Networking Skills: 3-in-1 Guide to Master Business Networking, Personal Social Network & Networking for Introverts

By Theodore Kingsley

Networking Skills - 3 Manuscripts in 1 Book, Including: How to Network, How to Develop Your Career and How to Find a Job.

 

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HOW TO NETWORK:

7 Easy Steps to Master Personal Networking, Small Talk, Business Networking Events & Networking Skills.

 

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• Language: English
• Publisher: Theodore Kingsley
• Release date: Jul 26, 2023
• ISBN: 9781088224908

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Networking Skills

3 Manuscripts in 1 Book, Including: How to Network, How to Develop Your Career and How to Find a Job

Theodore Kingsley

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Book 3: How to Find a Job

Book 4: How to Prepare for Job Interviews

Book 5: How to Brand Yourself

Book 6: How to Network

Book 7: How to Develop Your Career

Book 8: How to Change Careers

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Table of Contents

Networking Skills

More by Theodore Kingsley

Copyright

Table of Contents

Book 1: How to Network

Table of Contents

Book 2: How to Develop Your Career

Table of Contents

Book 3: How to Find a Job

Table of Contents

More by Theodore Kingsley

Book 1: How to Network

7 Easy Steps to Master Personal Networking, Small Talk, Business Networking Events & Networking Skills

Theodore Kingsley

Table of Contents

Networking Skills

More by Theodore Kingsley

Copyright

Table of Contents

Book 1: How to Network

Table of Contents

Introduction

Chapter 1: Step 1 - Identify Your Contacts

Where to Start?

The Network You Already Have

Who Makes a Good Contact?

Nurturing Your Network

Maintaining the Network as You Build It

Chapter 2: Step 2 - Get Over Your Shyness

Start with Getting to Know the Other Person Before

Listen First and Find Common Ground

Reject the Fear of Rejection

Plan Your Message Out Before You Meet

Practice Often and Regularly. Make Networking a Habit!

Chapter 3: Step 3 - Master Your Social Skills

Mastering the Handshake

Mastering Active Listening

Mastering Eye Contact

Mastering Empathy

Chapter 4: Step 4 - Find Ways to Help the Other Person

Help Others

Chapter 5: Step 5 - Make Yourself Stand Out (In a Good Way!)

Research Your Networking Event

Making Interesting Business Cards

Approach Conversations

Have Meaningful Conversations

Always Follow Up

Chapter 6: Step 6 - Focus on People Rather than Positions

Network with People Regardless of Position

Help People as Much as Possible

Be Patient

Prioritize Being Face to Face

Collaborate as Much as Possible

Chapter 7: Step 7 - Maintain Generosity and Gratitude

Generosity and Networking

Gratitude and Networking

Conclusion

Book 2: How to Develop Your Career

Table of Contents

Introduction

Chapter 1: Step 1 - Identifying Your Goals

Why You Need a Goal

Setting Professional Goals

Maintaining Motivation

Chapter 2: Step 2 - Identifying Your Strengths and Weaknesses

The Power of Self-Awareness

Identifying Strengths

Identifying Weaknesses

Using Your Strengths to Support Your Weaknesses

Chapter 3: Step 3 - Get a Game Plan

Create a Purpose Statement

Focus, Focus, Focus

Control What You Can

Focus on the Future

Chapter 4: Step 4 - Network, Network, Network!

The Importance of Networking

Creating a Network

Chapter 5: Step 5 - Take All Opportunities

Why We Pass Up Things, We Shouldn’t

The Power of Opportunity

Taking Opportunities When Offered

Chapter 6: Step 6 - Be Accountable

Create a Mission Statement

Lists

Reward Yourself for Successes

One Task at a Time

Emphasize Your Strengths While Supporting Weaknesses

Chapter 7: Step 7 - Always Strive for Better

Read Daily

Make Car Time Productive

Focus on Bettering Yourself

Always Set a New Goal

Conclusion

Book 3: How to Find a Job

Table of Contents

Introduction

Chapter 1: Step 1 - Consider Your Skillset

What Is a Skillset?

What Are Your Skillsets?

Developing Your Skillsets

Chapter 2: Step 2 - Updating and Preparing Your Resume

What Goes on a Resume?

