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Five Strategies Every Woman Should Use to Grow Her Professional Network

She Owns Success

As a female entrepreneur, having the right support network around you can make all the difference in your success and growth. But building and maintaining a strong professional network is not always easy! Of course, networking isn’t just about what others can do for you, it’s also about what you can offer to others.

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Informational Interviews: Not Just For Rookies

Let's Grow Leaders

I used this technique to move to a completely new side of the business, from Verizon to Verizon Wireless and establish an entirely new network (pun intended). Is there someone I could shadow to get to know more about this role? Of course I didn’t call them that.

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Number #1 Factor for Career Success: Increased visibility in Your Job

Career Advancement

We’ve also been told to dress for success , to be a team player, to communicate well, and to network. Is it hard for you to come out of the shadows? We’ve been programmed that those who work hardest get ahead. But we look around and see that isn’t necessary so. All these things are important.

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Ready for a New Opportunity? Here’s What to Do Next

Harvard Professional Development

Even if your current job is not the right fit, you are still likely learning new skills, building your network, and honing in on what your vision for your future will look like. Are there opportunities for growth, such as shadowing one of your more senior colleagues, or participating in additional skills training?

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An A-Z Guide for Successful Career Design

She Owns Success

This could include finding out who in your network is in this career path or similar, or who knows someone, meeting for coffee with someone in this career path, arranging to shadow someone in this career path, or taking a short course. Network & No to Naysayers We know the importance of networking and meeting new people.

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Women Don’t Self-Promote, But Maybe They Should

Harvard Professional Development

Staying in the shadows does not serve you, your manager, your team, or your company.”. Build A Broad Network. Your network of allies should extend beyond your immediate circle. A broad network of allies also includes those outside the company. Join networking and professional organizations. How do I do it?

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6 Tips for a Seamless Transition into the Workforce

CMOE

It might also benefit you to find a colleague to shadow who has experience to share; if you make a good connection, you could even ask him or her to serve as your official mentor. Expand Your External and Internal Networks. Networking is a crucial part of being a successful professional. If an opportunity arises, always take it!