Are you considered antisocial if you don’t enjoy going to networking events? The book Quiet, by Susan Cain, is one of the best written and researched business books that I have ever read and she put things into perspective for me. She said: “Here’s a rule of thumb for networking events: one new honest-to-goodness relationship [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]
Are you time starved? Want to get back in control of your day? Apply these motivating tips to reclaim your day. Learn to leverage your gift of time and choices, including these simple but powerful ideas: Don’t confuse tasks with priorities Put first things first Put technology to work for you Become a Yes/No decision [read more]