Respond to the Job Application

Describe and Focus on Accomplishments (Not Responsibilities)

Emphasizing Transferable Skills

Focus on Abilities

Ensure Social Media Matches the Resume

Chapter 3: Step 3 - Consider the Kinds of Companies You Wish to Work For

Consider Staff Turnover

Consider Company Performance

Consider Work-Life Balance

Consider Company Culture

Consider What the Company Offers You

Consider the Purpose You Wish to Live

Chapter 4: Step 4 - Start Planning and Make Your List

Determine Your Career Goals

List Your Strengths and Skills

Brainstorm Choices

Build Your To-Do List with Job Search Activities

Create Your Job Application Strategy

Organize Your List and Apply

Chapter 5: Step 5 - Networking

Do It in Person

Offer to Help the Other Person

Fight off Fear

Patience is a Virtue

Build the Relationship Before the Resume

Don’t Forget Online Networking

Reach Out

Chapter 6: Step 6 - Identify Your References

Who Makes a Good Reference?

Who to Leave Off the Reference List

Asking Your References for Permission

What to Do When Covertly Seeking a New Job

What to Give the References You Choose

Chapter 7: Step 7 - Apply for the Jobs

Be Prepared

Read ALL Instructions Before Beginning

Be as Neat as Possible

Be Honest

Be Thorough

Focus on What You Offer

Be Concise and Clear

Double- and Triple-Check for Errors

Conclusion

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Introduction

Welcome to How to Network. In this world, who you know matters immensely. Careers and success are all about who you know and what they can do for you, and this is exactly why one of the biggest keys to professional success is networking. Through networking, you can find new jobs or find people that can help you to achieve whatever you have set out to do. It can help you find new investors or customers. It can help you find people that could even become long-term clients. Through networking, you will be able to get those great professionals—and it all happens simply and organically.

But, to get that point of organic growth and relationship building, you have some serious considerations to make, and perhaps the biggest of them all is figuring out how to get started. If you are shy or simply unfamiliar with the process, networking can seem intimidating. It can seem terrifying to go up to people who are clearly more experienced in the industry that you are in. It can be difficult to ask random people to provide you with those connections or to build up that rapport over time. However, it doesn’t have to be as scary as you think it is. If you want to be able to build up a good network, you can do so with just a few simple steps.

Networking might not come naturally to us all, especially to those who are shyer, but one thing is true: Networking is a skill that can be learned. It’s something that you can use to build up relationships with people that are beneficial. However, it is not about what they can do for you—it is about paving a two-way street. Networking is all about making sure that both of you are able to provide for each other. It is all about being able to ensure that both of you are capable of giving to each other and making sure that you both feel confident and competent in the situation that you are in. Networking should be one of those things that you both walk away from feeling good about. It should allow both of you to feel a bit better knowing that you have someone else to contact if you need it.

Within this guide, we are going to discuss what you will need to do to get started with networking with ease. It is something that you can learn to do to build your confidence and begin to feel more stable and comfortable professionally. All you have to do is step out, get to know some people, and take a chance. If you can commit to that, you can commit to making real, meaningful change and progress in your own personal networks. Whether you are new to the field or simply shy and looking to find some networking, this guide is for you.

Anyone can learn to network appropriately—you just have to be willing to put yourself out there, even if it is little by little. You can even start slowly and network with your friends and family before expanding, little by little. You can actually greatly expand your horizons just through these connections that you may not have even realized that you had.

Let’s get started!

Chapter 1: Step 1 - Identify Your Contacts

Almost all adults that work will need some degree of networking. If you are in the workforce, you will need to be able to connect to other people. You will need allies on your side that will help you to make those good connections and help you to get what you need. The market is competitive, and the sooner that you are able to make those important, meaningful changes, the sooner you will be able to successfully navigate as well. All you will need to do is ensure that you are on the right track.

Where to Start?

However, if you are just starting out or don’t know what you are doing, you might not know what to do. You might not know where to go or who to ask for help, and that is a major problem. Networks and relationships with people will help you and are among some of the most important aspects of your professional career. You want to have these connections with people—but to start, you have to reach out in the first place. Now, some people are simply lucky and will run into people who can help. Others have enough rapport and social standing that people approach them instead. If you are just starting out,