Networking
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Networking Strategy: Write a Visibility Plan
The most important part of your networking strategy is to build a quality networking with strong relationships with your contacts. Effective networking for your career advancement requires a strategic and specific focus which…
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Quick Tip: Step outside your Comfort Zone
When networking it is easy to stick to people we know or stay within our comfort zone and network with people who look like us and/or have a similar background. However, it is…
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Different Types of Networking Events: Industry-Specific Events with Speakers
Some networking events are better than others. One of the best types of networking events that can really create the most impact when it comes to boosting your visibility is taking the opportunity…
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Quick Tip: Be Consistent
An important part of networking is to stay connected to your contacts and be consistent. Keep a regular routine and regularly follow-up with your contacts and connections. Look for ways to add value…
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Quick Tip: Sign up to mailing lists to help you plan ahead
Planning ahead can be an important part of your networking strategy. Signing up to mailing lists and memberships and connecting with networking groups online can help you to pick and choose the events…
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Different Types of Networking Events: Happy Hour Meet-ups
Happy hour / relaxed after-work drinks are the perfect way to informally network. Both with colleagues and professional contacts. It can also be a great way to meet new people. These types of…
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Quick Tips: Plan ahead
When it comes to your networking strategy and deciding on what networking commitments to make it is important to plan ahead. In the run-up to Christmas with the combination of family/social commitments, networking…
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Unconscious Bias – Are you being biased when Networking?
Affinity Bias Affinity bias is the unconscious tendency to get along with others who are like us and to warm up to them easier. This means that it can be easier to socialise…
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Quick Tip: Ask the Speaker a Question
When attending networking event a simple way to stand out and to raise your profile is to ask a question of the speaker when they ask if anyone has any questions. When asking…
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How to: Use the “Prompt 52” Pocket Notebook as part of your Networking Strategy
The Prompt 52 Pocket Notebook is a collection of Journal Prompts. This pocket notebook contains the new set of journal prompts for 2020. The Prompt Journal Prompts are designed to get your thinking,…
