AFTER a Networking Event

Building long-term business relationships comes from the work you do after a networking event.   After the Networking Event: Sort through the cards you collected and send a LinkedIn invite to each person. Send a follow-up email within 24 to 48 hours of meeting...

DURING a Networking Event

While networking can be fun and exhilarating, stay focused on the reason you are there. It is to enhance your career. So while you’ll run into friends and have fun, remember that this is the ‘professional you’.   During Networking Events: Exhibit high...

BEFORE a Networking Event

Attending networking events is an integral part of your career strategy. It allows you to maintain current relationships, build new ones, and be part of a professional team. Preparation Before a Networking Event: Practice your elevator pitch Bring lots of business...

Moving From School To The Real World

Moving from school to the real world is a huge transition. For the first time in your life, your success won’t be determined by grades, and time won’t be measured by semesters. Your slate is clean. YOU decide what you want your future to hold. YOU decide what the road...

How can LinkedIn help with my job search?

LinkedIn (www.LinkedIn.com) is considered one of the best sites for business networking. Each and every day more and more companies are using this site to fill job openings. It’s easy to set up a profile, and I highly recommend you take advantage of their tutorials to...