networking

We’ve all heard the phrase, "It's all about who you know" and in today’s world it surely plays a role in helping you get to where you want to be. The people you know can share information, get you into special events, make introductions, and yes, they can even be your ticket into getting the job of your dreams. Networking isn’t just an action...it’s a skill that takes practice and effort.

Below are some suggestions on how to make the most of building your “who you know” list:

• Interact with everyone you know and everyone you meet, and make it your business to meet new people everyday, both professionally and socially.
• Get visible! Join clubs, professional organizations, social or hobby groups, etc. -- whatever it takes to get out there.
• Be involved. Don't just join groups or volunteer--be active in them. The key is to put yourself in the position to demonstrate your abilities.
• Attend special events (like the Networking Connection on Wednesday) to learn and practice your networking skills.

As you can see it takes a lot of effort on your part but by following these tips you will not only have the potential to increase your list of contacts but hopefully you will increase the fullness of your life as well. » Read more

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If you haven't decided whether or not you are going to the Networking Connection on Nov. 12th....GO!  Networking sounds intimidating and super formal, but trust me it's a tool that can work to your advantage and it's not as bad as you think it may be.  Best of all, it can help you land your post college job!  I think that networking is one of the most over used and under-explained adjectives in the job search dictionary so let me demystify it a little bit.  Networking means in its most basic sense "talking to people". » Read more