By nature it seems that the HR and Recruiting community is very social. We like to have a good time and sometimes we like to take those online connections offline at events, unconferences, or tweetups (twitter meetups). It's nice to have a beer with a social media someone who in many ways you know better than your sister or co-workers through their tweets, facebook, and blog. Even if you can't make it to the unofficial SXSW tweetup, I still encourage you to attend one in your local area. It's a great way to see social media in action and how building online connections build your brand and grow your business.

So it's with great pleasure that I invite you to the "Unofficial" SXSW Tweetup this Friday in Austin, TX beginning at 7:30 PM at Garridos Restaurant 360 Nueces St. Apt. 10, a five minute walk from the Austin Convention Center.

The event is not limited to only HR and Recruiting peeps but anyone who has an interest in meeting fun people who are attendees of the South by Southwest Interactive and Music conferences. We're also looking for sponsors to cover the cost of food and drink so if you're a sponsor and interested in being held in high regard by 80 social media influencers in attendance, you know who to call.

As for the tweetup, I ask that you register first so that I have an accurate count for the restaurant. And if you're at the conference, send me a tweet and let's hook up. I'll be in Austin from this Thursday thru Tuesday.