Networking & Contacts Articles From effective networking to how much time you should put into networking to leveraging you contacts and more, experts (Webgrrls members, guest contributors and our current/former alliances) guide you through effective networking practices with very useful articles and relevant information to ensure you are meeting the right people.

It easily blends into your life, and your approach to life.

You may think of networking -- making new contacts and spreading the word about yourself or your company -- as slogging to trade shows or meet-and-greet cocktail parties to shake hands and exchange business cards.

But tending to your career doesn't require spending long days in hotel (more...)


E-Networking: Making the Right Contacts
by Sara Tripp
Though the Internet has made communication easier, it's still a cold call. Tricks and tips to finding the right people online.

The Internet age has put a whole new spin on networking. Contacting people through email has become an integral part of job searching, especially in the Internet industry. No more having to make awkward cold calls or having to go to exclusive industry events; now you can network effectively f (more...)


A Job Hunter Asks Why His Netw
by Perri Capell
Question: I have networked with everyone I know, but it has turned up nothing. People seem like they want to help, but they change their minds for some reason. Where do I turn next? Should I start cold calling hiring managers?

Gary: Whoa. Before you begin cold calling hiring managers, let's deal with the networking issue. I can't say for sure, but from the tone of your note, I'm inclined to believe that your networking contacts haven't helped because you haven't asked right.

Networking is simply an overused and poor (more...)

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