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Are You Building Your Network Through Friendships or Transactional Relationships?
We all have some notion of what it means to form a friendship, on or off the job. But what, you might ask, is a “transactional relationship?” That, my friends, is a relationship you cultivate for the sole purpose of … Continue reading
How to Make Small Talk in Business Networking Situations
Introverts–of which I am one–usually dread small talk.* In general, “small talk” is simply idle chatter that is designed to interact superficially without asking deep or personal questions about the other person.
Posted in personal, Uncategorized
Tagged introvert, networking, parties, small talk, socializing
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Conference Networking
I’m attending the 43rd Space Congress this week, so today’s blurb will be short. If you’re interested in my thoughts/notes from the event, I’ll post them next week.
Networking Online: How and Why You Should Make the Most of It
At the suggestion of reader and fellow technical communication consultant Larry Kunz, I thought I’d elaborate a bit on the use of networking to find full-time employment or customers.
Posted in careers, freelancing, job hunting, personal
Tagged blogging, branding, networking, online presence
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Networking > Resumes
In a month or two, I’ll be giving a local talk about resume writing and editing (it was going to be this week, but will likely be punted to a little closer to summer). I’m probably shooting myself in the … Continue reading