Radio interview with host Mary Jones and Kathy McAfee, discussing the importance of networking in job search process and career management.
Radio interview with host Mary Jones and Kathy McAfee, discussing the importance of networking in job search process and career management.
Recently I went to a networking dinner as a guest of a friend. I watched her carefully select the table where she wanted us to sit. We positioned ourselves so that each of us was seated between two other people, rather than sitting next to each other. After all, we already know each other. I noticed [read more]
A recent article in the Wall Street Journal suggested that our obsession with and overuse of mobile devices is resulting in the decline of eye contact. Eye contact is a powerful communication tool. Research shows that during conversations, adults make eye contact 30-60% of the time, well below the 60-70% needed to foster a feeling [read more]
An informational interview is not a job interview. Rather, it’s an interview with an individual working in a career you would like to learn more about. You’re attempting to discover what the person’s job is like, what they do, what responsibilities they have, and what it’s like to work in their job at their company. [read more]
LinkedIn is a professional online networking site, not a social site. As such, you need to practice more professional etiquette when using LinkedIn. You wouldn’t send a form letter to a key prospect client or potential employer and expect to get hired, would you? You wouldn’t invite a business colleague to an event without including [read more]
It’s not rocket science but the art and act of networking follow-up continues to elude many savvy professionals. With a little more discipline and motivation, anyone can create a system of effective networking follow-up that works for them. It’s what you do before and after that determines your success. This article will give you suggestions on [read more]
This workbook will help you figure out how to better leverage social media to your networking advantage. Avoid the most common mistakes on LinkedIn. Assess what level of social media proficiency you currently operate on and take specific steps to enhance these powerful tools for your career and business benefit. Learn the connection between your [read more]
This workbook will help you identify which networking groups and professional associations you should belong to and how to leverage these affiliations to accelerate your career and business. Includes a list of 21 questions you should ask before joining a new group. Once carefully selected, you can take a personal pledge of full participation in [read more]
This free workbook contains important tips to help you prepare for networking events, conferences and meetings. Included are networking best practices for what you should do before, during and after a networking event. Also contains key information on the principles of effective follow up and how to personalize your follow up using low touch, medium [read more]
