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Networking: The Family Holiday Networking Newsletter

December 4th, 2011

By Bob McIntosh, Certified Professional Resume Writer

You may receive holiday newsletters from friends and relatives who you see infrequently. You may look forward to receiving these yearly letters or dread them because they carry on for pages lamenting on personal information that is best saved for a therapist.

For jobseekers these newsletters can serve as a great way to network if written properly. You’re sending them to people who care about your welfare and would like to help in any way.

Maybe your uncle Jake once worked at Raytheon and still has connections past or present, or your former roommate from college is doing well for himself in Marketing in NYC.

What to include in your personal holiday newsletter. Keep in mind that you’re not contacting employers or fellow job seeking networkers who understand the lingo and nuances of networking for work. (These networking letters speak a different language and are targeting to a specific audience.)

You’re reaching out to friends and relatives who know little to nothing about your situation or experience and goals, and who probably haven’t heard from you in awhile. Thus, the content should » Read more: Networking: The Family Holiday Networking Newsletter

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Networking: Even in Your Underwear, 5 Tips for Making the Most of LinkedIn

January 3rd, 2011

By Katrina Robinson

There are tons of networking communities out there. There’s the more social Twitter, Facebook, and MySpace, and then there’s LinkedIn, which is more suitable for professional, career-focused networking.

LinkedIn is a great business tool that professionals across the world use to gain interest from prospective customers, form partnerships and create networking connections, or to get the perfect job. Here are five tips that will help you to make the most of your LinkedIn experience:

1. Connect, connect, connect!

Find as many connections as you can. Unlike social networking sites, your connections aren’t your “friends”—they simply business connections. Therefore, it’s best to try to connect with those involved in your same industry—or those that work in an industry that may need your services or products. The more connections you have, the more of a trusted source you will become. After all, people are more likely to connect with you if you are already connected to someone in their current network. Additionally, the more connections you have, the higher chance you have of appearing at the top of the search results. » Read more: Networking: Even in Your Underwear, 5 Tips for Making the Most of LinkedIn

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Networking: Networking mistakes

December 22nd, 2010

By Andrew Beccue

Many professionals have been challenged by the downturn in the economy and are looking for ways to improve and expand their networking. However, in their overzealous effort to sell themselves, they often overlook the importance of networking etiquette as well as the consequences that result from networking mistakes.

The “what can I get?” Attitude:

Networking amateurs risk damaging their relationships and their reputation, thanks to off-putting behaviors that range from the slightly annoying to the truly heinous. First impressions are extremely important and, by having a momentary lapse in good judgment, can drastically undermine networking efforts.

Persistently calling contacts, solely for the purpose of getting something from them, is a bad approach that won’t be long-lasting. People like to help those who facilitate a 2-way system of networking, where both contacts benefit from the relationship.  Remember that networking entails working with actual people, and going out with a “what can I get?” attitude is going to sink efforts before they begin. What a true networker should do is look for ways to facilitate important introductions for others first! » Read more: Networking: Networking mistakes

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