Monica, the thing I hear most from professionals that I connect students and new grads with is that they don't follow up. Following up, which is really easy, actually sets you apart because most people don't bother. The whole point of networking is to build a relationship and that's never going to happen if you drop the ball afte the initial meeting. Great post!
You're doing a brilliant job of laying out the steps to build relationships and thus a great business. Can't wait to hear what you say about building teams and communicating with teammates in and out of an organization.
Thanks for the idea Jon! I have some experiences I can share about building teams when you first start as an entrepreneur, so I'll definitely be happy to share those in this series!
It's amazing, isn't it? One thing that I've learned is businesses are really less interested in your credentials (provided you have them) and more interested in your interest in their companies. It's not something you can fake. So if you are job hunting, target companies you really want to work for – you have a better shot at getting an interview.
Excellent information… Recently I made connections with a major entertainment company by just giving them a call… as long as you are talking about something that will make the person you are calling richer they usually have an open ear… LoL
Excellent information… Recently I made connections with a major entertainment company by just giving them a call… as long as you are talking about something that will make the person you are calling richer they usually have an open ear… LoL
Monica O'Brien is the Director of Digital at Fizz and author of the book Social Pollination, which helps businesses leverage social media for crazy growth!
Monica O'Brien is the Director of Digital at Fizz and author of the book Social Pollination, which helps businesses leverage social media for crazy growth!
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Monica, the thing I hear most from professionals that I connect students and new grads with is that they don't follow up. Following up, which is really easy, actually sets you apart because most people don't bother. The whole point of networking is to build a relationship and that's never going to happen if you drop the ball afte the initial meeting. Great post!
You're doing a brilliant job of laying out the steps to build relationships and thus a great business. Can't wait to hear what you say about building teams and communicating with teammates in and out of an organization.
Thanks for the idea Jon! I have some experiences I can share about building teams when you first start as an entrepreneur, so I'll definitely be happy to share those in this series!
It's amazing, isn't it? One thing that I've learned is businesses are really less interested in your credentials (provided you have them) and more interested in your interest in their companies. It's not something you can fake. So if you are job hunting, target companies you really want to work for – you have a better shot at getting an interview.
Excellent information… Recently I made connections with a major entertainment company by just giving them a call… as long as you are talking about something that will make the person you are calling richer they usually have an open ear… LoL
Nice. Sometimes you must just ask for what you want. And whenever you are willing to share information, you win.
Excellent information… Recently I made connections with a major entertainment company by just giving them a call… as long as you are talking about something that will make the person you are calling richer they usually have an open ear… LoL