professional Networking Strategies

5/30/2013

In todays professional market, it is all about "who you know." Due to the advancement in technology, professional networking can now be done through such sites as LinkedIn. The benefit to having a profile on LinkedIn is that it allows you to connect with other people that have the same professional work experience or interest as you. Using technology allows for you to network with a variety of people that are all over the world with just a click of a button. The days have past where it takes days to hear back from someone in regards to job positions because the only communication was from Phone or snail mail. Now we have social sites, video conferencing and email that allows for faster communication and it is convenient.
The best ways to network without using technology is attend various events that are specific to your interest or experience. Job fairs, company conventions, specialized groups are just a few ways to network. Another way to network is by attending meetings by your employer will allow for you to connect and interact with other colleagues and provide personal interaction.
Both networking strategies are great so it just depends on your preference. I prefer both because they each have great benefits.

5 Comments

Jordan Glessner

5/30/2013 09:11:02 pm

LinkedIn has allowed me to stay connected with my undergrad Professors. They continue to keep me updated on local professional development sessions, or National conventions that would be beneficial. Sometimes we get distracted with day to day life, this has kept my eyes open to the opportunities I was given in college and how important it is to stay up to date. This will also allow more networking, as I stay in contact with these influential people, and I can spread the word to future students.

Arthur Berlanga

6/1/2013 05:05:03 am

You make some great points. I couldn't agree more when you stated that, "In todays professional market, it is all about 'who you know.'' I know especially in the world of coaching positions; it's all about who you know. I know many of my ex-teammates and coaches who are in a there current coaching position due to knowing someone on the staff, and, as a result, they brought them on to be part of the coaching staff. You also mention that, "Using technology allows for you to network with a variety of people that are all over the world with just a click of a button. The days have past where it takes days to hear back from someone in regards to job positions because the only communication was from Phone or snail mail. Now we have social sites, video conferencing and email that allows for faster communication and it is convenient." This occurs daily. You bring up great strategies and that are extremely relevant in today's way of connecting professionally.

Kilynn Woods link

6/2/2013 11:06:21 am

I also prefer to use technology and strategies without technology when networking. When I network I am meeting other people, but it is just as important to stand out somehow. If you were at a convention with hundreds of others I try to think of a way to stand out compared to the rest. One way I do this is by following up with a letter in the mail. Not many people use snail mail anymore, so this usually allows me to be memorable a week or two later when that person has already forgotten everyone else. You have some great ideas when it comes to networking. Thank you for sharing.

Brandon Ellis

6/3/2013 03:47:49 am

I thought your assessment that "who you know" is as important as what you know is very accurate. You can be the best coach in the world, and if nobody knows you, you're not going to get recruits or job opportunities. People are the best resources for information, and it seems logical to reach out to them where they are, be it on LinkedIn or Facebook.

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Melissa

6/3/2013 05:36:24 am

Shannon,
I really enjoyed reading your thoughts on Professional Networking. One thing you mention was about Professional Networking is really about "Who you know," and I could not agree with you even more. I also believe professional networking is all about "Who you know," and that is the bottom line. Yes, technology does help making communication more faster but it is all about "Who" you are talking to, in order for you to move up the ladder in your field of expertise.

Shannon I enjoyed reading your blog!

Melissa Gutierrez

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