Secret to Networking Well – Follow 1 Simple Rule

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Business networking is essential to your job success as well as during any of your job search.

  • For job seekers, we all know that the best job openings are those that we can find through our network before it hits the open market.  So the stronger your network the more likely you will come across hidden gems in job opportunities.
  • If you already have a job, then networking can help you find a good mentor, land the next customer, find a good vendor, establish a beneficial partnership, etc..

So whether you have a job or not, you should be constantly expanding and building your network so you can tap into it to support your career success.   While most of you probably know networking is important, few actually know how to network well.   In my blog, you can read about the 5 business networking tips anyone can follow to give you some specific tips.  In this article, I want to share 1 simple rule that can help you network well no matter what your situation is. ...  read more

How to Deal with a New Boss – What to Do and Not to Do

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Getting a new boss can be nerve wracking, since a new boss can impact how you like your job going forward. Many things could stay the same or change. It’s that uncertainty that can unnerve you. While you may not be able to control how getting a new boss will change your work life overall, there are things you can do, and not do, to put your best foot forward with this new boss. By following the tips below, you can build a great first impression with your new boss, and set a good foundation for a positive relationship going forward. ...  read more

How to Network without Using Small Talk – 5 Tips

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Most people agree that networking is critical to business and career success.  You can find unadvertised job openings and business partners through your network.  Knowing networking is important is one thing, knowing how to do it is another.   This may be in part due to stereotypes about networking.  A recent conversation I had with a colleague highlights this stereotype. ...  read more

Managing Upwards – 8 Tactics for Managing Your Boss

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Managing upwards is a skill that you won’t find in any job description, but it is core to your job if you want to do well. What is managing upwards, anyway? Well, managing upwards is mostly about how to manage your boss.  To manage upwards effectively, you must take repeated actions to proactively manage your relationship with your boss, as well as shape his perception of your work.   (Note: For simplicity, I am using the pronoun “he, his, him” to refer to either a male or female boss.) ...  read more

Active Listening Skills – 4 Tips to Practice

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Developing active listening skills is essential to improving your communication skills. How often do you find yourself zoning out or thinking about what to say next during a conversation, instead of listening? If you are anything like me, then the answer is probably everyday, even if it’s just for a few seconds. ...  read more