Networking
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NSFW hobbies & how to talk about them
A lot of my so-called hobbies could be perceived as weird in the workplace. They are not all “traditional hobbies”. However, not talking about any hobbies can make you seem dull and…
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Networking for Students: How to get started with networking and find suitable networking events
For students and recent graduates networking is a must. Yes, it will open doors and yes, it might just open the door to that perfect opportunity as most jobs form part of the Hidden…
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Why do you need to attend networking events?
What are the top 5 reasons you need to attend networking events? to be visible to increase your visibility to build your relationships to connect with key influencers in your target market to…
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Why you need a business card even if you are still a student
If you are a business professional, it is likely that you will have your own business cards. But what if you are a student or an entrepreneur just starting out? Well, it…
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Internal Referral Schemes
So you are not looking for a job yourself. But what if a networking contact reaches out to you to find out more about the company you work for and ask if they…
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Quick Tip: Walk the Floor and Talk to People #networkingtips
You are more likely to be remembered when you have had conversations with people face to face. When working with other colleagues / departments internally don’t always just pick up the phone or…
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How to: Follow up without being a nuisance
Often as professionals we undergo a variety of networking activities. Some with more success than others, but generally we have the usual scenario – of thinking that we are doing well and getting…
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Write Goals and Objectives for Specific Networking Events
For each event you attend you should have a strategy for building upon your overarching goals and objectives by setting goals and action points for each event. The easiest way to start is to…
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Ending your Elevator Pitch: Ending with a Question
When using an elevator pitch at a networking event, the usual ending to an Elevator Pitch is “What do you do?” to the other person, but what if everyone has already done their…
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Networking while on Holiday
We have talked previously about taking advantage of holiday networking at christmas parties and how to make the most of holiday networking, but what about networking while on holiday – for example while…
