Taking the Work Out of Networking

🌟 Taking the Work Out of Networking: A Stress-Free Guide to Making & Keeping Great Connections 🌟

Course Headline:

A stress-free guide to making and keeping great connections, leveraging your network, and advancing your career.

Welcome to a more authentic and less intimidating approach to networking! Traditional ideas of networking as a transactional or high-pressure activity can make it feel artificial and draining. But what if I told you that networking could be an organic and enjoyable way to enrich your life professionally and personally? This course, led by seasoned tech industry professional Karen Wickre, is here to transform your perspective on networking.

Why Networking Is More Than Just Job Hunting: Networking is a lifelong endeavor that transcends job searches. It's about forming genuine connections that can last throughout your career and beyond. In today's job market, the average worker may hold a dozen jobs over their lifetime. The people you meet at each stage aren't just contacts; they're part of your network—a group of allies and friends who provide support, advice, and opportunities as you navigate your professional journey.

The Art of Keeping In Touch: The key to building a robust, lifelong network is maintaining those connections. With the ever-changing job landscape, it's crucial to stay in touch with the people who matter to you. Karen's experience in Silicon Valley has taught her the value of "loose touch" — staying connected through various channels without necessarily meeting face-to-face regularly. This approach allows for a wide yet meaningful network that can support your career growth.

Practical Steps and Philosophical Insights: This course will guide you through both the practical steps of networking, such as using LinkedIn, Twitter, and email effectively, and the philosophical aspects of staying open and curious when meeting new people. You'll learn how to:

• Discover why building connections is beneficial throughout your career.
• Cultivate an authentic web of connections with people you genuinely like and respect.
• Identify online tools that facilitate maintaining a wide network virtually.
• Determine the best ways to network within your current job.
• Recognize the importance of keeping track of and staying in touch with your contacts.

Join Karen Wickre on a Journey to Authentic Networking: Karen's personal story illustrates the power of networking done right. As an introvert who values her quiet time, she has built a network across industries, roles, and locations through genuine connections and loose touch maintenance. Now, she's here to share her wisdom with you.

Course Features:

• CPE Eligible: Earn Continuing Professional Education (CPE) credits by completing this course.

• Learning Objectives:

  1. Explain the benefits of networking in today's career landscape.
  2. Define the concept of "loose touch" and how it can be beneficial.
  3. Describe ways to leverage your contacts when you need assistance or support.
  4. Discover effective use of LinkedIn for expanding and maintaining professional connections.
  5. Identify strategies for using Twitter to network and grow your professional presence.
  6. State the value of email in fostering long-term professional relationships.
  7. Explain how networking can be an ongoing activity that parallels farming, requiring care and nurturing over time.

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Embark on this journey with Karen Wickre and transform your approach to networking. It's time to let go of the stress associated with networking and embrace a more fulfilling way to connect, collaborate, and thrive in your professional life! 🤝💪