Networking Tips for Managers & Executives

Polishing up those networking skills is one of the most successful moves you can make to boosting your job search or business success. Let’s not forget that common saying, “It’s not what you know, it’s who you know.” Although there is truth to this, professionals tend to dismiss how networking can improve their overall success. […]

On a webinar presented by a successful recruiting organization, attendees unanimously agreed that networking is the key to finding good executive talent. The recruiters were clear that they start looking for candidates to fill their openings from their network before using any other resources. Some sources say that 75-80% of job opportunities are found through

1 There’s little room for error when it comes to networking. Competition is higher at the executive level than most — as there are fewer jobs at the top. 7 Common Networking Mistakes & Resolutions From Top Experts 1. Unrealistic expectations. Expecting too much too quickly will set you up for failure. Build a relationship with

Do You Know The Secret Behind Successful Networking? Job listings are up by 10% says ExecuNet, one of the leading executive and leadership online resources. Maybe like thousands of other professionals you refreshed your career documents and online profiles in January in hopes of tapping into the opportunities that become available in the first quarter

The months of July and August are globally viewed as vacation months, time to get away from the office, spend time with the family, and decompress from the daily grind. That being said, is it time for you, as an executive job seeker, to step back from your “full court press” of networking? Absolutely not!

The importance of networking has not diminished, no matter what you think you’ve heard. Online networking associated with social media like LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter have certainly moved into the networking arena and taken a strong hold but need to be kept in perspective when looking at the whole networking dynamics. Face-to-face or personal networking

Start by identifying who is in your network. Everyone knows at least 10 people. Think of the old AT&T TV commercial where they talk about one person knows 10 people and those 10 people know 10 people and soon you have a screen full of hundreds to thousands of faces. How many people do you

The #1 Way to Succeed in Networking   I realize that when professionals network, they want something. So why do I start this blog out with “giving”? It is kind of like the “pay it forward” concept. The theory is if you help people with something that is important to them, they will be more