Well, I’m back! After a much needed break for part of the summer, networking junkie posts are back to weekly and this week I take on a discussion of networking in a foreign land. I’m inspired to do this as I am in Mexico for a 3 day conference, where I get to practice my Spanish […]
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Guest Post: Networking – “The Dreaded Word”
Networking Planning ResourcesThe following post was written by my friend and colleague, Suzanne Patrick, Career Services Director at St. Mary’s University school of law in San Antonio, TX. Thank you, Suzanne! Networking can sometimes be a dreaded word for a law student. However, overcoming your fear of networking and doing it properly is the only way you […]
Practical Networking Advice
Events Follow Up Goals Hello Networking PlanningRecently I was asked to give a networking presentation at the Google offices in Austin, TX for members of the Greater Austin Hispanic Chamber of Commerce and the Greater Austin Black Chamber of Commerce. It was a pleasure to facilitate a networking session for the members present, but one thing that can’t always come forth […]
Looking For A Job After School? Use your Resources.
Networking Planning ResourcesFair warning that this week’s post is really focused on those looking for a job while they still are in the school (undergrad, law, business, etc.) bubble. The idea for this post came after realizing how many readers are from schools or trade programs, and having many get incredibly nervous about post-school job prospects. I […]
Create Your Own Networking Opportunity
Attitude Events Hello Hustle Networking PlanningNot long ago I came across this fantastic article about how to make networking less daunting. One of the nuggets of wisdom I enjoyed the most was the suggestion to host your own networking event in order to make networking more palatable. So a couple of weeks ago I attempted to put the suggestion into […]
Know What To Say When Networking
Hello Networking PlanningAdapted from from February 3, 2014 entry When I enter any networking environment, one of the the things I make sure to have in mind is how I will approach someone and demonstrate the purpose for which I am there. Sound formulaic? It is! Some people are blessed with the ability to work a room without […]
Changing Your Perception
Attitude Hello Hustle Networking Planning[Modified from original posting Nov. 11 2013] “If you are considering going to law school let me just stop you right now and tell you, don’t do it. Seriously. Don’t. It’s not fun. It’s hyper competitive, full of type A personalities. It’s hard. Have you seen the movie Paper Chase? It’s like that, but worse…” […]
Hustle. The Only Way To Accomplish Your Goals.
Attitude Hustle Networking PlanningI recently had the good fortune of giving a back to back talk on networking to your accomplish your goals to two different groups of exceptionally gifted your software developers. As I presented on the importance of goal setting, planning and building charisma, feedback was positive, but the thing that stands out the most was […]
Network Like A Champ And Follow Up
Follow Up Networking PlanningNote: This is an adapted and updated version of my post from December 2014 Okay. So you went through the process of going to a networking event, and you picked up some cards. And I mean a mess of them, right? But it wasn’t enough just to shake hands and introduce yourself. Now it’s time […]
Where Do You Go To Meet People? Part 3: Find A Mentor
Charisma Goals Hello Networking PlanningLast week I posted part 2 in a 3 part series about where you go to put your networking skills to practice. The idea of the series of posts was inspired by my paralegal/legal assistant, who I asked, “what would you want to know about networking?” Her response was, “Where do you find people to network with?” I like […]