Business Networking
Discover the art of networking and how to leverage your social connections for career success. With 61% of job seekers finding opportunities through networking, it’s essential to understand how to make impactful contacts and what to say when approaching others. This guide explores the importance of organizational networks, social interactions relevant to your career, and efficient communication strategies. From identifying key topics to discuss to navigating different levels of self-disclosure, we provide you with tips to optimize your networking efforts and create lasting professional relationships.
Business Networking
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Business Networking How to make contact…. …what to say when you get there!
Networking Works • 61% of successful job hunters found the job by tapping their network • 2/3 of all “conventional” jobs are filled through “informal” methods
Becoming socially acquainted with others who are involved in career-relevant activities and listening for opportunities to conduct business at a future date.
Evaluating, synthesizing, structuring, formatting or selectively distributing information for (more) effective use by others in the organization.
The Knowledge Chain message creation data information knowledge message revision and coordination messageuse
clichés Levels of Self-Disclosure facts opinions feelings concerns
Top Five Topics • current events • sports • event or occasion • group purpose • common demographics
5topics at 3levels 1 lob 3 returns The Ball’s in the Air!
