Comments on: 5 networking tips for the real world (including the Holy Grail) http://kontrary.com/2008/02/12/5-networking-tips-for-the-real-world-including-the-holy-grail/ Kontrary provides a different take on tech, media and life by Rebecca Thorman. Wed, 08 Feb 2012 02:58:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: 5 Networking Tips for the Real World « 40plusdc blog http://kontrary.com/2008/02/12/5-networking-tips-for-the-real-world-including-the-holy-grail/#comment-6944 5 Networking Tips for the Real World « 40plusdc blog Sun, 25 Dec 2011 16:14:36 +0000 http://kontrary.com/2008/02/12/5-networking-tips-for-the-real-world-including-the-holy-grail/#comment-6944 [...] Advice from someone who gets lots of requests from job seekers looking to network with her, from Kontrary.com. [...] [...] Advice from someone who gets lots of requests from job seekers looking to network with her, from Kontrary.com. [...]

]]> By: Can you have any job that you want? | Modite http://kontrary.com/2008/02/12/5-networking-tips-for-the-real-world-including-the-holy-grail/#comment-2212 Can you have any job that you want? | Modite Mon, 25 Jan 2010 14:32:44 +0000 http://kontrary.com/2008/02/12/5-networking-tips-for-the-real-world-including-the-holy-grail/#comment-2212 [...] – and those are what should show up on your resume, how you should talk about yourself when networking, and what to include when writing your cover [...] [...] – and those are what should show up on your resume, how you should talk about yourself when networking, and what to include when writing your cover [...]

]]> By: 3 Ways to Upgrade College | Modite http://kontrary.com/2008/02/12/5-networking-tips-for-the-real-world-including-the-holy-grail/#comment-2211 3 Ways to Upgrade College | Modite Mon, 11 Jan 2010 02:56:23 +0000 http://kontrary.com/2008/02/12/5-networking-tips-for-the-real-world-including-the-holy-grail/#comment-2211 [...] architects, graphic designers, lawyers and entrepreneurs, all of whom can share insights from real-world experiences that full-time academics haven’t had.” Professors who solely exist in the academic vacuum will [...] [...] architects, graphic designers, lawyers and entrepreneurs, all of whom can share insights from real-world experiences that full-time academics haven’t had.” Professors who solely exist in the academic vacuum will [...]

]]> By: No “A for Effort:” How Colleges Fail Generation Y | Modite http://kontrary.com/2008/02/12/5-networking-tips-for-the-real-world-including-the-holy-grail/#comment-2210 No “A for Effort:” How Colleges Fail Generation Y | Modite Wed, 06 Jan 2010 05:07:59 +0000 http://kontrary.com/2008/02/12/5-networking-tips-for-the-real-world-including-the-holy-grail/#comment-2210 [...] anymore, then why are colleges and universities still set up that way? Why aren’t students prepared for the real world? And why are educational institutions scrambling to protect traditional hierarchies and predict the [...] [...] anymore, then why are colleges and universities still set up that way? Why aren’t students prepared for the real world? And why are educational institutions scrambling to protect traditional hierarchies and predict the [...]

]]> By: How to pitch for what you want | Modite http://kontrary.com/2008/02/12/5-networking-tips-for-the-real-world-including-the-holy-grail/#comment-2209 How to pitch for what you want | Modite Thu, 04 Jun 2009 04:14:13 +0000 http://kontrary.com/2008/02/12/5-networking-tips-for-the-real-world-including-the-holy-grail/#comment-2209 [...] problems at work. And I’m glad that you love my blog, but is there something I can do for you? Then tell me. Follow through. Close the deal. It’s easy to do this by ending a conversation with a specific [...] [...] problems at work. And I’m glad that you love my blog, but is there something I can do for you? Then tell me. Follow through. Close the deal. It’s easy to do this by ending a conversation with a specific [...]

