Executives: You Will Be Googled - Experts Connection Shows You How to Create A Positive Online Brand

Social Media Expert Glenn Raines Shows Executives How to Use their Web Presence to Promote Searchability and Demonstrate Value.

NOVATO, Calif. (July 11, 2012) -- What's your Google quotient? When looking to get ahead, the first thing a recruiter or hiring manager will do when they meet you is check your online presence using Google. You can control what they find, and that’s the subject of “Executives: You Will Be Googled,” the next session of Experts Connection (http://www.experts-connection.com), Glenn Raines, Founder of Social Media Moves and an expert in building a positive social media presence, will offer proven strategies to improve your profile searchability and prove your value online. The executive instruction session is scheduled for Wednesday, July 25, from 4:00 - 5:30 p.m. ET, (1:00 - 2:30 p.m. PT), and is sponsored by NETSHARE® (http://www.netshare.com).

In today’s highly competitive market, the candidates that rank highest in online search results are the ones who are contacted and hired. Executives have to have an online presence, and that presence has to present their value. LinkedIn is the place most executives start, but a Google+ profile can boost findability and online presence. In this information-packed webinar, Glenn will review how to use Google+ as a tool to create the right content so you can be found for your expertise and value. He will offer a hands-on approach to using the tools to manage your content, to add weblinks, and to show you how to stand out online so decision-makers can find you.

Glenn’s Experts Connection webinar will offer a step-by-step explanation of how to create a Google Profile account with searchable content and crosslinks. During this webinar, attendees will learn:
- How to set up a new Google Profile or improve an existing one.
- How to optimize your Profile for searchability with the right keywords and links.
- How to build a link list to other places on the web that gives recruiters a complete view of your skills.
- How to use the image gallery to demonstrate your expertise.
- How to add LinkedIn recommendations to your Google Profile as testimonials.
- Search tricks that recruiters and hiring managers use to find candidates.
- How to expand your network of contacts, and create more opportunities.
- How to create “circles” on Google+ to segment your contacts by companies, recruiters, etc.
- How to add links to key touch points such as your resume or email signature.

“There is more competition today for the best positions, so executive job seekers need to use every tool available to make sure they project a positive presence and are being found by the right hiring decision-makers,” said Katherine Simmons, CEO of NETSHARE and host of the Experts Connection webinars. “Glenn is an expert at online discovery and has made a detailed study of Google, personal branding, and searchability. This webinar offers a rare opportunity to learn more about building your online brand from an expert who advises some of the world’s leading executives.”

The Experts Connection teleseminar series gives executives access to leading career experts. The cost of the seminar is $60, $50 for NETSHARE members, and access is provided via web and telephone. For more information, visit the Experts Connection online at http://www.experts-connection.com.

About Glenn Raines
Glenn Raines is the “Revealer of Value” at Social Media Moves (http://www.socialmediamoves.com) where he helps companies align their business objectives and brand strategies with social media channels for customer engagement. Glenn also is the author of Google Profile: Elevate Your Brand and Findability on the Web. He has unparalleled experience in building LinkedIn and Google+ profiles and developing content for social networking. Glenn is a former agency brand copywriter and creative director, and former Vice President, Internet Business Strategy, at Citigroup. His current clients include Leo Burnett, Bank of New York Mellon, The Royal Bank of Scotland, where he has helped the bank position its 23 global thought leaders in social media as part of a new client acquisition.

About NETSHARE
NETSHARE (http://www.netshare.com) is a confidential, membership based organization dedicated to providing executives across all disciplines and industries with quality $100K plus job lists. NETSHARE also offers networking opportunities and a community of peers for the exchange of strategic information related to job search, professional development and best practices. NETSHARE has been recognized by Fortune and Forbes magazines as the best online destination for executive positions.

Contact:
Annette DiSano
NETSHARE, Inc.
(415) 883-1700

Tom Woolf
Woolf Media & Marketing
(415) 259-5638
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Experts Connection Explains Due Diligent Background Investigations for Recruiters, from a Special Agent's Viewpoint

Webinar for Recruiters and HR Professionals Offers Tactics for Conducting a Thorough and Complete Background Checks on Executive Candidates.

NOVATO, Calif. (July 11, 2012) – The news is full of stories of C-level executives who exaggerate their credentials. Reports show that 57 percent of resumes are “performance enhanced,” which is why recruiters and HR professionals need to know how to conduct a comprehensive background check. In the next session of Experts Connection (http://www.experts-connection.com/recruiter.aspx) for executive recruiters, HR and security expert Phillip S. Deming will present “Due Diligent Background Investigations: An Essential for Hiring Right.” The webinar is scheduled for Thursday, July 26, from 4:00 - 5:30 p.m. ET, (1:00 - 2:30 p.m. PT), and available afterward for registered participants. The Experts Connection webinars are sponsored by NETSHARE® (http://www.netshare.com).

