LinkedIn is a great tool to connect and build your professional network. Use it to forge amazing and long-lasting relationships–even if only get a few pros who are interested to chat–that is certainly worth your while. It is about the quality of the connect and the way you foster it rather than simply trying toContinue reading “Using LinkedIn as a Networking and Outreach tool”
Category Archives: Networking
Growing Your Global Network
With internet, social media and frequency of travel we truly live in a global village. And in saying that, you have the capabilities and resources to create a powerful global network. It is vitally important to build a consistent network where we can draw ideas from and professional favours. Using Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn youContinue reading “Growing Your Global Network”
Professional Network Development is Key to Self & Professional Growth
Growing in both your personal and professional life are important in order to develop your career, connections and even improve your quality of life. Becoming an expert in building your network shouldn’t be a chore but a life-long commitment to your development to learning and social growth. You find out new things by meeting newContinue reading “Professional Network Development is Key to Self & Professional Growth”
3 Tips to Being A Networking Pro (Pt. 3)
Being a pro at networking requires doing! Discover your potential by attending as many and all events that you can. Any social situation can be a chance to network–so put your best foot forward and get cracking! Here are 3 more tips to becoming a networking pro: 1.Portfolio/Website Have you considered putting together your ownContinue reading “3 Tips to Being A Networking Pro (Pt. 3)”
3 Tips to Being A Networking Pro (Pt. 2)
Being a networking pro is easy you just have to follow through. Here are three more tips to being a networking pro: 1.Prepare An Elevator Pitch Always have a handy 15 second elevator pitch about you. Refine it by practicing it. Don’t be scared to ask people their opinion (those who you value their opinion.)Continue reading “3 Tips to Being A Networking Pro (Pt. 2)”
3 Tips to Being a Networking Pro (Pt.1)
If you are looking for a job, developing your network or simply trying to learn more–networking events are greats places to go to! However, you need to be ready. Here are 5 tips on being a networking pro. 1.Business Cards Bringing business cards to a networking event is important! It is literary your calling card–keepContinue reading “3 Tips to Being a Networking Pro (Pt.1)”
5 Ways to Grow Your Professional Network (From Your Smartphone)
It’s important to get out and meet people in order to grow your professional networking. Nothing really beats connecting with people face-to-face. However, that doesn’t mean we can’t connect with people with meeting them face-to-face. In fact, using your smart phone is a simple and effective way to build your network relatively quickly. Here areContinue reading “5 Ways to Grow Your Professional Network (From Your Smartphone)”
Utilizing Networking Events in Your Job Search (Pt. 2)
Your job search can be both exciting and stressful. It can be exciting because you are on the hunt for a new adventure–a new chapter in your career. And of course it can be stressful because there are so many unknowns. However, attending a lot of networking events can ease your mind. You will beContinue reading “Utilizing Networking Events in Your Job Search (Pt. 2)”
Utilizing Networking Events in Your Job Search (Pt. 1)
Attending networking events should definitely be a part of your job search strategy. Why? Because you will meet people that can help you get a job! However, before plunging yourself into these events you must do a number of things. First of all, you must come up with a plan. You obviously know why youContinue reading “Utilizing Networking Events in Your Job Search (Pt. 1)”
5 Business Networking Models (That Can Work for You)
Developing your own networking event can be an rewarding experience. If you put in the time and effort the right people will come. There are many models that you can try–here are 5 you can apply: 1. Pure Networking Putting together this type of networking event goes straight to the meat! Professionals meeting other professionalsContinue reading “5 Business Networking Models (That Can Work for You)”
