This book is a simple read and a selection of the author’s top tips organized into chapters that represent logical steps for building a powerful network. You don't need to start at the beginning. For example, if you already feel very confident about your business networking skills and want to use this book to meet some new friends you can leap ahead to start with Chapter 4. The author has digested and synthesized all of the tips and techniques into bite-sized action plans, so you can start implementing immediately.

Essential Business Networking: Tips, Tactics, and Tools You Can Use

Business & Money

Nierenberg, Andrea R.

Job Hunting & Careers

Ft Pr

A thoroughly comprehensive toolkit to help you develop all the networking skills you want to know, practice, and utilize. The art of effective networking is absolutely vital to building solid business relationships and to finding, growing, and keeping your business and enhancing your life. You will find the answers to important networking questions and topics, with advice on how to achieve your goals within each, such as: How do I start a conversation with someone I find intimidating? How do I ask tough questions tactfully? How do I start and exit a conversation at internal and external business events? How do I “network” with someone I may not like, but who is key in the department or industry? What are some of the topics to avoid? What are examples of great opening lines, icebreakers, and small talk when I’m networking? How do I follow-up? How do I establish and create advocates and referral opportunities? How do I know when I’m networking? Where can I find a systematic approach to networking? How can I keep all of my contacts organized and easy to reach? How can I continue to find, keep, and grow my business all the time? How do I develop my own "self-brand"? You can read the whole book or pick and choose topics as you need them as a lifelong reference. As Andrea says: "You already have the tools inside you — it’s just a matter of developing a system and sticking to it."

Network Like You Mean It: The Definitive Handbook for Business and Personal Networking

Business Culture

You are unique. You have something very special to offer. So do many other people. But you have a secret weapon: this book. It will teach you how to network—and that’s the one skill that can give you near-perfect equality of opportunity. 80% of America’s job openings are never advertised. Networking can help you get those jobs. Employers need to see you as you really are. Networking lets you show them. Networking gives you contacts to get you in the door and advice from people who’ve been there.   As great networkers know, this isn’t about sucking up or being a phony. It’s about being your best self, creating lifelong connections, and building communities of people who help each other.   One step at a time, this book will help you overcome your doubts and fears, and gain all these powerful benefits. It’s authored by three people who’ve been there—including Dr. Renee Thompson, past Officer of the National Coalition of 100 Black Women. They’ve done it. You can, too—and it’s the #1 key to your success!    Real answers to the networking questions  black professionals ask   Real solutions to the networking problems  black professionals face    • Why should I spend time networking when I’m already  so busy? • How do I network when I don’t know anyone “important”? • How can I work with the contacts I already have? • Who should I try to meet? • How do I network when I don’t have much  work experience yet? • How do I network with someone I might not like? • What should I talk about? What shouldn’t I talk about? • What’s the best way to follow up? • How do I overcome fears about whether I’m good enough? • Won’t people just judge me based on the color of my skin? • How do I ask for help without compromising  my self-respect? • What can I really get out of social networks like LinkedIn or Facebook? • How do I develop a personal “brand” that works for me?

Networking for Black Professionals: Nonstop Business Networking That Will Change Your Life

Faulkner, Michael Lawrence

Thompson, N. Renee

Find the people who will help you achieve your goals and dreams. Grow your network by building on the strengths you already have. Keep your network alive and vibrant for a lifetime. Learn that true Networking is a Life skill and that the 'opposite of networking is not working'. Discover why the word "Networking" is often misunderstood. Realize that 80% of new jobs and opportunities are never advertised- Networking will open those doors. Networking will help you build the career you want. And the life you want.Networking IS building mutual relationships with great people, sharing what you have to offer them and discovering how you can both help each other. This book is build on easy practice techniques to make you more comfortable and tools to organize your process so you can use your limited time most efficiently. Above all, discover what Networking really is:- Giving first, learning from the remarkable people you meet and building relationships that benefit everyone.Real answers to the 'networking' questions everyone asksReal solutions to the 'networking' challenges everyone faces

Networking That Really Works: Do it Right and Get Results

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Essential Business Networking: Tips, Tactics, and Tools You Can Use

Network Like You Mean It: The Definitive Handbook for Business and Personal Networking

Networking for Black Professionals: Nonstop Business Networking That Will Change Your Life

Networking That Really Works: Do it Right and Get Results