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Smart Networking by   Kacey McCormack, Guest Author   on   June 21, 2014   Networking is essential for career success. Yet, there are right and wrong ways to do it. For example, it’s critical to find mentors who are willing to help you, but if you monopolize the time of someone you just met, act like a know it all, ask them questions that are too broad or that could have been found with a quick internet search, or do not show gratitude for their time or the information they have shared with you, they may not be excited about meeting with you again.   Some tips for good networking include: Preparing in advance for interviews, Scheduling a time to meet with a mentor or potential mentor rather than just dropping in and trying to network, Asking questions that show interest in the person with whom you are meeting, Writing thank you notes after meeting with someone, and Staying in touch after networking. Also, remember that networking is a two way ...

Good Networking/Bad Networking by   Mikki Sherwood   on   September 15, 2014   **********************GUEST AUTHOR KACEY MCCORMACK Networking is essential for career success. Bad networking can harm career success, but good networking can help you get a desired job and to move up in that job. Good networking is a positive experience for both parties. Some tips for good networking include: Preparing in advance for interviews scheduling a time to network rather than just dropping in and trying to network asking questions that show interest in the person with whom you are meeting writing thank you notes after meeting with someone staying in touch after networking Networking is a two way street and should be done by both parties. Give back to the people you network with by helping them in some way in order to show that you are not only taking from them, but willing to help as well. Resource Navarro, A. (2011). Good networking/Bad networking.  Ph...