David Newsome shares a positive perspective on the benefits of networking.
The outcome of good networking isn’t a job.
Good networking is about finding clues about possible opportunities.
“Clues” could be
– 💡 Information about an industry or company
– 📰 Recommendations for articles to read
– 🤝 Offers to make introductions
– 💵 Information about competitive salaries and fees
– 🤩 Feelings of excitement when learning about a potential opportunity
– 🫥 Feelings of dread when learning about a potential opportunity
When I was on the lookout for a new opportunity in 2020, someone shared this advice with me. It proved to be essential to staying positive, actually enjoying networking, and, yes, (eventually) finding some new opportunities.
Five years later, I see that that is truly what makes for good networking.
But what makes for GREAT networking is EXCHANGING clues.
So, as I start exploring what could be next, I’ll be looking to share what I’m seeing and learning as much as I’m looking for these clues.
So if you’re also hashtag#opentowork and looking for connections, reach out! I’m happy to share what I’m learning and meet new people in a no-expectations sort of way!
Just let me know why you’re interested in connecting when you send a connection note. I’ll do my best to respond (unless there are lots of AI red flags and/or I’m worried about spam).