]]> By: ‘Don’t burn bridges’ is bad career advice | Modite http://kontrary.com/2008/02/12/5-networking-tips-for-the-real-world-including-the-holy-grail/#comment-2208 ‘Don’t burn bridges’ is bad career advice | Modite Mon, 06 Apr 2009 01:01:53 +0000 http://kontrary.com/2008/02/12/5-networking-tips-for-the-real-world-including-the-holy-grail/#comment-2208 [...] other situations like blogging, volunteering or side projects that show your worth and capability. Networking outside of your career and company is a great path towards success and is your best safety [...] [...] other situations like blogging, volunteering or side projects that show your worth and capability. Networking outside of your career and company is a great path towards success and is your best safety [...]

]]> By: How to deal with a bad boss | Modite http://kontrary.com/2008/02/12/5-networking-tips-for-the-real-world-including-the-holy-grail/#comment-2207 How to deal with a bad boss | Modite Tue, 24 Feb 2009 03:30:55 +0000 http://kontrary.com/2008/02/12/5-networking-tips-for-the-real-world-including-the-holy-grail/#comment-2207 [...] in most jobs is not to learn a specific or creative skill, but to learn people skills, which are far more important at the end of the [...] [...] in most jobs is not to learn a specific or creative skill, but to learn people skills, which are far more important at the end of the [...]

]]> By: Modite by Rebecca Thorman - The four truths of blog and social networks to use to your advantage http://kontrary.com/2008/02/12/5-networking-tips-for-the-real-world-including-the-holy-grail/#comment-2206 Modite by Rebecca Thorman - The four truths of blog and social networks to use to your advantage Tue, 13 Jan 2009 03:55:51 +0000 http://kontrary.com/2008/02/12/5-networking-tips-for-the-real-world-including-the-holy-grail/#comment-2206 [...] I guarantee that a better attitude to success is never to ask not what the network can do for you, but what you can do for your network. [...] [...] I guarantee that a better attitude to success is never to ask not what the network can do for you, but what you can do for your network. [...]

]]> By: Scott M http://kontrary.com/2008/02/12/5-networking-tips-for-the-real-world-including-the-holy-grail/#comment-2205 Scott M Wed, 10 Sep 2008 15:52:05 +0000 http://kontrary.com/2008/02/12/5-networking-tips-for-the-real-world-including-the-holy-grail/#comment-2205 Everyone tells me I should keep up my network, but I just don't know what to say. I've always suspected that 'checking in' emails were not received well, and Rebecca confirms this. But then what do you say? How do I know if you will be interested in what I'm doing? I'd feel weird sending out unsolicited information about my latest vacation to people who aren't friends. I know if I got such an email, I'd be more than a little creeped out. What if I don't need your help with anything? What if I can't contact you with something I think you will be interested in, because, well, I don't KNOW what you are interested in? For example; people in my 'network' on Linked-In fall into 2 categories: 1. People I knew in high school whom I haven't talked to in years. 2. People I used to work with, but didn't know very well when they worked with me. How do you keep up a relations ship with such contacts? Everyone tells me I should keep up my network, but I just don’t know what to say. I’ve always suspected that ‘checking in’ emails were not received well, and Rebecca confirms this.

But then what do you say? How do I know if you will be interested in what I’m doing? I’d feel weird sending out unsolicited information about my latest vacation to people who aren’t friends. I know if I got such an email, I’d be more than a little creeped out.

What if I don’t need your help with anything? What if I can’t contact you with something I think you will be interested in, because, well, I don’t KNOW what you are interested in?

For example; people in my ‘network’ on Linked-In fall into 2 categories:
1. People I knew in high school whom I haven’t talked to in years.
2. People I used to work with, but didn’t know very well when they worked with me.

How do you keep up a relations ship with such contacts?

]]> By: news computer » Blog Archive » How to Improve Your Strengths if Everyone Else Sees Weakness http://kontrary.com/2008/02/12/5-networking-tips-for-the-real-world-including-the-holy-grail/#comment-2204 news computer » Blog Archive » How to Improve Your Strengths if Everyone Else Sees Weakness Sun, 04 May 2008 18:05:53 +0000 http://kontrary.com/2008/02/12/5-networking-tips-for-the-real-world-including-the-holy-grail/#comment-2204 [...] Start networking with people who share your personal strength. Contribute insights, build new relationships and get better at what you do. If you do it right, you can’t lose. [...] [...] Start networking with people who share your personal strength. Contribute insights, build new relationships and get better at what you do. If you do it right, you can’t lose. [...]

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