As discussed at the beginning of this series, networking is crucial to career advancement. However, collecting business cards and having lunches with associates is not enough to make a positive impact on your goals.  When reaching out to people, you must be intentional, and social media allows for that intention. Social media [...]

There are plenty of times people find themselves “stuck” in a conversation with someone that seems like it will never end. This article examines strategies to try when your time is being monopolized, that won’t make you seem rude. Whether you just had an extremely interesting conversation with a possible new contact [...]

One never knows when an opportunity to make a new connection will present itself. Networking can happen at a social event, online, or at a business conference. Making new connections is important, not only for your personal life, but also your professional one. Knowing how to foster those new connections is a [...]