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Tag Archives: networking
How to Stand Out in Your Profession
I talked about standing out a bit in my blog on resume writing, but this will be an element in the book-in-progress, so I thought I’d take another, more detailed whack at it.
Coworking as Community-Building
This is a bit off-topic for this blog, but trust me: the connections to freelance technical writing will become clear.
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.
Making Connections
I really don’t know where I picked up the habit of helping others connect, but I’ve been doing it since at least the early ’90s. A lady friend was at odds about what to do with her career, so I … Continue reading
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.