As the job market becomes more competitive, more executives tend to inflate their credentials in an effort to improve their chances for a job. The challenge for hiring professionals is identifying the red flags and asking the right questions when checking references. You also need to know how to use the Web as part of your due diligence. From his years as a Special Agent with the U.S. Treasury and a security expert, Phillip knows the necessary steps for conducting a lawful and effective investigation when vetting candidates. What are the phases for a successful vetting process, including gathering data, verification analysis, and documentation? How do you use behavioral responses to separate truth from fiction in candidates’ responses? How can social networks and the Web help you find useful background data?

During this 90-minute webinar, Deming will discuss:
- Understanding the ingredients for a successful background investigation.
- Developing a well-conceived vetting strategy to reduce hiring risk.
- Recognizing potential legal issues and their impact to the background process.
- Preparing yourself to avoid “psychological influencers” that can override the decision-making process.
- Clearly identifying resources to help you implement successful vetting of candidates.
- Creating a holistic approach for qualifying candidates for your organization.

“Every day, the news has stories of chief executives and business leaders losing their jobs and costing their companies money and reputation because they lied about their qualifications,” said Katherine Simmons, CEO of NETSHARE and host of the Experts Connection webinars. ”Recruiters and HR professionals need to have every tool at their disposal to verify candidates’ claims and qualifications. Drawing from his security background, Phillip is in a unique position to offer insight into tools and techniques that hiring professionals normally overlook.”

The cost of the Experts Connection seminar is $100, and access is provided via web and telephone. A web archive also is available for registrants. For more information, visit the Experts Connection online at http://www.experts-connection.com/recruiter.aspx.

About Phillip S. Deming
Phillip S. Deming, CPP, CFE, SPHR has more than 30 years of experience in consulting on human resource, security and risk management matters. He has developed human resource policies, conducted organizational investigations, provided corporate training programs, developed global recruiting programs and designed security programs for clients worldwide. He has also served as an expert witness on HR practices, such as negligent hiring and wrongful termination claims. Phillip has served as Special Agent with the U.S Treasury Department and conducted criminal and background investigations for Top Secret Clearance. He also served as Senior Vice President of Administration at Trans Healthcare, Inc., an organization with 22,000 employees responsible for all facets of the human resource discipline. He graduated with honors from Northeastern University with a BS degree. He earned an MS degree in Human Organization and a Master’s degree in Human Resource Development from Villanova University, where he was a member the Phi Kappa Phi honor society.

About NETSHARE
NETSHARE (http://www.netshare.com) is a confidential, membership based organization dedicated to providing executives across all disciplines and industries with quality $100K plus job lists. NETSHARE also offers networking opportunities and a community of peers for the exchange of strategic information related to job search, professional development and best practices. NETSHARE has been recognized by Fortune and Forbes magazines as the best online destination for executive positions.

Contact:
Annette DiSano
NETSHARE, Inc.
(415) 883-1700

Tom Woolf
Woolf Media & Marketing
(415) 259-5638
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Luxury Travel Ltd Promotes Culture, Cuisine and New Seven Wonder of Nature in its Vietnam Tours

The best of Northern Vietnam itinerary features Hanoi, Halong Bay and Sapa, travelers will find the culture, nature, heritage, authenticity meets comfort in just one week.

Hanoi, Vietnam, July 11, 2012 -- The best of Northern Vietnam itinerary features Hanoi, Halong Bay and Sapa, travelers will find the culture, nature, heritage, authenticity meets comfort in just one week.

After a full day visit to the charming capital of Hanoi, travelers will take a night train to Lao Cai - a China-Vietnamese border city.

From Lao Cai there will be a short transfer to the hill town of Sapa. After exploring the area, travelers will return to Hanoi and visit Halong Bay, a UNESCO World Natural Heritage site.

Officially recognized as one of the New Seven Natural Wonders of the World in 2012, Halong Bay is a must see on anyone’s itinerary for Vietnam, thanks to its turquoise water and thousands of jagged, limestone islands.

The best way to appreciate this magical scene is from a boat, cruising between the karst cliffs, which loom like fairytale castles, complete with rocky spires and hidden caves. Still used to for fishing, whole families live on floating villages that are easily visited. Some will even take travelers out on a fishing trip. It was also among Asia’s top five tropical island paradises as selected by CNN.

