Blog Archives

Networking 101

9/15/2018

Originally published on LinkedIn.

You're in a room full of strangers at an event. You're probably feeling apprehensive about how to approach people, make a meaningful connection, and not be totally awkward. No big deal. The good news is almost everyone dreads this stuff - even extroverts. But with some preparation and thoughtfulness, you can totally rock your next networking opportunity.

0 Comments

4 steps to expanding your professional network

9/3/2018

2 Comments

Originally published on LinkedIn.

Until about a year ago, I kept my professional network limited almost solely to work contacts. As a federal employee based in Seattle, I really didn't see a need for networking and like many people, I realized how wrong I was when I decided to make an industry change. I used four methods to expand my network, which I'll talk about in ascending order of impact.

Shapr
Meetup/Eventbrite Events
Professional Organizations
LinkedIn

2 Comments

BLOG

Networking 101

4 steps to expanding your professional network

Archives

Categories