Career Development: Networking Like a Pro
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The document provides tips for networking like a professional. It recommends making a plan by defining your goal, identifying who can help achieve it and where those contacts are located. When introducing yourself, rehearse what you will say, make a good first impression and clarify why you want to talk. Follow up within a week, remind contacts of your discussion, and set up future interactions. Stay visible by researching contacts, reacting to their updates, and regularly reaching out. Collaborate by offering favors, asking for help, and working together. Express gratitude that is timely, genuine and specific. Common networking fails include mooching, one-time outreach without follow up, under-delivering on commitments, and being shy.
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