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Listener Questions about Networking

By July 21, 2020No Comments
J. Kelly Hoey - Build Your Dream Network

In this episode, Kelly answers several listener questions she’s received, including requests for advice from a stay-at-home mom returning to work, a recent undergrad who studied overseas and doesn’t know how to kick-start the job search process back home in the US, and a listener wondering how to gracefully exit an awkward networking conversation.

Key takeaways:

  • Know what you want. People can give you better advice when you have a defined goal.
  • Know your values. Worthwhile connections share your values.
  • Know your fellow alumni. Check in with career services of the school you attended; alumni are some of your most valuable networking connections.
  • Know your network. Don’t overlook the community and friends you interact with regularly.

What to listen for:

  • 00:38    What advice would you give career changers?
  • 02:20    Why you need to lose the transactional “how can you help me” mindset in networking
  • 03:13    How to exit conversations that have become awkward at networking events
  • 04:07    How can I find my network as a recent undergraduate student?
  • 05:36    I’m a stay at home mom seeking a new career; how do I build a network from scratch?

Quotes:

“You want to start down the road to a new career with a clearly defined objective.” [01:07]

Resources: Turn to pages 26 and 59 of Build Your Dream Network to learn how to build a network from scratch!

What is your networking question? Email Kelly at admin@jkellyhoey.co.

Listen to this episode of the Build Your Dream Network podcast on Apple podcasts (and subscribe to the podcast too!).

J. Kelly Hoey

Networking Expert + Career Transformation Coach + Author + Speaker, Kelly Hoey looks at "networking" through a new, modern, fresh lens, offering you (who are pursuing and perhaps struggling with your big ambitions), advice on how to connect for success in a hyper-connected world that is woefully short in its attention span. Her network-building advice is relatable, instilling confidence with actionable insights and practical information. www.jkelyhoey.co