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Cementing the connection: Four steps to build your network after a conference
We’ve written before on what to do before and during a conference to meet people and expand your network. But what do you do after a conference to keep the conversation going? Today, we share a few...
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Authentic Networking: What is it and why does it matter?
This week, we’re talking about networking. Each day, we’ll share advice and resources on how to grow, engage, and support your network. Photo credit: hellojenuine, Creative Commons/Flickr When I...
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What if your network can’t help you find a job?
Photo credit: Viorel Sima, Shutterstock Yeah, we know. Networking is one of the best ways to find a job. But what if you’re out and about, meeting and greeting, and still don’t have a job to show for...
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6 ways to make the most of a conference when you’re attending alone
Photo credit: Pavel L Photo and Video, Shutterstock Guys. Seriously, I have attended so many conferences alone. I’ve been to Las Vegas, Dallas, Salt Lake City, and even the Bahamas. Not to mention the...
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Networking, dealing with disasters, and grad school: What happened this week
Here’s a roundup of what’s buzzing in the social sector this week. Photo credit: mrjoro, Creative Commons/Flickr Read these: Lifehacker has some great advice on networking, including a reminder that...
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When networking isn’t working
This is an oldie-but-goodie from our archives for Throwback Thursday. Read the original here. Photo credit: Viorel Sima, Shutterstock Yeah, we know. Networking is one of the best ways to find a job....
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10 resources to help you advance your career in August
Consider these resources and opportunities to keep yourself sharp and advance your career this month. Photo credit: Denise Lett, Shutterstock Helpful Reads & Worksheets: In the lulls of August,...
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Community Question: How can I network and stand out in the job hunt?
Tricky job search question? Have a job and not sure how to move forward? Each week Qiana Williams, an HR professional with experience in the nonprofit and for-profit sectors, will answer your...
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Starting a nonprofit? Network, network, network
Photo credit: baranq, Shutterstock Over the past few months, I’ve shared my experiences launching, failing, restarting, and now running my nonprofit The World is Your Oyster (TWIYO). When I think back...
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Sharpen your saw this September! 20 free or low-cost professional development...
Photo credit: CandyBox Images, Shutterstock Ah, the back-to-school energy around this time of year makes us eager to roll up our sleeves and learn, too! Consider these opportunities, events, and...
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Networking to find a job? Focus on being generous
Photo credit: windu, Shutterstock We all know the importance of networking: According to a recent study conducted by Amazon best-selling author, LinkedIn Influencer and CEO Lou Adler, 55% of all jobs...
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Why we hate networking and how to change that [video]
We talk a lot about how networking is key to a successful job search…that doesn’t mean it’s our favorite activity to do. Part of the discomfort comes from not knowing what you have to offer to your...
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3 quick ways your friends can help you find a job
Photo credit: CREATISTA, Shutterstock Searching for a job can be a frustrating and lonely process. But as you look for your next opportunity, even if your friends can’t give you insider information on...
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Reaching out without creeping out: Your 101 guide to building your network...
Photo credit: Thanakon Khongman, Shutterstock According to a recent survey by Jobvite, 94% of all companies already use or plan to begin to use social recruiting in 2013. Although not all industries...
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20 ways to network that don’t feel like networking
Photo credit: docstockmedia, Shutterstock Say the word “networking” and many people think of attending awkward events, anxiously clutching business cards, likely looking for the nearest exit. With a...
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How to build your network in a new city
If you’re moving to a new city for a new job, building up a local network of friends and colleagues can be daunting and lonely. Here are some tips that may be useful, based on my personal experience...
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How (and why) to use social media to grow your professional network
So how do you reach out to a potential networking contact on social media without creeping them out?
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Networking when you don’t have a job
How can you successfully, meaningfully network when you don't have a job? Keep these three tips in mind.
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What if we stopped introducing people by their job titles?
There are better ways to introduce people.
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What if your network can’t help you find a job?
Yeah, we know. Networking is one of the best ways to find a job. But what if you’re out and about, meeting and greeting, and still don’t have a job to show for it?
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