How to Create Your Own Network
Don’t worry. If you’re like me and have a hard time making the cold open at cocktail hour, you can still expand your professional network.
Posts Tagged: networking
Networking: 8 Ways to Start a Conversation
British poet, David Whyte, once noted, “A real conversation always contains an invitation. You are inviting another person to reveal herself or himself to you, to tell you who they are or what they want.”
10 Tips for Getting the Most Out of Conferences
It’s conference season! Conferences are important opportunities for government employees. Learn how you can make the most out of your upcoming ones.
Other Voices: The Job Search for Older Workers
Here from these three public servants who span the multi-generational workforce about their insights to job searching today.
Sowing the Seed of Career Success
A good network is a like a garden – it requires constant care and feeding. In the same way, building and nurturing a good, reliable roster of contacts requires an on-going commitment. Here’s how you can maintain good upkeep on your professional networks.
Who is Your BFF at Work?
Having friends at work is more than just fun – it makes us more effective at getting the job done. Here are a few benefits of friendships with coworkers.
How to Network Like a Pro
Conquer your fear of networking with these helpful tips.
The Best Approach to Supporting Young Professionals
Finding a mentor is the most important advice I give when growing your career. Professional networking is the other, but how do you do it? Many agree with the importance but the question is should government or private industry help build a professional network for its employees?
Getting Back In Touch With Old Contacts
Over the years, we’ve accumulated a collection of contacts—old professors, classmates, coworkers, managers, and more. It can be difficult to manage these connections, and it’s likely that we’ve fallen out of touch with many of these people. But when it comes to new jobs, background checks, or grad school applications, we often need to reconnect…. Read more »
Networking Doesn’t Have to be a 4-Letter Word
By approaching networking with mindset of getting to know people and building a connection with them, it becomes easier to tap into your network when looking for a new career opportunity.