Networking

6 Tips for Successful Virtual Networking, Even During the Pandemic

Successful networking can open doors to mentorship, professional development, friendship, and career growth.

Of course, things have been different due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Not only are many more of us working from home, but professional and industry events of …

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9 Tips to Turn Networking Contacts Into Meaningful Relationships, From a Serial Connector

The goal in any meaningful relationship is to give it depth. That’s what my book, The Lost Art of Connecting: The Gather, Ask, Do Method for Building Meaningful Business Relationships, is all about. Of course, not every networking contact has …

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5 Essential Networking Steps for Undergrads and Grad Students

Ten years ago, when I entered business school, many professionals told me that the journey ahead required significant investment in professional networking. So I followed their advice, and soon my calendar was filled with various networking events and meetings all …

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We help applicants, students, job-seekers and professionals like you find the right career path using the power of firsthand experiences.
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Template Toolbox | Leaving Your Job? Use This Transition Plan Template

A big part of leaving your job on good terms is smoothly transitioning projects and responsibilities. You can set your successors up for success by creating a transition plan and sharing it with a supervisor before your final day at …

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4 Types of Networking Emails—and How to Write Them

The more time that passes after you meet people for the first time—either in person or virtually—the harder it is to remember them. This is why, when you’re job searching, it’s important to take notes after meeting someone new. It’s also …

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We help applicants, students, job-seekers and professionals like you find the right career path using the power of firsthand experiences.
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How to Use LinkedIn’s Alumni Tool for Networking

It's widely known that LinkedIn is a powerful networking tool that can help you broaden your contact list, set up informational interviews, search for job openings, and apply for new positions. But within LinkedIn, there's a specific tool that's not …

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We help applicants, students, job-seekers and professionals like you find the right career path using the power of firsthand experiences.
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6 Networking Tips When You Don’t Have a Big Network

One of the biggest challenges job seekers face today is not having strong relationships at their target companies. These relationships are important because they provide information, resources, and opportunities for your job search and career. While it can be challenging to create and …

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We help applicants, students, job-seekers and professionals like you find the right career path using the power of firsthand experiences.
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Building a “Personal Board of Directors” Can Transform Your Career—Here’s How to Do It

When Suzy Nicoletti, a successful account manager, was passed over for a promotion, it didn’t make sense to her. “It didn’t fit with the stories I was telling myself,” she says.

Nicoletti sought input from a former colleague, someone more …

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How to Inquire After an Unlisted Job [INFOGRAPHIC]

Your dream job isn’t always going to be listed on the company’s job board. In fact, there’s a strong chance it’s not—Business Insider purports that 70 percent of jobs are never listed. So what’s there to do when you’re the …

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We help applicants, students, job-seekers and professionals like you find the right career path using the power of firsthand experiences.
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I Attended a Career Event – Now What? 5 Ways to Maintain Momentum and Connections

Maintaining the momentum from an event with intentionality can help you stand out in a competitive market. As a business student, this is your opportunity for recruiters to start knowing our name, who you are, and what you will bring …

By W. P. Carey Career Services Center
W. P. Carey Career Services Center
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