Ideas for Making the Most of Your Next Networking Event

The following post has tips to make your next networking event a success.

Have you ever had one of those terrible networking event experiences? You know the ones—where you sit in the corner the whole time because nobody is interested in talking. Or perhaps you strolled in and suddenly realized everyone was more prepared than you. You didn’t even bring business cards! Networking events can be great experiences if you

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Ideas for Making the Most of Your Next Networking Event

Recent Grads: Do you give up too easily?

Networking can be a key factor in finding a job.  As a recent college graduate, you may contact many recruiters and employers about job opportunities, but not receive a response.  While this might be frustrating, there are some tips in the following post that can help you with the networking process in your job search.

Networker, your job is to follow-up. “I sent Jocelyn an email and never heard back from her.” This is a comment I got from a recent grad for whom I’d made a warm introduction to a hiring contact. A grad who wanted a job in outside sales. To a hiring contact who was desperately trying

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Recent Grads: Do you give up too easily?

Focus on Networking in Your Job Search

While you are searching for a new job, do not forget to network.  Networking allows you to make connections with people and learn new information; as a job seeker, this means learning about potential opportunities in the job market.  Once you have established some professional contacts, they can become part of your job search now (and in the future).  Here are some networking tips to remember. Continue Reading

Job Search – It’s Not Who You Know, It’s Who Knows You

“It ain’t what you don’t know that gets you into trouble. It’s what you know for sure that just ain’t so.” – Mark Twain

One of my friends has been spending a lot of time building his LinkedIn contacts. He’s been working for over 25 years and is in the “500+” club on LinkedIn. He is in the process of looking for a job and, like all good job searchers should, he’s tried to leverage his network big time. Whenever he applies for a position he checks his contacts for direct connections at that company and lets his contacts know. Similarly, if he gets an interview, he will try to leverage his contacts as well,  going to “2″ level (connected through someone you know) or even “3″ level (connected through someone you know that knows someone – and no, I’m not kidding). For all of his work, this tactic does not really seem to help that much. What he has found very effective is leads from people who know his background and the work he’s done. Now I’m not suggesting that you ignore your contacts when interviewing or applying, but your greatest resource are those that know first hand what you are best at (so don’t expect too much help from your grandmother’s friend who happens to work at a company where you’ve applied). So where am I going with this? Read on. Continue Reading

6 Ways to Right Executive Networking Wrongs

Jessica Holbrook Hernandez of Great Resumes Fast

Studies show that networking is a crucial part of the executive job-seeking process. While positions can be obtained by submitting a resume and cover letter, it’s much more common for friends and associates to help executive candidates get in the door.

If you haven’t been taking networking seriously, it’s time to take the steps necessary to improve your chances of being hired. Here are six ways that you can immediately right your executive networking wrongs. Continue Reading

Ready to Build an Effective Job Seeking Network?

Jessica Holbrook Hernandez of Great Resumes Fast

There are many important aspects to a job search—and networking is one of them. Knowing the right person who works within—or has strong connections to—a company can work wonders in helping you get your foot in the door.

While many seekers think that networking is a random act that involves telling people they need employment, connecting with the right professionals involves more effort. This is why it’s important to learn the steps of setting up a job seeking network. Continue Reading

Networking Moves for Your Career

Are you put off by networking? If the answer is yes, then it is understandable. For some people, approaching strangers isn’t the easiest thing to do. However, if you are looking for a new job or wanting to make career progress, networking can be a valuable skill. Here are a few networking moves to push your career forward: Continue Reading

Networking: 10 Tips to See Better Results

If your style of networking has not been effective, then here is some helpful advice.

In the business world, we’re often advised to network. Interested in changing careers? Network! Need to attract some new clients? Network! Wish you had a knowledgeable mentor? Network! The fact is, networking is a valuable and effective tool that can enrich and advance your career…when you use it properly. The problem, according to Vickie Milazzo, is that many of us are wasting our time with a type of networking that is not working. Continue Reading

Create Your Own Career Network

You might think about networking simply as a meet and greet. However, it involves more than just making contacts; networking allows you to establish meaningful relationships based on particular interests. A career network is a support system that can provide important information as it relates to your career. So, how do you create a career network? Continue Reading

Networking Tips You Need to Know

When it comes to your job search, you should not be shy about networking.  After all, no one can help you if they don’t know you are looking for a job.  Networking also allows you to meet new people and build new relationships that can be beneficial to both parties.  Here are some helpful tips for effective networking: Continue Reading