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, …
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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, …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
Technology Tuesday: November 17
Welcome to Technology Tuesday! Every week The Job Shop Blog will bring you our 5 top science and technology news stories from around the web. This week: A new anti-aging drug, Earth's water could be native, meaning other planets may be more likely to have water, animal hair could inspire self cleaning devices, computers with …
Quality Connections from Networking Events
Author: Dan Goodman Source: Careerealism Whether you’re the outgoing type who’s not afraid to approach anyone or more timid and shy about speaking to people you don’t know, it’s important to set goals with each networking event you attend. By setting goals, you focus on making quality connections rather than coming home with a bunch …
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