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Find More Success at Networking Events by Setting Goals

Jen Lawrence

Are you stuck in an unfruitful networking cycle? Attend a networking event. Sign up for another networking event… and the cycle starts over. Imagine how different this would look and feel if you set goals before attending the event. Prior to the event, write out three goals you hope to accomplish.

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3 Tips to Network Better

Jen Lawrence

Networking events can be intimidating, exhausting, and somewhat frustrating – just by pure nature. The three simple tips below will help you network better so you can build your contacts list and better relationships. Networking events are all about human connection. Give Out Business Cards. Speaking of….

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Productive Networking: 22 Ideas to Organize Business Cards for Effective Followup

Stephanie LH Calahan

" That is what a recent client told me when I opened a drawer in her office and found it filled with business cards. The cards had been collected over a year or so of miscellaneous networking events and trade shows.  Business Cards. A pile of business cards is simply clutter.

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Are you a networked PA?

Practically Perfect PA

The word networking can strike fear, horror and / or joy into the best of us. Networking is without a doubt a valuable skill set and resource tool but for many it can involve going outside our comfort zone when confronted with the notion of chatting to a complete stranger. External networking will broaden the playing fields.

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The Networked Administrative Professional

Office Dynamics

It’s true in the sense that the person who actively creates a reputable brand for themselves with genuine relationships will see more opportunity simply because there is a broader network of people in the world who know who they are, what they are capable of and know this is a genuine person they feel they can trust. Networking.

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Strategies for Expanding Your Professional Network

Eat Your Career

While I don’t believe this entirely (to me, it’s both what you know and who you know), I definitely agree that having a strong professional network is a critically important part of creating career success. Unfortunately, a lot of people don’t think about expanding their network until they need something—like a job.

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“Who, me, network?” Build Confidence in Your Networking Skill!

Office Dynamics

Perhaps you’re one of the lucky few who network (think, “build relationship”) easily and with hardly a thought. For some people, building a solid network of colleagues and helpful professionals comes naturally. For some people, building a solid network of colleagues and helpful professionals comes naturally. Where you work.