Networking Events

Here's my revelation for the week: I need to step out of my plastic bubble more often and be around people who are doing interesting things. Staying holed up at home, even if I'm busy with freelance work, means missing opportunities to network, get inspired, and recharge my batteries, which are practically on ...

By Debra Auerbach There's nothing worse than being stuck in an awkward conversation at a party. You can find yourself in the same situation at a networking event. Except at a professional gathering, you have no choice but to act polite and professional, because important career relationships may be at ...

By Emily Driscoll For recent and soon-to-be college grads who are frustrated with their lack of response from sending out countless emails with resume and cover letter attachments, it's time for them to step out from behind the computer. A new study by Millennial Branding and Beyond.com recently reported ...

By Yanik Silver Many of my invite-only gatherings aren't for the faint of heart. From zero-gravity flights to road rallies featuring exotic cars or even sabering champagne bottles, these events demand something different from attendees -- and that is intentional. In business and beyond, I've found ...

By Melissa Cassera Sweaty palms, check. Nervous flutters, check. Dry mouth, check. If you're feeling this way, I'm going to venture to guess you're attending a business networking event where you don't know a single person in the room and are now standing in the corner like a wilted flower hoping ...

If you know you need to network to get that new job or promotion, but you just can't bring yourself to do it because it seems like such a chore, maybe what could help you most is a shift in focus. Scientific Blogging reported on a new study in the Journal of Personality and Social Psychology which showed that ...

Networking is the exchange of information and the cultivation of productive and authentic relationships. More than 70% of people get their jobs through their networks, yet it seems like many people would rather go to the dentist than go to a networking meeting. I hear the excuses on a regular basis. Here are ...