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An Introvert’s Guide to Networking
Throughout college, I was the “shy girl.” I often wondered why it was hard for me to open up to strangers and attend social events after a long day at school. But I was so used to being labeled as...
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Effective (and Non-Creepy) Ways to Stalk People on LinkedIn
If you’re a job seeker, you probably already know that you need insider access to the position you’re after: a key contact at the company, the direct email address of the hiring manager, or the real...
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5 Ways to Survive Attending a Conference Alone
Attending conferences can be a great opportunity to learn a lot and meet people in your industry, but attending alone can be a frightening undertaking—especially if you’re an introvert like me. Last...
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My Crazy Year of Networking: What I Learned from 96 People
At the beginning of 2011, I was preparing to graduate from business school and trying to figure out the next step in my career. I knew that networking would be a key to success in the job search, but I...
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Mastering the Art of a Career Fair
With job-hunting season in full swing—particularly for those of us graduating from college or grad school this spring—career fairs are just around the corner. Whether you’re a senior hoping to snag...
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Non-Awkward Ways to Start and End Networking Conversations
When I first started attending networking events, I was terrified to approach large groups of strangers. I watched some of my peers dive into these situations with ease, and wondered how on earth they...
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How to Hang at Sporting Events (When You’re Not Into Sports)
I like sports. I played a few in high school, and I still do my share of Super Bowl, March Madness, and Final Four office pools, but I’m certainly no athletic expert. And when the office chatter starts...
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5 New Ways to Network That You Won’t Dread
If you want to groan every time you hear the word “networking,” well, I don’t exactly blame you. The word conjures images of uncomfortable schmooze-fests, where suit-clad business executives work the...
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The 25 People You Need in Your Network
As an entrepreneur (or aspiring one!), you constantly hear about the value of expanding your network. But the truth is, when it comes to business relationships, it’s not quantity that matters—it’s...
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5 Ways to Stay in Touch With Your Old Boss
Your former colleagues and supervisors are a certifiable networking goldmine: They know your background, they work in your sector, and they have their own set of professional contacts. They can put a...
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4 Ways to Make Friends at Your New Office
Starting a new job has its perks—like how nobody at your new gig remembers that time when you walked out of the office bathroom with your skirt tucked into your tights. But being the new girl can also...
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10 Ways to Make the Most Out of a Conference
Attending conferences might be one of the best things you can do for your career. You’ll learn about industry trends, gain some new skills, and make all kinds of new connections. (And yes, there’s...
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9 Tips for Navigating Your First Networking Event
You’re looking for a job, and you’ve heard “network, network, network!” more times than you can possibly count. So, you bit the bullet and signed up for a meet-and-mingle networking event in your...
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5 Tips for Non-Awkward Informational Interviews
Maybe it’s because the name itself conjures images of your career counselor in high school. Or maybe it’s the fact that most of us have only been on the interviewee side of the table, and never the...
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My Mom: A Connector Before Connectivity Was In
Every 365 days, Mother’s Day rolls around, and sadly, I look upon it with dread. I lost my beloved mom 25 years ago to a historic hotel fire that took place on New Year’s Eve in San Juan, Puerto Rico....
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7 Alumni Benefits You Should Be Taking Advantage Of
Whether it was five days or five years ago, the day you got your diploma was probably the last time you thought about what your university could do for you. But, not so fast. No matter where you want...
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The 4 Creeps to Avoid at a Conference
The way I see it, work functions are like a battlefield. Honor awaits the victor with the best strategy—but you have to keep in mind the mines. Lots and lots of mines. This is never more the case than...
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4 Steps to Surviving an Awkward Networking Conversation
You’re at an office networking event, and a colleague pulls you into a conversation she’s having with someone you don’t know. She introduces you—and then chugs her half-full drink, pretends to...
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What to Know About Networking With Family Members
You’re in the middle of a job hunt, you’ve found the perfect position at a wonderful company, and you want to make sure you stand out above the other candidates. You do some research, and, as it turns...
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Why Your Handshake Matters (and How to Get it Right)
A Fortune 500 CEO once said that when he had to choose between two candidates with similar qualifications, he gave the position to the candidate with the better handshake. Extreme? Perhaps, but he’s...
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