Networking

This past weekend, we learned that 50 million Facebook users had their personal information harvested by political firm Cambridge Analytica, which sought to use that data to influence voter choices in the U.S. presidential election, according to reports in The New York Times and The Observer. The scandal has prompted outrage from U.S. and U.K. lawmakers demanding to know … Read More

So with the first day of the new season arriving on March 20, it’s the perfect time to apply your spring cleaning mentality to both your mind and career. Here are some ways to shake off the winter blues and enter spring with a new sense of passion. Read More

So you’re at a networking event and have had a great chat with someone new, but there are a handful of other people you’d still like to introduce yourself to. Instead of waiting for the conversation to end organically, consider using one of these four methods to keep moving forward. Read More

We know we’re supposed to listen to each other, but how often do you actually sit quietly, put away your phone and hear every single word someone has to say? … Read More

One of the most effective and impactful ways to exceed in your career — regardless of industry, skill set or function — is to create lasting bonds with like-minded individuals. This makes networking one of those necessary evils that should fall high on your list of career-building priorities. Read More

When it comes to networking events, there’s a whole world of topics that you could potentially ask someone about. So why not ask about something appropriate that will let you in on who they really are? Here are a few lighthearted icebreaker questions that you can use when you want to get to know someone. Read More

In addition to knowing when and why to make a referral or casual introduction, it’s also important to think about the potential fallout. Read More

We can all agree that socializing in person is important, but increasingly difficult and confusing after all that screen time. Here are some things to help socialize successfully. Read More

This is where executives go wrong when they network, the best ways to avoid these pitfalls, and what to do if you make these networking mistakes. Read More