http://www.jibberjobber.com/blog/2007/02/06/when-networking-isnt-networking/ advocacy for the job seeker Sat, 20 Mar 2010 05:51:58 -0600 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 http://www.jibberjobber.com/blog/2007/02/06/when-networking-isnt-networking/comment-page-1/#comment-7798 Carolynn Duncan Thu, 08 Feb 2007 07:17:44 +0000 http://www.jibberjobber.com/blog/archives/379#comment-7798 I like the new Utah Business Bloggers dinner. :) I like the new Utah Business Bloggers dinner.

]]> http://www.jibberjobber.com/blog/2007/02/06/when-networking-isnt-networking/comment-page-1/#comment-7522 Tiffany Tue, 06 Feb 2007 17:44:58 +0000 http://www.jibberjobber.com/blog/archives/379#comment-7522 I find that things which are specifically called "networking events" are generally where my lowest quality contacts come from. Much better are professional development events in the industry you're looking for work in, if they're available. Symposiums, discussion groups, trade association events, etc. are all good ways to get your networking on, learn something news, and avoid the people who are desperate and terrible at networking. I find that things which are specifically called “networking events” are generally where my lowest quality contacts come from. Much better are professional development events in the industry you’re looking for work in, if they’re available. Symposiums, discussion groups, trade association events, etc. are all good ways to get your networking on, learn something news, and avoid the people who are desperate and terrible at networking.

]]> http://www.jibberjobber.com/blog/2007/02/06/when-networking-isnt-networking/comment-page-1/#comment-7511 Jason Tue, 06 Feb 2007 15:58:56 +0000 http://www.jibberjobber.com/blog/archives/379#comment-7511 Carl - I totally agree. Actually, one of my goals during a formal networking "event" is to invite someone to lunch, so the real relationship-building can begin! Carl – I totally agree. Actually, one of my goals during a formal networking “event” is to invite someone to lunch, so the real relationship-building can begin!

]]> http://www.jibberjobber.com/blog/2007/02/06/when-networking-isnt-networking/comment-page-1/#comment-7508 Restaurant Jobs Tue, 06 Feb 2007 15:42:17 +0000 http://www.jibberjobber.com/blog/archives/379#comment-7508 I really like one on one's... either live or by phone. You really get a chance to learn and understand something about the person you are networking with. I really like one on one’s… either live or by phone. You really get a chance to learn and understand something about the person you are networking with.

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