Networking Articles

Changing careers can be an intimidating undertaking, but it is important to have a career you are truly passionate about. In order to successfully make the big job switch, it is important for a person to be motivated, a hard worker, committed to the change, and for them to really want to change. Equally important to making a career change is professional networking  - and it is never too soon to begin making connections and building a professional network in the field you wish to enter.
 

Professional networking is all about making connections. According to this article from “The Glass Hammer,” successful professional networking relies on you making yourself open and available to new connections, but also engaging people and seizing the opportunity to “tell your story.” Through making new connections and expanding your professional and social networks, you can open up a world of opportunities for promotions and getting seats on boards.

Turns out, it’s not all about who you know. According to this article in Newsweek, your success at professional networking largely depends on how you assert yourself. Whether you are in the interview room vying for a job, asking your boss for a raise, or you’re at a trade show networking with professionals in your field . How you carry yourself in a professional setting is essential to getting connected. From speech, to body language, to the strength of your handshake, confidence in professional networking and interviewing for jobs is a must.