How I spent 2009 – in blog posts

In the past eight years since I’ve been involved in blogging, podcasting, and other social media, I’ve often found it interesting to go back and see where I’ve been. This time of year is one of reflection for many of us. Google does their annual zeitgeist, and I thought it would be a good exercise for me to look back at where I’ve been in 2009. This exercise is a bookmarking point for myself as well as for others who might be interested. I’ve compiled some personally notable links from things I’ve done the past year and have included them below.

Except for the How I Got My Job posts, in many cases, I’ve abbreviated the name of the blogs from which the posts have come. Here’s your decoder ring:

• DJJ: http://danieljohnsonjr.com/main - my main blog, where I discuss things about work I’ve done and social media in general
• GTJ: http://getthatjobonline.com - job search strategy and tactics for the 21st century
• JIMM: http://journeyinsidemymind.com - blog and mostly-music podcast – often introspective and highly personal
• NMC: http://newmediacincinnati.com - news and updates related to the New Media Cincinnati social media networking group

• New Media Cincinnati January Meetup Recap
• GTJ: I have a document like this and so should you
• DJJ: My First Animoto
• How I Got My Job at Provo Labs – Carolynn Duncan

February

• GTJ: Promise me something
• JIMM: Too many status updates?
• DJJ: Another successful Dayton-area Lunchtime Tweetup!
• NMC: Meeting new people
• NMC: March 2009 Meetup – Largest Attendance Ever!
• New Media Cincinnati Jolt Discussions
  • John Buehler on Communicating your social presence
  • Andy Erickson and the University of Cincinnati Center of Innovation
  • Kristen Beireis on How Social is Too Social
  • Heath Parks on Video Blogging and Online Video
  • Vickie Sceifers on the New Face of Facebook
• How I Got My Job as Director of Content Marketing – Warren Sukernek

• GTJ: Workshops, HARO, and Lowball Job Offers
• JIMM: I can’t make you love me
• JIMM: The Power of Connections
• DJJ: Make the most of your Follow Friday on Twitter
• DJJ: Celebrating my birthday with a Dayton-area lunchtime tweetup
• NMC: New Media Cincinnati Roundtable
• How I Got My Job as a Software Developer – Kevin Smith

May

• GTJ: Back in the job search!
• NMC: June 2009 Planning Conference Call
• DJJ: This is why I’m not a social media expert
• NMC: June 2009 Second Saturday – Questions from a Hat!
• JIMM: Available for work elsewhere!
• DJJ: Podcamp Ohio 2
• How I Got My Job as a Health Communications Analyst – Andre Blackman

• GTJ: The Value of a Targeted Job Search
• NMC: July 2009 Community Planning Conference Call
• DJJ: How I Use Social Media
• JIMM: Cincinnati Bass Blast!
• NMC: What we learned at Podcamp Ohio 2
• How I Got My Job as Director of Marketing – Kevin Dugan

• NMC: August 2009 Community Planning Conference Call
• JIMM: Thank you for the blog comments!
• NMC: Do this for better Second Saturday Social Networking
• GTJ: 7 Must Read SlideShare Presentations for Job Seekers
• NMC: You can make this great
• DJJ: I have questions – do you have answers?
• NMC: August 2009 Second Saturday Recap
• DJJ: Media appearances
• How I Got My Job as an IT Trainer and Support Technician – Rob Usdin

• DJJ: Milestones, media, speaking, and more
• NMC: Community planning conference call for November 2009
• GTJ: National Podcast Post Month series – Interview questions answered
• NMC: How have we changed in 2009? Second Saturday Recap
• How I Got My Job as a College Professor – Marc Hopkins

• NMC: Social Media Holiday Happy Hour
• DJJ: Should you like your own Facebook posts?
• JIMM: Hear here – new aids soon for Keisha?
• How I Got My Job as a Labor Law Attorney – Sonia Pressman Fuentes

Thanks for being a part of my online experience! Happy Holidays and let’s make it a great 2010!