Looking Back If you’re like most of us, you’ve had someone in your past who has stepped forward to offer you guidance and support when you’ve needed it. That mentor did not expect anything from you in return. He or she … Continue reading →
Talking To Strangers Many of us are uncomfortable in a room full of strangers. Perhaps that discomfort stems from your childhood when your parents warned you not to talk to strangers. The might even have paired the word stranger with … Continue reading →
This is a critically important time of year. Although it is not readily apparent by glancing at your calendar. Your Window-of-Opportunity Summer vacations are completed. Children are back in school. We have about a month-and-a-half before the next wave of … Continue reading →
Soliciting a Little “Friendly Help” When it comes to goal achievement, we can all use “a little help from our friends“. And when it comes to getting that friendly help, it’s nearly impossible to get unless you ASK. Test Case: … Continue reading →
No need to fear rejection: As an open networker, Chad accepts all reasonable requests Gain 4,600 NEW 2nd Level Connections Connections include hiring influencers at large employers like Walgreens, Abbott, Career Builder and others Regular status updates on articles, opportunities … Continue reading →
We are all vetted on-line these days. So how do you gain some control of the information that Google and others share about you? James A. Martin of CIO.com shares these 10 Online Reputation Management Tips for Job Seekers He … Continue reading →
Here are Lewis Howes’ 7 Key Habits of Super Networkers 1. Ask insightful questions. 2. Add value. 3. Learn their ‘story.’ 4. Share a memorable fact. 5. Keep a list. 6. Make small promises and keep them. 7. Reward your … Continue reading →
1. Spending too much time with one person Your goal at every networking event is to spend about 5 minutes with each person. It is not to get “engaged.” Ask questions and, presuming you see a fit, politely ask for … Continue reading →
Always have distinctive and colorful business card – Many people don’t and it’s a big mistake. Name, address, branding, phone, fax, cell phone, e-mail address, use both sides. A great place to get cards is www.vistaprint.com Never go to an … Continue reading →
