Professional Networking

Professional Networking

27mIntermediate2021-05-11

Authors

Dorie Clark

Dorie Clark

Professor of Business Administration and Published Author

Course details

You don't have to be an extrovert to be good at networking, and you don't have to be fake. In this course, former presidential campaign spokeswoman and self-professed introvert Dorie Clark shows you networking strategies that you can personalize to play to your strengths and connect with people you actually like. She helps you identify the most important people in your network and prioritize who is most critical to your success. She also helps you choose which networking events are a valuable use of your time, and shows how you can host one yourself. Then, you'll learn how to start conversations that build real connections, and use social media to network authentically. Last, she helps put all the elements together into a plan you can use to become a better networker.

Topics include:
Prioritizing contacts
Building meaningful connections
Managing your time
Hosting networking events
Networking on social media

Skills covered

Job SearchingCareer DevelopmentLimited Series

Concepts

0. Introduction

  • 01 - Networking the right way

1. Networking with Integrity

  • 02 - Prioritize your most important contacts
  • 03 - Build meaningful connections
  • 04 - Give back when networking to stand out

2. Networking in Person

  • 05 - Choose the right networking events
  • 06 - Manage networking time effectively
  • 07 - Host your own networking event

3. Networking Online

  • 08 - Network through social media
  • 09 - Create content to expand your network
  • 10 - Follow up with contacts to maintain your connection

Conclusion

  • 11 - Get started on your networking plan