3 Types of Networking, When to Do Them, and Why?
Melissa Palmer, MS, CPC
Executive & Leadership Coach | Career Strategist | Adjunct Faculty & Speaker
If you’re like most people, the thought of reaching out to people you don’t know sounds like as much fun as a trip to the dentist.?
You know you need to do it, but you dread it every step of the way.? The transactional nature of these types of interactions is ripe with the “ick” factor!
By understanding that there are actually different types of networking, it’s easier to:
Each of the 3 types of networking has a different purpose, each is essential, but each one is conducted in different ways at different times.?
By gaining clarity on what you’re doing and why, it gets easier to relax, be yourself, and (perhaps!) even enjoy the conversations that unfold!
Networking is not just the foundation of any successful job search, it’s the key to exploring career paths, sharing knowledge, accessing resources, staying visible, learning real-time market insights, contributing to a community, and fostering long-term relationships.
Type 1:?CONNECTING
Get Active in Your Areas of Professional Interest
When: ?Always
Why?:? Intrinsic interest, curiosity, thought leadership, continual learning, staying on top of your field, and making sure you have laid the groundwork for Type 2 and Type 3 to occur with ease.
Type 2: EXPLORING
Find Your Guides
When:? When considering a transition or you’re not sure what direction to go in.
Why?:? Gather information, advice, and insights you can’t get through online research; and to lay the relational bridge to where you might want to go next.
Type 3:? ASKING??????????????
Actively Hunting
When:?When actively job searching
Why?:?70-80% of jobs are gotten through networking; referrals and recommendations are your most effective strategies for getting eyes on your resume; help hiring managers and recruiters minimize risk by becoming a more known quantity.
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Forming connections is a process and a skill.?
Your Turn
Learn the:
You are needed in this world.?
Your skills and talents are needed.?
You have important work to do.?
Let’s get you connected to your network,
and achieving your full potential!
If you’d like help with this,?let's schedule a time to talk!??Working on this with the support of a coach can give you the support and confidence you need to move forward one step at a time.?
Cheering you on!
Melissa, MS, CPC
Career Counselor and Coach - Job Search Strategy | Career Choice & Change | Resume ? Facilitating Successful Mid-Career Transitions
1 年This is an excellent reminder that job and career seekers need to focus as much on conversations as applications! Thank you, too, Melissa, for reminding us that we can be genuine and reciprocal when “talking shop” with others. Human beings are naturally curious about each other’s experiences! That is what networking is all about ideally, right?
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