9 Things to Do This Summer to Set Yourself Up For Success in the Fall

Author: Alyse Kalish Source: The Muse I don’t know about you, but I tend to slow down a bit over the summer. Blame it on the heat, or the feeling that I should be on summer vacation—not sitting in an office. I’m not saying I’m proud of it. I’m aware that there are a lot …

What Happened When She Set the Goal to Network With 30 People in 30 Days

Author: Deanna Debara Source: The Muse I work from home, and I’ve learned the hard way that remote life isn’t exactly ripe with opportunities to network and make connections. And for someone like me—who leans heavily toward the extroverted side of the spectrum and craves human interaction—that can be a real challenge. Don’t get me …

How to Network at Work (Without Burning Bridges)

You’ve enjoyed your job. And you’re really darn good at it. But you’re starting to feel the itch. It may not be a full-blown burn (yet), but you’re wondering what it might be like to go do something else—in another department, city, or entirely different organization. And you know people who might be supremely helpful.

How to Build and Maintain Your Network

Author: Kat Source: Corporette This is kind of an abstract post, so I’ll ask some questions up front for you to think about as you read over it — what are your best professional networking tips, particularly regarding how to build your network, and then how to maintain a network? Which networks, associations and affiliations …

Use Your Network to Build a Successful Career

Author: Richard White Source: Career Geek Is networking important for building your career? The use of networking as a career-building tool is nothing new. It is possible that you may be doing it without even being aware of it. The problem is not in the concept itself but in its execution. Here, in this post, …

Using Your Professional Network to Build a Successful Career

Author: Richard White Source: CareerGeek Blog Is networking important for building your career? The use of networking as a career-building tool is nothing new. It is possible that you may be doing it without even being aware of it. The problem is not in the concept itself but in its execution. Here, in this post, …

A Networking Guide for People Who Hate People

Author: Jamison Vann Source: Huffington Post Effective networking is a skill that every professional should attempt to improve on. Talking with strangers and making quick connections may come easily to some people but prove to be quite difficult for others. Unfortunately, I fall into that ‘other’ category... I will be the first to admit that I have a hard time talking …

Get to Know Your Colleagues to Make More Money

Author: Donna Svei Source: AvidCareerist Savvy salespeople know that their current customers are their best source of future sales and their best way to make more money. Do you manage your career the same way? Do you look at your current employer as your best way to make more money? Do you network inside your …

6 Ways To Own Your Next Networking Event

Author: Michelle Riklan Source: Careerealism The ever-important networking event. Some people love them. Others hate them. No matter how you feel about them, it is hard to ignore their value. Regardless of what line of work someone is in, being able to get out and talk to new people and make connections is valuable. For …

Weekend Planner: December 4

You work hard, and you deserve a fun and relaxing weekend before heading back to the office on Monday. Luckily, this is the San Francisco Bay Area, and there is always something going on! Welcome to Weekend Planner, your weekend update on fun. Every Friday we put together a list of the weekend events we …