were pushed to give a Top 5 List, it would probably look like: Dogs Wine Coffee Parties Small Businesses That last one might be a bit of a surprise, but we really do LOVE small businesses. We love them because they’re pretty super. Small […]