Saturday, September 26, 2009

Five Quick Tips For Networking Success

by Cynthia Good

Successful networking is about more than collecting business cards and meeting the right people for your own benefit. It’s also about seizing opportunities to help others – whether it’s making a job referral or just linking two clients with mutual interests.

Read article here
http://www.cnbc.com/id/22302521

Wednesday, September 23, 2009

7 Tips for Successful Business Networking

by Stephanie Speisman

Effective business networking is the linking together of individuals who, through trust & relationship building, become walking, talking advertisements for one another.

Read tips here
http://www.businessknowhow.com/tips/networking.htm

Friday, September 18, 2009

What is Positive Networking

by Gayle Hallgren co-author Work The Pond!

Positive Networking is not all about you. It’s discovering what you can do for someone else. While there is a place for transactional networking, the majority of networking opportunities are not about closing a sale but opening a relationship.

Read more here
http://www.bcjobs.ca/re/career-centre/career-tools/networking-tips/what-is-positive-networking

Tuesday, September 8, 2009

Business Events & Networking 101

How to Organize Effective & Succesful Events, Business Networking Expos & Mixers

by Cesar Plata, Founder infoBayArea.com

Since 1998, we have organized hundreds of events (2-4 events per month): monthly business networking mixers, dinner socials, and the very well-attended Silicon Valley Business Expos. We are sharing lessons learned so the next event you plan may be more effective, successful and fun. Join us at our events and see for yourself!

Read article here
http://www.muybueno.net/articles/networking101.html

Friday, September 4, 2009

Networking etiquette: respecting your professional contacts

by Robert Half International

A professional network is indispensable when you’re looking for a job. Your contacts can suggest promising leads or put you in touch with firms that are hiring. They may provide you with first-hand information about a company or give you the name of a staff member they know. In some cases, someone in your network might even be able to help set up a meeting with a hiring manager. At the very least, your contacts can provide encouragement.

Read article here
http://www.bcjobs.ca/re/career-advice/re/career-centre/career-tools/networking-tips/networking-etiquette-respecting-your-professional-contacts