Photo by dsevilla Recently, Brazen Careerist blogger Monica O’Brian posted a blog titled, “Need a Job? Forget About Building a Network Now.” I am a big proponent of networking all of the time and agree that it takes consistent effort to nurture and grow a strong network of people who will support your career and […]
Face-to-Face Networking for the Introvert: Tips for Success
Photo by Donna Cymek Since I’ve been writing about online networking this week, it seems fitting to end the week with a jump back to the personal: in-person networking! Be sure to read my earlier blog: Networking Obstacles and Shy Networkers as background information for these tips. These points are courtesy of Angela Marino, whose […]
Conquer Online Networking
Photo by Kmevans I had the opportunity to attend a presentation by Ellen Sautter and Diane Crompton, co-authors of the book, Seven Days to Online Networking being released by JIST publishers next month. Ellen and Diane spoke about the importance of using the internet to help promote and define your personal brand – they referred […]
Work Getting Lonely?
photo by mrhappy Feeling lonely at work? Work by yourself or from home and miss all of that great office banter? The exchange of ideas? The politics? Keith Ferrazzi suggests seeking out a peer for support and camaraderie. It’s a great idea to find a colleague who is in your field or a complementary field (a […]
Don’t Dread Working a Room – Revise Your Thinking for Career Success
It’s always a good time for a reminder of the importance of extending ourselves in order to meet job success – literally. Jason Jacobsohn at Networking Insight suggested that networkers who dread a room full of strangers change their mindsets to take full advantage of the potentially beneficial contacts before them. He suggests the following […]