Following Up
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How to: Pick a Place to have Coffee
Post Pandemic I’ve been trying to get back into the habit of having face to face coffees – at least sometimes. However, between moving jobs and coffee shops closing and relocating etc I’ve…
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Start the Year by Sending Thank You Cards
We hope you had an enjoyable Christmas Break and got to spend time with your family and friends. In the post-Christmas period / early January – carve out some time to sit down…
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Reconnect with your Contacts in the New Year with a Catch up Coffee Meeting
The holiday season and new year can be the perfect excuse to reach out to some of your contacts for a catch-up coffee) and to reconnect. This is an easy way to follow…
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Quick Tip: Use the 5×20 Approach to Keeping in Touch with your Contacts
The 5×20 approach to networking is a strategy for building and maintaining professional relationships. It involves identifying five people who you want to get to know better and spending 20 minutes per week…
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How to: Follow Up with People After a Conference
Attending a conference can be fun and exciting. However, it is also often a lot of activity (and you are taking time away from your inbox/desk). Returning from a conference can mean that…
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Create your Own Collection of Draft Emails for Contacting your Professional Network
It’s important to regularly reach out to your professional network to maintain and strengthen your connections, and to keep yourself top of mind for potential opportunities. While each email you should send should…
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Quick Tip: Keep in Contact with your Network on a Regular Basis
You don’t need to be told this – but just as a reminder, Keep in contact with your network. The general rule is the more I see you, the more I like you,…
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How to: Say No When Someone Asks You To ‘Grab Coffee Sometime’
Grabbing a coffee can be a great way to network. However, not all coffee meetings are created equal and accepting every coffee that comes your way can be incredibly time-consuming (and energy-draining). So…
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How to: Follow up after a Virtual Coffee
Following up after a networking event is always important. Following up after a virtual coffee or chat is no different. After the event make sure that you follow up with a quick thank…
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Reconnect with your Contacts in the New Year
The holiday season and new year can be the perfect excuse to reach out to some of your contacts for a catch-up coffee (whether virtually or in line with current social -distancing guidelines)…
