Meeting people is energizing and often serendipitous. I have met many people just by chance and have gained a lot from that subsequent friendship. Through these slides I hope to show you my story of a new career path I am starting with The Bozzuto Group ( http://bozzuto.com). See my tips on the last slide

1. Social Connections
Shashi Bellamkonda
http://www.shashi.co

2. I spoke at the OptSum Conference and met Jamie Gorski (left) SVP at
The Bozzuto Group
http://www.flickr.com/photos/drbeachvacation/5009838144/

3. While researching for this article spent some time on the Bozzuto
Group website
http://www.bizjournals.com/washington/blog/techflash/2012/12/dc-area-ceo-blogs-to-
follow.html?page=all

4. Saw that a Digital Marketing position was advertised on the Careers
Page. Got in touch with the recuriter on LinkedIn and met Jamie Gorski

5. http://www.bizjournals.com/washington/blog/
techflash/2013/02/shashi.html

6. http://www.shashi.co/2013/02/a-salute-and-
journey-forward.html

7. https://alpha.infusd.com/shashib

8. https://alpha.infusd.com/shashib#/timeline

9. http://www.washingtonpost.com/business/capitalbusiness/the-fairgrounds-becomes-
a-shopping-center/2013/03/01/cdd7d512-81f3-11e2-b99e-6baf4ebe42df_story.html

10. http://www.bizjournals.com/washington/print-edition/2013/03/01/qa-shashi-
bellamkonda-incoming.html

11. Potomac Tech Wire

12. http://www.freetraffictip.com/the-secret-office-lair-of-shashi-bellamkonda.php

13. http://socialmediajobsdc.com/blog/personal-recollections-and-warm-congratulations-
to-our-areas-social-media-swami/#.UTUZjAHC3aY.twitter

14. Social Karma?
Have you updated your LinkedIn?
1. Appears on search results
2. Showcase your achievements
3. Provide information for potential partners
4. More brand awareness for your company
5. Maybe a job even if you are not looking