As a young professional woman, I have been told time and time again to build strong networking skills because it will aid me in my career. Over the years I have worked on developing my confidence so that I can engage with…
You’ve heard of FOMO— Fear of Missing Out, but what if you’re missing out in a meeting or at a networking event because you’re a bit of a business wallflower? We’ve all seen and heard of wallflowers- standing alone on…
You’re not alone. Most people are uncomfortable walking into a roomful of strangers. Business networking events can help you grow your business and allow you to do hands-on marketing research. Learning to mingle and follow-up with business networking contacts is crucial to your…
Everyone (including me!) is always stressing the importance of networking. We know that “what you know” is less important than “who you know”. In a world where all it takes to get your foot in the door is knowing…
Something not many people know about me — I’m an introvert. Yes, I said it! I am much more energized from spending time alone. It does not mean I’m not social, however! I love people and attending social events, but…
(EVEN WHEN YOU’RE BUSY) As any professional knows, the key to success is not about what you know but who you know. Networking has become so crucial to getting our foot in the door and making those valuable connections that we can lean on…
OK, so first rule about networking etiquette is be friendly. This should be EASY, guys. Just email people, comment on their site or their social media, and say something nice. Give them a compliment. If their work has made a difference…
While I love networking and meeting new people, for some, it can be nerve-racking, which means they don’t end up doing much of it. Once you realize how one-on-one connections can open up doors for you, you begin to seek out more…
Some are simply born to be networkers; others see it as a chore. But networking, scary as it may sound, is simply a fancy word for meeting new people. Conferences, cocktail parties, the office kitchen, and even airport lounges are…