“The northern area of Vietnam is always an attractive destination for tourists visiting the country. Hanoi, Halong Bay and Sapa are the favorites destinations for all travelers. You will enjoy ending your trip with a relaxing traditional junk trip and take part in a wide variety of activities like kayaking, cave climbing or just simply sitting on the sundeck for a glass of wine as you contemplate what you seen and perhaps plan for a return trip and extended tour” said David Nguyen, Sales and Marketing Manager of Luxury Travel Ltd.

With all private concierge services: door-to-door pick-up & drop-off services, transportation, deluxe train, a private cabin on the sharing boat cruise, meals, and an English or French speaking tour guide escorted all days, the tour priced at 1150 USD per person for a private party of 2 people for deluxe category and 948 USD for first class - the offer is valid until 30 Sep, 2012.

“Vietnam is a charm of Asia. The northern area of Vietnam is always an attractive destination for tourists visiting the country. With its rich history, unique cultures and amazing diversity of both people, landscapes, the Northern Vietnam welcomes travelers looking for a truly authentic experience. On this seven day trip, You discover the best of Hanoi, Sapa and Halong Bay including two World Heritage Listed Sites: Thang Long Citadel in Hanoi and Halong Bay. We take an overnight train trip up to Sapa and trek to hill tribal villages. You will be treated to a luxury night spent on a junk boat. You take part in a wide variety of activities like kayaking, cave climbing or just simply sitting on the sundeck for a glass of wine. This trip is designed to discover the very best of the North Vietnam in term of culture, adventure, sightseeing, discovery, comfort and style, this Vietnam tour is so unique, special for a life time experience.” Said Pham Ha, CEO of Luxury Travel Ltd.

About Luxury Travel Ltd
The first luxury tour operator (http://www.luxurytravelvietnam.com) and full travel service agency based in Hanoi with offices throughout Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar and Thailand, Luxury Travel is exceptional in designing tailor-made tours and providing unique travel experiences. Opened in 2004, the Luxury Travel Company Limited has its own offices, luxury vehicles, luxury travel advisors, and sales offices in California, Paris, and Melbourne. The company’s depth of experience and large infrastructure enable it to create unique itineraries with the operational confidence to fulfill client expectations. Luxury Travel Ltd won numerous travel awards for excellent performance including the most recent award: Best Luxury Tour Operator in Vietnam.

For Vietnam tour and booking, visit http://www.luxurytravelvietnam.com.

Media Contact:
Link Doan
Luxury Travel Ltd
05 Nguyen Truong To Str.,
Ba Dinh Dist, Hanoi 84444
Vietnam
84439274120
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FRA Welcomes New Forestry Fund in Asia

A new forestry investment fund has been launched in Asia and is being welcomed by FRA, which claims the fund offers an ethical choice to investors who want to diversify their investment portfolios.

Seattle, United States, July 11, 2012 -- A new forestry investment fund has been launched in Asia and is being welcomed by Forestry Research Associates (FRA), which claims the fund offers an ethical choice to investors who want to diversify their investment portfolios.

“This is a Private Equity Fund being run on a hedge proposition basis to consolidate assets within the emerging markets on a project by project investment strategy,” explained the CEO of the Asia Renewable Resource Fund (ARRF), Andrew Steel. The fund is being launched by Treedom Investment, which is keen to ensure that people have access to investments into sustainable forestry in Asia.

FRA claims that investing in sustainably managed forestry and timberland projects in emerging markets is a good move for investors all over the world. Its analysis partner, Peter Collins explained, “Investing in sustainable forestry not only helps to safeguard the future of forestry for generations to come but also offer investors strong returns with a low level of correlation to other economic trends and the equity markets.”

“These are forestry investments made with due regard for people, communities, the environment and profit,” added Mr Steel.

Investing in trees can be a good option for a long term investment, as they simply grow in size and value if left alone for many years,. However, FRA is keen to point out that there are a growing number of opportunities that allow investors to start to see returns within a few years. The scheme run by Greenwood Management in Brazil, for example, allows investors to invest in existing plantations of non-native trees that are grown in a cyclical way, meaning that as soon as the first trees are mature, all investors start to see returns on their investment, despite the fact that it is also a direct investment model.

AAA is a research and analysis consultancy group specialising in timberland investment and sustainable forestry.

About Forestry Research Associates

Forestry Research Associates is a research and advisory consultancy that focuses on forestry management, sustainability issues and forestry investment around the globe.

Media Contact:
Peter Collins
Forestry Research Associates
620 Vineyard Lane
Bainbridge Island, WA 98110
(206) 316 8394
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