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Grill Your Way to Network Success

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Engineers and scientists are often found in their labs, but this story shows they're smart enough to know the value of breaking out of their routine and networking. Some believe they're doomed to spend their lives isolated within their own departments because they can't master the networking skills necessary to advance their careers.

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When Was the Last Time You Invested in Your Career?

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In fact, it's more important than ever that you be proactive in making sure that you're growing your network, keeping your skills up-to-date and understand the trends in your industry and how they will affect you. Will it require training or additional education? In three years? Are you on track to make that goal happen?

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4 Steps to Achieving Career Goals During a Pandemic

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You need to be able to constantly show that you're taking that next step, either through key projects in your current job, educational or training efforts or even through professional associations. Your network. Your network is critical in growing your career, and people are longing for contact now more than ever.

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It's OK to Be Dumb Sometimes

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I talk to a lot of people who are experts in their field (data science, AI, global supply chains) and I rely on their expertise to educate me so that I can write a story and inform others. I'm often the dumbest person on a Zoom call. Seriously. So, I ask a lot of questions.

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Networking Key for Vets to Find a Job

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He says he has learned a lot about the value of networking through his own experiences in re-entering civilian life, and he and others want to provide such help to vets and their families. They told him they also wanted to do more to help vets get jobs and soon hired Canella to head their efforts.

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The One Person Who Can Give You a Great Career

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Fast forward several decades and here I am, a college-educated journalist who has interviewed CEOs, U.S. I began by doing things that were difficult (getting a book deal) and followed it up by getting outside of my comfort zone (attending bloggers conferences) and then I made sure I was challenging myself (educational fellowships).

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Research Proves Your Reputation Matters with New Colleagues

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Sterling, it appears that if you start a new job with well-regarded qualifications and credentials, then your ability to form a network within that organization is going to be high. Further, you'll build an even stronger network if you've got someone inside the new organization who knows you and is singing your praises.