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J. Kelly Hoey - Build Your Dream Network

Let’s All Agree To Stop Growing Our Networks Via Random LinkedIn Connection Requests

I reunited recently for an interview with my friend Marty Wolff, founder and host of the Business Builders Show podcast. One of the questions Marty…

J. Kelly HoeyFebruary 10, 2021

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One Last Thing In The BYDN College Content Series: Follow-Up!

Picture the moment. You’ve successfully made it through endless career fairs, on-campus receptions and/or events hosted by major employers. You’ve been handing out endless copies…

J. Kelly HoeyNovember 12, 2019

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BYDN College Content Series: Working The Room

Sometimes you can’t avoid walking into a room of strangers. And this, likely next to death, public speaking and snakes, evokes our greatest fears when…

J. Kelly HoeyNovember 5, 2019

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Networking Guidance for Interns And College Students Seeking Internships

Internships like majority of jobs, are discovered and filled through networks and personal recommendations. Internships also are how students start building the vital connections that…

J. Kelly HoeyOctober 31, 2019

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BYDN College Content Series: Polish Your Online Profile

In this second post in the series, let's tackle online networking as your reputation does precede you in the digital age. Rather than bemoaning or…

J. Kelly HoeyOctober 29, 2019

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BYDN College Content Series: What Is Networking?

Advice for college (or college-bound) students: relationships are career currency you must invest in. Career success is earned through social interactions - along with hard…

J. Kelly HoeyOctober 22, 2019

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Using Your Network to Jumpstart Your Career

Vision boards and career plans are great when you know what you want to do with your career. But what if you're at a crossroads?…

J. Kelly HoeyOctober 21, 2019

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Networking with Investors

Seeking funding for your startup or business venture? Contrary to popular networking practice, start forging connections with investors well before you need their money. Key…

J. Kelly HoeyOctober 21, 2019

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Tackling the Informational Interview

Informational interviews are networking gold when you’re pursuing a career change or searching for a new job. Don’t flub this golden opportunity by taking a…

J. Kelly HoeyOctober 21, 2019