tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14087275923222937762011-11-27T15:44:38.422-08:00The 1-2-3s of Networking provides the unemployed, under employed, and employed with advice on the care and feeding of a personal network.Tom Staskiewiczhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01089713067038820235noreply@blogger.comBlogger381100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1408727592322293776.post-83650278806998611802010-03-11T16:49:00.000-08:002010-03-11T16:51:08.662-08:00

Training for a New CareerThe job losses that the US has sustained over the past two years has been devastating. Even more devastating is the fact that many of these jobs are gone forever. If you are one of the individuals and your job is GONE; what do you do?One of the obvious options is retraining or obtaining additional education. These are both reasonable and viable options but you must use

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Are You Paralyzed By the Idea of Networking?From the people that I talk to; you would think that networking ranks right up there with the other major fears in life: things like public speaking and death. When I talk to friends about networking it is as if I have offended them. They are so put off by the idea that they appear insulted.Is That You? Ask Yourself These QuestionsAre you put off by the

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So You Want to Invite Someone You Do Not Know To Join You on LinkedInThe first thing you must do is verify that they are on LinkedIn. This may sound easy, but there are a lot of people with the same name, so you must investigate further than a simple name search.Now that you have confirmed that this is in fact a LinkedIn member and you have the correct person; how do you proceed?Option 1The first

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My Job Is Gone - Now What?Many jobs that disappeared will never come back. Either they have gone off-shore, been replaced by technology, or it was determined they did not provide the value to keep them. This doesn’t mean that the person in the job was not valuable, but that the position did not provide the necessary value.If your job was out sourced overseas or replaced by technology; you must be

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This came through my mailbox earlier today from Kevin Donlan and I felt it was worth passing along.Hey, job seekers: Raise your hand if you love networking.I thought so.And why don't you get a thrill out of talking to friends and family aboutyour job search?For many folks, it's a problem of how to start. There's really no way toask, "Know anyone who's hiring?" without feeling awkward.To fix that,

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LinkedIn RecommendationsRecommendations on LinkedIn are an important part of telling your story; but not just any old recommendation. What is needed are quality recommendations that talk about your accomplishments and contributions to your current and previous organizations.Take the LeadThe best way to get a quality recommendation is to:Write a quality recommendation for the person you want to

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Speed Networking - Are You Ready?Last week I had the opportunity to participate in a Speed Networking event and it was a great time and opportunity to meet others.Who will benefit from Speed Networking: Job Seekers, sales people, small business owners, professionals, people who simply like to meet people, people who have a difficult time meeting people, are some that come to mind.The truth of the

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Getting Value from LinkedInUsing LinkedIn can be an effective way for hiring managers, recruiters, prospective business partners, and prospective customers or clients to find us; if we do our part. LinkedIn is not a passive activity; we need to work at it. It is like anything we do; our LinkedIn presence will reflect the effort we put in.This effort or lack of effort is also what readers of our

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The facts of networking and the value of connectionsWhen you receive invites, do you respond? You do not necessarily need to accept every invite, but evaluate the invites to see how they may build and expand your network. You need to respond to grow your network.Have you created a unique identity that will allow you to build your brand. If you search Google for your name and find 25 people on

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In August I posted "You Are What You Attract". That concept, the Law of Attraction, was brought home to me recently when I presented a workshop on LinkedIn. One of the attendees talked about some of the inquiries he was receiving regarding employment and how none of those inquiries related to what he wants to do or has done in the past.He is not the first person to encounter this; I have had many

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I was just reading email from Keith Ferrazzi from 2008 that talks about the type of connections that we have. The point that Keith is making is that oft times we create our network from people that are in the same industry, same Church, same city, or other similarities.The problem with that practice is that you all know about the same opportunities and therefore your list of possibilities is

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Your network can be an tremendous resource for you; if you give it proper care and feeding.Many people simply look at their network as a place to "get" something. If that is your attitude your network will soon die on you. To be a successful networker you need to be providing value to those within your network. You must provide help individually and collectively whenever possible.This isn't a

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Wallace Wattles wrote it in the early 1900s and it is still true today. The things we think about, positive or negative, are the things that we attract. With this being the case, we have a choice in how our lives will proceed and that choice is made through our thought processes.What are your thoughts are they about the future and your upcoming successes or about the the things of the past that

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Do you know your networking mindset? Do you even care about your networking mindset?It amazes me when I encounter people that do not understand the importance of networking. Look at any successful person and you will find that networking is a key ingredient to their success. Success is not a solitary process, success requires a circle of friends that have friends to achieve your goals and

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I talk about using LinkedIn to help in your networking and job search activities. Here is the text of an article/interview published by CIO Magazine with Jason Alba. Jason is an expert on LinkedIn and how to take advantage of the features. Read and study to enhance your use of LinkedIn.In the midst of the recession, many job seekers have spent more time on LinkedIn to connect with colleagues,

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Take time out of your day today to remember and honor those that have sacrificed. Because of their sacrifice you can enjoy this day and the freedom that you have.Remember those that serve and sacrifice today to keep us and others free around the World.We have much to be thankful for every day, so take advantage of these few days that have been set aside to thank a veteran or someone serving

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After posting my last comments on Twitter, I received email stating that it made more sense to spend time on LinkedIn and FaceBook versus the 140 characters you can post with a Twitter comment. I saw other comments expressing the same sentiment on LinkedIn and elsewhere.At that time I could see the point that was being made but then I started receiving Tweets from Brian Tracy and all of a sudden

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Keith Ferrazzi is at it again with his follow up to "never eat alone"; "Who's got your back". This is the guru of networking with a lot of great information to share. The book just released and I am waiting for my copy to arrive. If you are into networking you need to be reading Keith's books; you can click on the book and place your order here.

