Author: Michael Scaletti Whether you work for a small business, a startup, a multinational corporation, are a contractor, or own your own business, one thing remains consistent. It’s all about who you know. Or maybe, more accurately, who you meet. According to multiple, peer-reviewed studies, simply being in an open network instead of a closed one is the best predictor of career success. This means meeting new people and straying outside your social comfort zone. And this mea

Author: Cheryl Simpson and Jenna Arcand Source: Work It Daily It’s that time of year again, when job seekers think they may as well stop looking for a job throughout the holiday season. No one will be hiring anyway, so you may as well take the rest of the year off, right? Not true, according to HR and job search experts. Although some companies may have no budget left for hiring, others still have openings they need to fill by the end of the fiscal year. That means it’s unwi

Author: Elizabeth Webster and Meghan McFee Source: Work For Good A digital profile is the new first impression: Potential employers often see it before they meet you. Your online presence shows a glimpse into your personality. And, more importantly to potential employers, your digital profile offers insights into your accomplishments and – this one’s important – insight into your judgement. Since virtually anyone can access social media sites, or find their way around securi

This is kind of an abstract post, so I’ll ask some questions up front for you to think about as you read over it — what are your best professional networking tips, particularly regarding how to build your network, and then how to maintain a network? Which networks, associations and affiliations have been the most fruitful and the most enjoyable for you? Have you seen a lot of overlap and “lucky coincidences” between your various networks, associations and affiliations? I’ve b

Is networking important for building your career? The use of networking as a career-building tool is nothing new. It is possible that you may be doing it without even being aware of it. The problem is not in the concept itself but in its execution. Here, in this post, we will try to understand how to do it right. Professional networking is not about pestering people, who you have met only once, for jobs. It is not about smooth talking to all your contacts. It is not about ema

Is networking important for building your career? The use of networking as a career-building tool is nothing new. It is possible that you may be doing it without even being aware of it. The problem is not in the concept itself but in its execution. Here, in this post, we will try to understand how to do it right. Professional networking is not about pestering people, who you have met only once, for jobs. It is not about smooth talking to all your contacts. It is not about ema

Effective networking is a skill that every professional should attempt to improve on. Talking with strangers and making quick connections may come easily to some people but prove to be quite difficult for others. Unfortunately, I fall into that ‘other’ category… I will be the first to admit that I have a hard time talking to people when I first meet them. No, I don’t necessarily hate people, it’s just that I would rather sit back and observe the scene first. Although this typ

Savvy salespeople know that their current customers are their best source of future sales and their best way to make more money. Do you manage your career the same way? Do you look at your current employer as your best way to make more money? Do you network inside your company? Or do you regard networking as something that you will only do if you lose your job? The Research — How to Make More Money & Find Career Happiness 2009 research findings from Hans-Georg Wolff and Klaus

The ever-important networking event. Some people love them. Others hate them. No matter how you feel about them, it is hard to ignore their value. Regardless of what line of work someone is in, being able to get out and talk to new people and make connections is valuable. For a lot of people, networking events can generate leads or new business opportunities. Others are able to find new employment or opportunities to collaborate. Most importantly, networking events allow part

Every Friday we put together a list of the weekend events we think look most interesting and provide them here. Keep in mind there is always a lot more going on, and all it takes is a little digging to find something that will be the perfect activity for you. Click on any of the event titles for a link to the event. Friday, December 4 Youth Impact Hub Oakland Film And Fellowship Showcase The New Parkway, Oakland 6 PM, All Ages Free, $10-20 Suggested Donation “First Friday Sho

This week: A new anti-aging drug, Earth’s water could be native, meaning other planets may be more likely to have water, animal hair could inspire self cleaning devices, computers with neural networks, and google takes aim at heart disease. Alzheimer’s Drug Has Anti-Aging Proporties New research from the Salk Institute shows that the experimental Alzheimer’s drug J147 has a host of unexpected anti-aging effects in animals. The Salk team expanded upon their previous developmen

Whether you’re the outgoing type who’s not afraid to approach anyone or more timid and shy about speaking to people you don’t know, it’s important to set goals with each networking event you attend. By setting goals, you focus on making quality connections rather than coming home with a bunch of business cards for people you may not make contact with again. Networking events vary in size, but regardless of whether it’s 100 attendees or 1,000 attendees, it’s unlikely you’ll ha

This is a fantastic article that appeared in Forbes.com recently about the best ways to find jobs, but don’t forget, The Job Shop can take the work out of the job search for you! Author: Jorg Stegeman Source: Forbes Whether you recently lost your job or are ready to jump ship from your current one, the chances of your getting a new position through the want ads is next to nil. The good news is that there are many other avenues to pursue. Start by updating your resume and you

Most people who network with the end goal of getting hired tell everyone they know that they’re looking for a job. They anxiously ask, “Have you heard of anything?” The usual answer is, “No, but if I hear of something, I’ll contact you.” End of conversation. Dead end. Asking for job opportunities scares away your network When you ask about potential opportunities outright, six bad things happen that make your job search less likely to be successful: You fail to create or deep

Networking: the word so many people hate with a passion and something so few people truly excel at. When I first started a business, I hated networking. I was terrified of approaching strangers who were more “important” than me to pitch myself and my business. I soon found out that if I didn’t get over these social hangups, my business would go nowhere. I had to pitch investors, customers and business partners. It took a lot of trial and error, but I finally figured it out. O