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...

3 WAYS TO BOOST YOUR PROFESSIONAL NETWORK

Building and keeping relationships with individuals in all walks of life will provide you with a sturdy link to future career opportunities. Networking is about building mutually beneficial relationships, and it is an ongoing tool in your professional plan. If you are...

THANK YOU

Whether someone has helped you get a job, provided leads, made personal introductions, or were there as support, let them know how much you’ve appreciated their assistance and time.  While a quick email works, a handwritten thank you note sends an even deeper message....

What is an ELEVATOR PITCH?

You never know when or where you will meet someone new during your job search efforts. Therefore, it’s critical to be able to quickly explain who you are and what you are looking for in a few sentences. This quick introduction or ‘elevator pitch’ is...