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Posts Tagged: networking
Sowing the Seed of Career Success
A good network is a like a garden – it requires constant care and feeding. In the same way, building and nurturing a good, reliable roster of contacts requires an on-going commitment. Here’s how you can maintain good upkeep on your professional networks.
Who is Your BFF at Work?
Having friends at work is more than just fun – it makes us more effective at getting the job done. Here are a few benefits of friendships with coworkers.
How to Network Like a Pro
Conquer your fear of networking with these helpful tips.
The Best Approach to Supporting Young Professionals
Finding a mentor is the most important advice I give when growing your career. Professional networking is the other, but how do you do it? Many agree with the importance but the question is should government or private industry help build a professional network for its employees?
Getting Back In Touch With Old Contacts
Over the years, we’ve accumulated a collection of contacts—old professors, classmates, coworkers, managers, and more. It can be difficult to manage these connections, and it’s likely that we’ve fallen out of touch with many of these people. But when it comes to new jobs, background checks, or grad school applications, we often need to reconnect…. Read more »
Networking Doesn’t Have to be a 4-Letter Word
By approaching networking with mindset of getting to know people and building a connection with them, it becomes easier to tap into your network when looking for a new career opportunity.
Networking from the Light Side
There is arguably no more important skill for government career growth than networking. And doing it well can be the difference between landing a promotion or big project and being stuck in place. But it’s scary, and can be daunting to feel like you’re doing it well. So how do you advance? The key, weRead… Read more »
5 Ways Joining an Association Can Enhance Your Career
Let me propose a lower impact method to develop a valuable professional network and advance your career – join an industry association.
How to Network if You’re Shy
You can’t avoid networking, but you can make it easier on yourself as a shy or introverted person. Here are five tips to make networking more comfortable for you, which in turn will increase your chances of doing it well and getting the most out of it.