Showing posts with label Professional Development. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Professional Development. Show all posts

Monday, March 27, 2017

Master Your 'Mingle-Ability': 5 Creative Ways to Network

by Jacqueline Whitmore, Contributor
October 17, 2013

An extensive network is vital to your success as an entrepreneur. Thanks to social media, the process of meeting potential clients and customers has evolved over the years...There are less traditional, yet more effective ways, to stand out from the crowd. Here are five creative twists on networking...

Continue reading here
https://www.entrepreneur.com/article/229440?newsletter=true

Monday, January 14, 2013

Projecting a Professional Image on LinkedIn

by Ted Prodromou

"...Your LinkedIn profile represents your professional image on the Internet and can be found through searches on LinkedIn or search engines. When people search the Internet for your name, your LinkedIn profile will most likely be one of the top search results, so you want to make a great first impression."

Read post here
http://www.entrepreneur.com/article/224502?cam=Email&ctp=Newsletters&cnm=sales&cdt=October%20%209,%202012&cdn=224502

Tuesday, January 8, 2013

24 Networking Tips that Actually Work

by James Clear

"Unfortunately, most networking strategies come across as pushy, needy, or self-serving — even though the people using them rarely act that way in day-to-day life. Don’t worry, there are definitely genuine ways to self–promote. So, in the spirit of helping everyone become a better networker, here are 24 networking tips, which from my experience, actually work."

Read tips here
http://passivepanda.com/networking-tips

Thursday, December 27, 2012

Online Reputation: Tools and Tips to Manage Effectively

by Sylvia Browder

"Do you know what people are saying about you, your business or brand? Whether you are managing one or all, your online reputation is extremely important. According to a recent study at Forrester Customer Experience Forum, a single negative comment using a social media platform, can equate to a loss of 30 potential clients. Can your business afford such a loss? If the answer is NO, then read on for tools and tips."

Read tips here
http://theceomamma.com/blog/online-reputation-tools-and-tips-to-manage-effectively/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+theceomamma+%28TheCEOMamma%29&utm_content=Yahoo!+Mail

Wednesday, December 19, 2012

An 8-Step Guide to Managing Negative PR

by Dorothy Crenshaw

It's hard to predict, and even harder to handle appropriately. It may come in the form of a Google Alert, a phone call inviting comment, or an email from a customer or colleague. You, or your company, is being criticized in public...The way you handle a negative story can make all the difference. Here's how to respond without fanning the flames of a negative situation.

Read steps here
http://www.entrepreneur.com/article/225059#

Wednesday, October 12, 2011

The Importance of Networking

[Although this was posted thru the school cirriculum, it still holds some valuable key points to networking]

Contributed by David Tupper; Blake, Casseis & Graydon LLP

One of the skills that is often attributed to successful lawyers (or law students) is networking skills. Sometimes "networking" has a negative connotation to it, being equated with insin-cerity. Often, networking is thought of as onerous and unpalatable to most of us who lack movie-star confidence.

Read this article here (PDF download)
http://www.ucalgary.ca/law/system/files/The_Importance_of_Networking.pdf

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