Successful Networking
How to Build New Networks for Career and Company Progression
1st Edition
Published on 3. June 2010
208 pages
978-0-7494-5915-4 (ISBN)
Description
The benefits of networking are many - improving the chances of keeping a job, getting a new one, career progression, learning how to get along with others and improving personal effectiveness and company performance.
Successful Networking is designed to remove the fear factor and encourage people to make the effort to 'network for success'. It gives you advice and guidance on handling any social or workplace situation that could be awkward. People are complex, and a lack of awareness of 'soft skills' can cause endless workplace challenges. Knowing that you have the ability to deal with all those you'll encounter will increase your self-confidence. With detailed information on the role of networking in the virtual community, which is essential knowledge for everyone today, this book is vital reading for anyone who wishes to stay ahead of the pack.
Successful Networking is designed to remove the fear factor and encourage people to make the effort to 'network for success'. It gives you advice and guidance on handling any social or workplace situation that could be awkward. People are complex, and a lack of awareness of 'soft skills' can cause endless workplace challenges. Knowing that you have the ability to deal with all those you'll encounter will increase your self-confidence. With detailed information on the role of networking in the virtual community, which is essential knowledge for everyone today, this book is vital reading for anyone who wishes to stay ahead of the pack.
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Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
Edition type
New edition
File size
0,43 MB
ISBN-13
978-0-7494-5915-4 (9780749459154)
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06/2010
1st Edition
Kogan Page Ltd
€27.90
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Person
Frances Kay, now retired, was a consultant to specialist firms and assisted them in establishing and developing corporate networks and relationships for business development. In addition to her many years of work experience covering politics, diplomatic service and law, Frances has published over twenty business books including Understanding NLP and Understanding Emotional Intelligence, both published by Kogan Page. She is a former editor of The Good Retirement Guide, also published by Kogan Page.
Content
Chapter - 00: Introduction; Chapter - 01: Confidence and motivation to network; Chapter - 02: Finding the right networks; Chapter - 03: Networking groups; Chapter - 04: Networking in the virtual community; Chapter - 05: Business cards; Chapter - 06: First impressions; Chapter - 07: The art of conversation; Chapter - 08: Coping with rejection; Chapter - 09: The elevator pitch; Chapter - 10: Following up; Chapter - 11: Sharing information and contacts; Chapter - 12: Managing and growing your network
