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HBR guide to smarter networking
Publisher
Harvard Business Review Press
Publication Date
[2022]
Language
English
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Harvard Business Review Press issuing body
ISBN
9781647823351
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Introduction: Building a Smarter Network: It's time to break up with our old ideas about networking --
Section One. Why You Need to Network, Even If You're Not Job-Hunting: A Smarter Way to Network : The right network can have a huge impact on your success / by Rob Cross and Robert J. Thomas --
Learn to Love Networking : You can get past the "I hate networking" feeling / by Francesca Gino, Maryam Kouchaki, and Tiziana Casciaro --
How Leaders Create and Use Networks : You need operational, personal, and strategic networks / by Herminia Ibarra and Mark Hunter --
How to Create Your Own Career Luck : It's all about nurturing serendipity / by Christian Busch --
Section Two. Great First Impressions: Eight Questions to Ask Someone Other Than "What Do You Do?" : Start a more interesting conversation / by David Burkus --
The Right Way to Brag About Yourself : And why humblebragging backfires / by Francesca Gino --
Three Ways to Pitch Yourself in 30 Seconds : Your elevator pitch is just as important once you have the job / by Jodi Glickman --
How to Perfect an Elevator Pitch About Yourself : And see the whole world as an elevator / by Daisy Dowling --
Section Three. Connecting at Conferences and Events: How to Network Better at Conferences : Do it on your own terms / by Rebecca Knight --
Tips for Navigating a Room Full of Strangers : First, look for islands / by Amantha Imber --
How to Plan Your Own Networking Event : Whether in-person or virtual / by Dorie Clark --
Section Four. Networking to Land a Great Job: How to Get the Most out of an Informational Interview : Think like a journalist / by Rebecca Knight --
How to Reach Out to a Recruiter : You don't need to wait for them to come to you / by Marlo Lyons --
How to Find a Great Job Using the Strength of Your Weak Ties : Even in a downturn / by Claudio Fernández-Aráoz --
Section Five. Networking to Do Your Job Better: The Best Way to Network in a New Job : Broad outreach isn't better / by Rob Cross and Peter Grey --
Start Networking with People Outside Your Industry : How to expand your professional circle / by Dorie Clark --
Make Yourself Sponsor-Worthy : Performance alone won't get you the support you need / by Sylvia Ann Hewlett --
How to Diversify Your Professional Network : Varied networks lead to more creative ideas / by Amy Nauiokas --
Section Six. Remote, Virtual, and Social Media Networking: How to Tell Your Story on LinkedIn : Know your audience and connect the dots for them / by Alex Cooley --
What to Say When You're Reaching Out to Someone on LinkedIn : Five conversation starters and sample messages / by Kristi DePaul --
The Best Ways to Use Social Media to Expand Your Network : People early in their careers are more likely to respond to direct messages / by Doug Camplejohn --
How to Ask for an Email Introduction : Include a forwardable email with key details / by Ruchika Tulshyan --
Section Seven. Dealing with Distinct Networking Challenges: The Secrets of Successful Female Networkers : Four behaviors set them apart --
Remote Networking as a Person of Color : Networking is even more important when there's no watercooler chat / by Laura Morgan Roberts and Anthony J. Mayo --
Making Time for Networking as a Working Parent : It's about maintaining connections, not just finding new ones / by David Burkus --
How to Network Across Cultures : You may need to switch your behavior in new settings / by Andy Molinsky --
Networking Skills for Professionals from Underrepresented Backgrounds : Learn to navigate three paradoxes / by AiLun Ku and Ray Reyes --
Section Eight. Avoiding Networking Burnout: How to Keep Networking from Draining You : Prevent and cope with networking-induced exhaustion / by Jordana Valencia --
Five Ways to Say No to a Networking Request : You can't meet with everyone who wants to "pick your brain." / by Dorie Clark --
Section Nine. Sustaining Your Network over the Years: How to Maintain Your Network over the Long Haul : You shouldn't be in touch only when you need something / by Rebecca Knight --
How to Reach Out After Losing Touch : It's entirely possible to reconnect, even if a preposterous amount of time has gone by / by Jodi Glickman.
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