Category Archives: Networking

John is at a networking event. He joins a group of people, pulls out a fistful of business cards and hands them out everyone. Then he turns to a new contact, pulls a dog-eared card out of his pants pocket … Continue reading →

1. Spend your time meeting and talking with new people instead of people you already know.   2. Begin friendly conversations with those you meet in the refreshment line-up.   3. ALWAYS have business cards with you—no excuses!   4. … Continue reading →

“Networking” was the biggest buzz word of the 90′s. To get a job or grow a business — all you had to do was network. Bill Gates’ initial deal with IBM, in which they bought and added the MS DOS … Continue reading →

The expression “It’s not what you know, it’s who you know” used to be said with contempt, because it implied that unqualified people could get jobs just because they knew the right people. That was, of course, true in many … Continue reading →

The most successful IT professionals possess more than technical aptitude. Their interpersonal skills play an integral role in their ability to take on new responsibilities and advance their careers. In fact, in a recent Robert Half Technology survey of 1,400 … Continue reading →

Some Advice For Networking:   Networking is the process of developing relationships with a group of relatives, friends, and acquaintances that can assist you with locating the information that you need to find a job. Ideally, a network will help … Continue reading →

A common misperception on the part of job seekers is that the holidays are a poor time for job hunting prospects. As a professional recruiter, here are three reasons why the holiday period is in fact an excellent time to … Continue reading →

You’ve been invited to give a presentation to your local Chamber of Commerce, Rotary, college alumni, professional association or local high school career day. You get a queasy feeling in your stomach and dry mouth!   It has been said … Continue reading →