Imagine you’re hanging out at a job fair, and you’ve identified a few key recruiters you’d like to approach. Or maybe you are attending your company’s annual retreat and are interested in talking to senior colleagues who are potential mentors who could provide support throughout your career. Or suppose you’re in front of your computer, scanning LinkedIn profiles of executives with whom you’d like to connect. Across all these situations, one thing is likely to be the same: You probably feel anxious and uncertain about how best to add these people to your network.
When Networking, Being Yourself Really Does Work
Trying to tailor the conversation to the other person can backfire.
September 27, 2016
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Map, assess, and strengthen your professional relationships.