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Picking and choosing among today's social networks is getting to be a full-time job. How do you know what is right for you? Sometimes you just need to jump in because there isn't a great amount of information available to help you make an intelligent decision.In follow up to my last post on Twitter: Dos and Don'ts; I found this article to share again from CIO.com. Follow the link and let me know

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Are you all about twittering and tweeting? Do you even understand the terminologies? I'm continually receiving an education as I see various things pass by my inbox. I'm attaching a link to an article that I just read in CIO Magazine regarding the Dos and Don'ts of Twittering.It never hurts to follow a little protocol.Happy networking!

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When we are networking we have several opportunities to make an impression on our new contact and how they will remember us. What impressions are you leaving?The first impression we leave is visual. What are you saying by the way you dress; the way you walk; your facial expression? It should go without saying that you must be neat and clean both personally and with your clothing. When you walk

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Sometimes people make mistakes with their networks by assuming that they know their contacts better than they really do. The mistake is making requests for things that are unreasonable considering the level of the friendship.For example if you want an introduction to an executive at a company, make sure that the person you are asking has those connections. Just because your contact works or

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Depending upon your method of networking; events can play a key role in your success. One thing that you need to consider however, is your selection of networking events.If your networking events are all similar in nature, you will most likely be running into all the same people. Obviously you need to select your events with care so that you have the opportunity to encounter your desired audience

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In his book "The Tipping Point", Malcolm Gladwell discusses the power of 150. What he refers to is the maximum size group for effective communications. He uses examples from ages past as well as from today in describing how communications break down once any organization: religious, social, and even work exceed this size.One of the major examples is the company WR Grace and Company: long believed

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Okay, I know that sounds a little crazy, but I was just read something on LinkedIn and it made me think about this.If we choose our leaders wisely, it's a great idea to do what they do, because that can lead you to what they have.If you want to be the best salesperson in your company, you need to know who holds that position today, learn what that person did to achieve the lead position, and then

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Are you spending a lot of time trying to connect and build your contact's list? That's been an approach of mine in the past, but it's a lot of work; worthwhile, but still a lot of work.The other day I received an e-mail from a recruiter saying that she had seen my name cross her desk a couple of times and felt that SHE needed to connect with me. It turns out we were both members of the same group

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It amazes me when I see someone send an e-mail or hear a voice mail that does a poor job of leaving information for the contacted person to follow up. Just because you sent e-mail doesn't guarantee that the other person wants to reply by e-mail. And likewise, just because you called doesn't necessarily mean that they want to follow up with a call.Here are some connection ideas:If you leave a

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This blog is all about networking and understanding your network. Therefore, I ask you what can you tell me about your network?How many people in your network have you contacted in the past day, week, month, and yes even year?What is the nature of your contact?Did the information benefit your contact?Have you taken time to classify your contacts?Does Pareto's Law/Principle (80:20 rule) apply to

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The attached article came across my desk from a friend. It was actually the second time I had heard the story.Read the article and learn how networking saved this family.Here is an employment success story from a recent college graduate.Did you know that your Church is not only great for prayer, but also for networking.This networking success story demonstrates the importance of positioning

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One of the key features of LinkedIn is the ability to give and receive recommendations.You need to make the recommendations you give and receive count. Here is the criteria.1. You should have at least one recommendation from an immediate manager.2. You should have at least one recommendation from a co-worker.3. You should have at least one recommendation from someone who worked for you.4. You

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I'm an avid networker on many different social networks. My main focus, however, is LinkedIn for professional networking. Currently I have 275 LinkedIn connections that result in over 3,000,000 total connections or roughly 10% of LinkedIn. If you are not on LinkedIn send me a request and let's get you started. You can find me at http://www.linkedin.com/in/tomstaskiewicz.A little further

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These are awesome books. Marshall Goldsmith has great words of wisdom about being successful in your net position.Marcus Buckingham wants you to discover your strengths and use them to your fullest, while minimizing your negatives. Basically he says don't try to fix your weaknesses, just learn to manage them so they don't hold you back. Great words of wisdom.Jack Canfield talks about the success

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I received a link today to a friend's blog. She was feeling pretty down about the current job market and that's understandable. This isn't an exciting job market and as we continue to hear the news reports, it's hard to find anything encouraging. With that being said we can't afford to let the economy get us down. I know it's much easier to say than to do, but we need to maintain an upbeat

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I watched my teenagers become involved in these social phenomena and I was very critical. I felt that they were wasting their time and efforts, when they should be studying. I'm not sure I have changed my mind regarding where their efforts are best spent, but I have changed my mind on the social networking phenomena. The reality is that it's all about branding. You know establishing an identity

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Your Networking Library is not complete without these books. I haver read all of these books and I recommend them wholeheartedly. Understanding Networking and being great at it is a skill: learn from some of the best.I have to admit that I haven't read this one by Keith Ferrazzi, because it doesn't release until May, 2009.This networking book has been released and it is on my "To Read" list.

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I've always been one to sit by the window or on the aisle when I travel. I'm the one with the noise reducing headphones and have a book or magazine as a constant companion.What's wrong with that picture? If you consider yourself to be a networker looking for opportunities to expand your network you couldn't be doing anything more to dissuade conversation. You have done everything within your

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The truth is that you are building your network every time you meet someone, the question is whether you are recording the information or simply letting the opportunity pass.Networks are a resource to be managed and nurtured. Your network is not something that you should think of only when you have a need. When you read a thoughtful article or a good book you should be thinking about who in your

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Are you a networker? Or ... does the idea of networking scare you?If you're unemployed one of the constant things that you have or should be hearing is that 70% - 90% of jobs are found through networking. It's a fact, there is a comfort level in hiring people that you know or have been referred to you.Our lives are driven by the referral process, whether it is the movies we watch, the books we

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