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80% can’t be wrong: Network
I read an entry on the Personal Branding Blog which stated, “According to ABC News, 80% of today’s jobs are landed through networking.” This percentage of networkers represents smart jobseekers who...
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Professional networking: The one that got away
Guest Contributor Beth Cohen Moore. When it comes to networking for my career, I guess you could say I’m a lot like most people. The thought of entering a room full of a whole bunch of people I don’t...
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Heed your inner voice in the job search
If you’re like me, there have been times when you spoke without thinking and said some incredibly stupid things. Worse yet, you might have blurted words that had negative consequences. At times like...
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Network naturally; 20 possible ideas
One of my former customers told me a great story of how she received a job offer from a wedding arrangement company in Vermont. She was recently hiking in the Green State and met someone who was...
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7 reasons why you need personal business cards, and 7 facts to include on them
A funny story I tell my workshop attendees is about how I ordered 250 personal business cards on www.vistaprint.com, only to find when I opened them that I’d spelled my occupation wrong: “worksop...
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11 ways to connect in your community for your job search
To some jobseekers, attending organized networking events is akin to meeting their future in-laws for the first time. One jobseeker told me she hyperventilates before she goes to an event. Wow. Perhaps...
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4 ways to avoid a bad experience at networking events
Recently I attended a networking event which left me with the feeling that I must have had the words, “Talk at me” written on my forehead. Not, “Listen to what I have to say. You may actually be...
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4 ways for introverts to engage in small talk at a networking event
I’m not fond of forced small talk. There, I said it. I particularly don’t look forward to entering a room full of strangers and talking about myself. Like at a networking event, where everyone is...
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8 ways to make a better impression while networking
I was invited by one of my customers to attend a networking event in the local area. Intrigued by what this networking group was all about, I agreed to take some time from the office and visit the...
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