If you’re getting ready for graduation, or if you’ve already graduated but you’re looking for a new job, you probably know you need to spend a lot of time networking. But, do you really know what ...
Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Think about the most successful people you know. What’s one thing they have in common? Probably this: They’ve built a network of contacts ...
Your network is the most valuable job hunting tool in your tool kit; right alongside an impactful resume. A well-developed and maintained professional network is the best way to safeguard against ...
Networking is without a doubt one of the most powerful exercises to get good at for an increased quality of life. My own success as an entrepreneur of over 15 years is a testament to that. The numbers ...
I hear this phrase when working with clients all too frequently, and it’s usually accompanied by the person claiming they’re not good at networking and need to find a way around it, because it’s ...
In conversations with job seekers lately, I’m continually asked if it’s worth trying to network during a major recession or if it’s insensitive to ask for help right now since many people are ...
You’ve heard me say over and over that getting a job is all about networking. It’s not only who you know, but who you know who knows someone who knows someone who might be willing to help you.
You would be surprised at how many times people come to a networking event or attend a meeting without business cards to hand out. Always check your business card supply prior to heading to an event.
If the prospect of networking makes you anxious or uncomfortable, you’re not alone. Research suggests that many of us feel ambivalent about networking. For instance, we may feel that we don’t have ...
If you avoid networking because it feels somehow distasteful or even downright loathsome, you’re not alone. For example, take my client Stephanie, who just started as the head of merchandising at a ...
With the pandemic easing, in-person conferences and events are starting to appear on the horizon. For some, this is welcome news—they can’t wait to be surrounded by other people, talking about science ...
Question: I have 24 months until I separate from the Navy. When should I start to focus on networking, so I'll have a job lined up after the military? Answer: I appreciate the question, but it's sort ...