Build and Maintain Your Professional Network
Many people focus on professional networking to start or advance their careers. Knowing the right people can play an important role in what your next job will be. However, a key ingredient to professional networking people forget about is maintaining those relationships. Often, many people fail to stay connected with people they build great rapport with. Dorie Clark, a frequent contributor to the Harvard Business Review says “if you’re not staying in touch with people from your past, you’re cutting off a lot of potential opportunities.” Let’s look at practical steps you can take to not only expand your network but how you can keep it alive. Who Should Be In Your Network? You may not realize it, but even if you have not been actively building your professional network, you probably already have a solid list. Here are some people who can be on it: Friends and Family Current and Former Classmates Current and Former Coworkers and Supervisors Members of Clubs or Profession