From Hesitant to Handshake: An Introvert's Guide to Networking

By Quenton Watkins

From Hesitant to Handshake, is a 21st-century approach to networking from an introvert's perspective.
In this book, I will teach you how to successfully jump start your career and start lining up those ideal interviews all through the power of networking. You’ve already done the work to make yourself an ideal candidate for all those positions you want, but always seem to end up on the outside looking in. Trust me, I’ve been there and so have many others.

You have probably been told the only way to really network is to go to large networking events with tons of people and hand out as many business cards and resumes as possible. Not only can this be overwhelming but it can be extremely ineffective. As an introvert, I’ve been able to come up with a system for networking that not only fits my personality but one that also has a high degree of success.
In order to truly put yourself in the best possible position when applying for potential positions at top companies you have to do more than just submit your application online, especially in today’s competitive job market. How many positions have you applied for online and never heard anything back? If you were like me, probably a lot. But this doesn’t have to continue to happen to you. In this book, I will show you how to stand out, get noticed by top companies, and start landing interviews.

I will walk you through the steps to go from hesitant networker to the confident handshake after accepting your ideal job offer.
What to expect from this book:
•How to start building your Network
•Ways to get exposure with companies where you want to work
•How to get your name in the top 10% of job applicants
•Exact scripts to use when communicating with potential employers
•Quick tips to help you stand out and more!

Whether you're a new graduate, young professional or even experienced in your career there are things you can learn that will help you become a more effective networker and take your career to the next level!

About the Author:
Quenton Watkins is currently a practicing civil engineer working for one of the top engineering design firms in the country. Despite being an introvert, he was able to come up with specific techniques and scripts that aided him in networking several job offers from top 10 companies in his field. Now as a young professional he wants to teach you these exact techniques to help you take your career to the next level!

• Language: English
• Publisher: Quenton Watkins
• Release date: Feb 18, 2016
• ISBN: 9781310320088

Quenton Watkins

Author Quenton Watkins a graduate of North Carolina State University and is currently a practicing civil engineer working for one of the top engineering design firms in the country. He has developed a passion for helping others which is inspired him to write material to help others have successful and rewarding careers.

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From Hesitant to Handshake:

An Introvert’s Guide to Networking

By: Quenton Watkins

From Hesitant to Handshake: An Introvert’s Guide to Networking

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Table of Contents

Pregame

Why Network at all?

A look into my networking journey

First Half

Start networking without leaving your house

How I started landing interviews

Who should you contact

Second Half

Frame your networking pickup line

Develop your networking skill set

Powerful networking tips

Overtime

Follow Up (How to get referrals)

Conclusion (Recap)

Pregame

Introduction

Why network at all?

The fundamental question that needs to be answered before really jumping into the book, Why should you even network at all? For those of us who networking doesn’t just come naturally to it’s easy to find reasons not to. From trying to rationalize how you could be successful without it to thinking your resume will do the work for you, to trying to do the bare minimum to get by. When it comes down to it effective networking is an essential part of career success no matter what field you are in.

80% of Jobs are found through networking

Speaking from my personal experience with going through looking to start my career right after college as well as changing companies; just submitting an application has never been enough. Especially when applying for a career position, these types of jobs are more competitive than ever these days. When job applicant pools can be 500-2000 people for one position thinking your resume will stand out by just