Networking Is NOT a Fast Food Drive-thru
Much better than the actual food, the concept of the fast food drive-thru is wonderful. You enter the drive-thru… have a brief encounter with a person to order your food… and pay. Three simple steps to...
View ArticleBack to Basics: The 7 Rules of Networking You Must Know
We all know and understand the importance of networking... and the value it can provide your career when done right. And yet, very few of us do it right. To help us get back to basics, here are seven...
View ArticleNetworking for Newbies: Make Every Event Worth the Effort
For many people, attending a networking event can be a bit terrifying. However, once you get settled it’s a breeze! After your first conversation you’ll be on your way to meeting another new contact...
View ArticleWho Needs a Meet-up? Network Anywhere and Everywhere
We're still in a competitive job market, especially for recent college graduates. This means networking is a critical step to landing a job. Many college graduates know to tap their campus career...
View ArticleThe Networking Dance: How Well Do You Score with the Judges?
In the professional world, networking is a key skill for success. The ability to build and maintain relationships is central to both finding jobs and maintaining a strong career. Despite its...
View ArticleYour Professional Network: Taking the First Steps
In a presentation called “Launching an Effective Job Search,” I discuss the “iceberg” graphic shown here, illustrating the components of a multi-faceted job search. Notice that above the water line –...
View ArticleHow to Ask for LinkedIn Recommendations That Get Results
You know by now for a successful job search, and to build your career, you must network. LinkedIn is an essential tool for successful job search and networking. When you apply for a job on LinkedIn, or...
View ArticleGoing Up: 5 Tips for an Excellent Elevator Pitch
Right now... stop what you're doing and tell me: What do you do... Who you do it for... why you do it well... And what can you do for me to solve my problem? You have one shot. Go! Such is the...
View ArticleMeet Your New Job Search BFF: Informational Interviews
Your job search battle plan consists of applying to every job you find, in any field you have a remote interest in. You call it a successful day making it through applying to 70 jobs you found online....
View ArticleHow to Network… Without Actually Networking
I admit it: I really hate networking. The mediocre speakers, the waiting in line with a bunch of strangers to get an ugly laminated nametag, the surprise “sell” at the end, the crummy food, the awkward...
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