“No, I’m not the networking type.”

16 12 2011

The idea of networking is not something that turns most of us on. And for some people, the idea of going somewhere to speak to people they don’t know is something to avoid at all cost. After all, you are “not the networking type”, am I right? So why do people do it? And how can it help your career?

The Networking podcast lasts 8 minutes. Earlier in the year I gave a presentation on career networking to scientists attending the Nature Jobs Career Expo in London. They were looking for ways to develop their professional profile and to learn about new opportunities that they might not otherwise come across.

After the session, Nature Jobs interviewed me and I answered a few questions about showing up in person – and showing up online too. I hope you like it.





Being made redundant (Part 2)

3 12 2010

This article is the second in a series, aimed at helping you cope with redundancy before, during and after it happens – whatever role you hold now. Last week, I urged you to take time for yourself. To realise that you are not alone. To remember that it is the post – not you – that is no longer needed. And to find someone to talk to – who would really listen - without confusing matters by offering you advice from their own perspective.

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31 05 2010

What do you have to lose?

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 






Island Business Network

27 03 2009

Symmetry Coaching's Madeline Paterson and Esme Connolly of Cowes Chiropractic Clinic join the Island Business Network this week.Symmetry Coaching and Cowes Chiropractic Clinic were the latest island businesses to join the Island Business Network this week. IBN is a business networking group whose members support each others by helping them make connections.

Despite meeting at 6.45am each week, the coffee and business breakfast wakes everyone up sufficiently to make the most of the networking opportunities. IBN meets weekly in Newport on the Isle of Wight, welcoming members from every profession – and only one from each!








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