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Networking barrier-busters: 4 keys to productive networking

March 23, 2010

At a recent business networking mixer, much of the after-work crowd was perched on bar stools or huddled around tables, deep in raucous conversation. It was clear that most were feeling more “mixer,” less “business.” I caught up with a woman I met a couple of months ago, and after a short chat she introduced [...]

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Trust and Networking: 3 Keys to a Business Network that Works

March 11, 2010

Networking for your job search is critical, because people hire people, not resumes. More than that, they hire people that they KNOW, LIKE and TRUST. The problem is that most of what we learn about networking for job search focuses on the KNOW. We’re taught to go out and meet people, exchange business cards, and [...]

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Networking your way into a new city

October 16, 2009

I grew up in Michigan. It’s a beautiful state, with plenty of fresh water and natural woodlands. I lived in the Upper Peninsula for a while, where a Saturday morning’s activity might be hiking to a waterfall or a boat ride on Lake Superior. Most of my time was spent in the Detroit area, where [...]

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Networking Ninja Tip: Know What You Need

October 15, 2009

There are hundreds of opportunities for networking, and if you take advantage of a fraction of them you’ll likely meet scores of people with whom you can “network.” You can take their info, follow up, schedule a face-to-face meeting. In fact, the networking events that I’ve been to lately are huge proponents of the face-to-face [...]

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How does your personal branding message cut through the noise?

October 14, 2009

If you’ve ever been to a networking event, you’ve probably had an experience like this: you meet fifteen or twenty people, and exchange business cards. You have perfectly professional conversations, talking about all the important companies that you’ve worked for, and the projects that you’ve worked on. Then you go home, and you really remember [...]

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Not everything is a job search nail: Effective use of your resume

October 5, 2009

Have you joined the Career Mastermind Network? Jump in for “30 Days to a Powerful LinkedIn Presence.” If you’re trying to fix a hole in the wall, are you going to go after it with a hammer? Every home improvement project has a general work flow and calls for a specific set of tools. To [...]

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Back to School Day 3: 3 Ways to Add Value While Networking

August 26, 2009

Today’s video in honor of the Career Mastermind Week launch covers a question that many job seekers have: People say I should “give before I get” when networking.  I’m not working/not in management/just starting out/in a different industry.  What can I possibly offer them? The video shares the answer — 3 ways to provide value [...]

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HowTo LinkedIn #7: Take your connections with you

August 17, 2009

Be sure to check out HowTo LinkedIn 1-6, starting with HowTo LinkedIn #1: Creating your unique URL. If you’re networking to build relationships, you may find it easiest to make sure that you’re following up with people regularly by using a system of some kind.  Some people invest in CRM software, others track their networking [...]

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Job search tip: Finding the hiring manager, Part 4

August 5, 2009

For other tips on finding the hiring manager, check out #1, #2, and #3. Everyone wants to get their foot in the door at the company of their dreams, but most people don’t quite know how.  Today, we’ll look at another option for finding the hiring manager for a job opportunity that you’ve located. Check [...]

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Informational Interview Etiquette: Make the Most of your Meeting

July 24, 2009

Informational interviews are an invaluable resource for uncovering job opportunities. You are not restricted to only speaking to potential hiring managers when they’re hiring. You can build your network, learn about potential employers, and position yourself as a potential employee by reaching out to peers, managers and other professionals in your industry to ask for [...]

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