Networking is life-blood; whether you realize it or not, you are networking on a daily basis when you interact with others. It is essential for those in a job, as it leads to getting known, to forge good relationships, and opportunities as they arise. Networking is essential for business owners, either online or in-person events …
Are Networking Meetings Really Networking Anymore?
I have to admit that I'm very selective when it comes to attending networking meetings. It's not that I don't enjoy meeting new people or reconnecting with people I already know; I do have to protect my time as I'm busy with seeing clients, teaching, and working on my business. But I'm finding it more …
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The Art of Making Small Talk
In the world of business, it is imperative to network in order to promote your business as well as finding others you can joint venture with. The possibilities are endless in the amount of groups and associations you can find. However, not everyone is comfortable with making small talk which could prevent them from opportunities …
Going After the Job You Want
Standing out in the job-search landscape is still challenging, even though job opening are making a return. Sometimes, you need to take control and do what it takes in order to get noticed - you must not take 'no' for an answer. In the news last week, there was a story of a young woman …
Being Authentic When Relationship Building ( #215)
As we all know, relationships are the basis for having a good life; this includes our personal life, our work situations, and for building businesses. We've all heard the phrase, 'its not what you know but who you know" and, partly, no truer words have been spoken. People will refer those they know, like and …
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What Will Your Legacy Be?
I was at a networking event this week and while it was great to reconnect with some people I haven't seen in a while - as well as meet new people - the morning was filled with tributes to a community leader we lost yesterday. Annie Winterbottom was the President of the Seminole Main Street Chamber …
Don’t Become a Hostage to Your Computer in Your Job Search
I don't know if it was the recent moon phenomena we experienced or my bad luck, but I had yet another computer crash. This time, my operating system stopped working. No virus found so no explanation for it stopping. You can imagine my panic but this time it was not for my data- I smartened …
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Why the Holidays Are a Great Time to Job Hunt
Traditionally, the holidays are a time of great preparation as you are busy decorating your house with lights and ornaments, buying presents for those on your list, or baking goodies for the holiday meal. It is a time of parties and get-togethers with family and friends. It would seem that with all of this activity it …
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How to Behave at a Business Expo
I had the opportunity recently to attend a business expo. I was attending as a guest to see what local businesses had to offer, to network and to see what competition I face (the "T" in SWOT). I saw some really nice behavior and some not so nice. There are several types of people who …
To Older Workers: Get With the Program!
I recently worked a career fair that involved the 50+ population. I met with attendees to help them develop and refine a job search strategy, discuss options for where to look for a job, and review their resumes. I met with individuals who had very impressive work histories and credentials and some who had not …
