5 Ways to Help Your Network Help You
Posted: Tue Jan 07, 2025 9:30 am
Why are we more than happy to help out others, but not willing to ask for help when in need? Probably because we feel that by asking, we're putting someone in an uncomfortable position. This is one of the reasons (or excuses) people use to avoid networking. Think about the last time someone came to you for help. More than likely, you stepped right in to help and felt good about it. So, now it's time to let someone else feel good too. That's how true, authentic and mutually beneficial networking, works: by helping others and helping others help you, too. Here's a few ways to get started.
1. Cultivate Conversations: Putting canned introductions, pushy proposals or akward croatia whatsapp phone number dialogue in the past, networking is still the best way build your career and find the job of your dreams. But you have to make it mutually beneficial. The best way to do this is to make networking all about conversations. If you focus on getting to know others and less about how to "use" others, networking becomes less "work" and more "netting" new acquaintance, career leads and learning opportunities.
2. Make it Fun: Where you share common interest with others is the best place to make networking fun. Strike up conversations around a common interests including clubs, sports, spiritual organizations, the gym, PTA or even your alma mater. When people are having fun, they're more receptive to listening, sharing and giving helpful advice, so ask! Don't limit your conversations to the event at hand, but take time learn more others and let them learn more about you.
3. Learn Something New: If you're searching for a new job or in a career transition, don't let your skills go stale. Many employers will ask about your professional development progess even if you're inbetween jobs. This is also an great way to build your network. Many attendees at various trainings are gainfully employed and are in the know of opportunities within their organizations and how best to position yourself for them.
1. Cultivate Conversations: Putting canned introductions, pushy proposals or akward croatia whatsapp phone number dialogue in the past, networking is still the best way build your career and find the job of your dreams. But you have to make it mutually beneficial. The best way to do this is to make networking all about conversations. If you focus on getting to know others and less about how to "use" others, networking becomes less "work" and more "netting" new acquaintance, career leads and learning opportunities.
2. Make it Fun: Where you share common interest with others is the best place to make networking fun. Strike up conversations around a common interests including clubs, sports, spiritual organizations, the gym, PTA or even your alma mater. When people are having fun, they're more receptive to listening, sharing and giving helpful advice, so ask! Don't limit your conversations to the event at hand, but take time learn more others and let them learn more about you.
3. Learn Something New: If you're searching for a new job or in a career transition, don't let your skills go stale. Many employers will ask about your professional development progess even if you're inbetween jobs. This is also an great way to build your network. Many attendees at various trainings are gainfully employed and are in the know of opportunities within their organizations and how best to position yourself for them.