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"True networking is when you spend time with people who do the work you want to do, talking shop.  Good networking involves working with other active professionals, even if it's on a volunteer project, or to learn something new.  Good networking is rubbing elbows and enjoying talk and activities related to the work you want to do." - http://kensoper.com/?p=240 -

I helped coordinate and presented at a job seeker event this morning at my church (shout out to Greenwood Community Church in Greenwood Village, CO).  After a short introduction and setting expectations, I went into a round table discussion about networking.  My first question to each person was "Why are you here today?"  The group was 28 strong; every single person in the room told me what they wanted and/or needed (a job, lead, encouragement, networking contacts, resume help, etc). 

Surprised?  Not one person discussed what they could offer or how they could help the group.  Based on my experience as a sales person, recruiter, and active networker; if you want to people to follow you (as on Twitter) or more importantly, want to lead you to that next opportunity, be prepared to focus on giving, not getting.

• Make networking the way you are, not something you do.
• Build relationships before you need them.
• Become a resource for your clients, colleagues, company, networking partners, family, and friends.
• Look for relationships outside your areas of interest and expertise.
• Be purposeful, prepared, persistent, and patient.

"The message is clearly a proactive one, "take the initiative", but not in a self centered manner.  Rather, put the other person(s) first in your life, and what goes around will come around. " - - http://kensoper.com/?p=240 -

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