Remember, networking is a two way street. Networking isn’t just about you. It is about the two of you. You are there to gather information, resources and additional referrals and to build a relationship. You hope this person is able to help you but could you possibly help her? The Read more…
Prepare for an informational or networking meeting as if it were an interview. You only have one chance to make a first impression. We’ve all heard this a million times but remember it well. Picture this: You are meeting a referral of a friend for a cup of coffee in Read more…
Use social media as an aid, not a crutch. Reach out to friends and colleagues you know well and ask for referrals to people who might be able to help you. You can absolutely reach out to your connections on LinkedIn and Facebook, but once you get beyond friends, family Read more…
Get your face in the place! Did you know that more than 70% of today’s jobs have been obtained through personal recommendation or personal referral? Our perception of others is determined not only by what they say, but how they say it and the way they say it. Relationships are more Read more…
In one of our Career Ring™ sessions, participants were asked to reach out to someone who had been referred to them to request an informational interview. I was surprised when one of our participants, a highly motivated, high achieving graduate student, didn’t fulfill the assignment. When I asked him why not, Read more…
Have times changed so much that thank you notes or emails are no longer necessary or expected? I don’t think so. In the last month, I’ve been asked to speak with and help three young people: one graduating senior and two recent grads, both of whom are not working in Read more…