Are observing proper etiquette when you’re networking?
Always dress as if you’re going on a job interview. Arrive on time. Be courteous and professional. Smile, relax and exchange pleasantries before you dive into your questions. Keep information about yourself brief and to the point. Don’t share your sad stories or over-explain why you are seeking work. Follow up with a thank you note – via snail mail. Are you sharing your contacts and ideas? Networking is a two-way street. Send emails, articles, and contacts, and offer introductions to your friends and colleagues where appropriate. Sharing creates a sense of abundance and personal power – things we all need right now. Are you working every day? Treat job hunting as a full-time job. Get up, get dressed, and get to work. Clock in. Clock out. Keep notes, set goals, hold yourself accountable for your activities. If you can’t do this for yourself, then ask others to hold you accountable and do the same for them.
