The more I learn about building a better career, and the more I talk
to people that get new jobs or have success in business, the more I
believe that networking is one of the most important things you can do
for your career. It just seems to work better, be more reliable, and
more effective than any other career improvement strategy. Even
blogging, which I think really helps, isn't as effective as having
someone that's willing to recommend you.
I never really knew how to go about networking, but a few years ago I attended Don Gabor's
seminar at the PASS Summit and it was well worth my money. I learned a
lot and have practiced some of his techniques since then. I've even
purchased a few of his books, which contain even more information on how
to better network and work with others.
If you're attending the 2011 PASS Summit, you can see Don's Networking
to Build Business Contacts seminar on Tuesday, Oct 11, from 3-5pm. It
doesn't interfere with the other pre-cons, and if you're going to be in
town, take this seminar. You will learn some practical tips and
exercises you can use to build more contacts, grow your network, and
hopefully use it to advance your career at some point. Even if you don't
need a job, at some point you will and the time to build a network is
before you need it. If you've already registered, call PASS to add this
seminar to your registration, or do it on site.
Don
has become a friend over the last few years, and was helpful in working
on The Mentoring Experiment with me. I find him very insightful and
experienced in the world of business and interpersonal interactions and a
very interesting person. If you get the chance to sit and talk with
Don, take it.
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