GRANT FAINT/HAYON THAPALIYA/GETTY IMAGES Story provided by HBR and written by David Burkus We’ve all been in the awkward situation of meeting someone new and having to build rapport quickly — at networking events, industry conferences, charity events, dinner parties, and other social-professional situations. If you’re like many people — especially most Americans — you break the awkward … Continue reading
Story provided by Entrepreneur – One of the best ways for entrepreneurs to socialize with colleagues, customers and potential clients is at networking events. Corporate gatherings, conferences, happy hours and cocktail parties provide an opportunity for you to meet new people and reconnect with old acquaintances. However, if you have difficulty mingling in a room full … Continue reading
Story provided by NPR – Matt Youngquist, the president of Career Horizons, tells job seekers that finding a new position presents the same challenges as taking a product to market. But the product they are selling is themselves. “First, you’ve got to know what you are selling and to whom,” he says. “Then, you’ve got … Continue reading
Story provided by Harvard Business Review – We all know networking has the potential to dramatically enhance our careers; making new connections can introduce us to valuable new information, job opportunities, and more. But despite that fact, many of us are doing it wrong — and I don’t just mean the banal error of trading business … Continue reading
Breaking the ice in networking settings involves starting with small talk. Understanding the people who attend the events and their interests could help you break the ice. Pop culture topics, world news and even sports are ice-breaking topics. To read more, click here. Continue reading
