By Tori Dunlap, Social Media Marketing Manager
For most, networking is one of the most vulnerable things you can do. Whether it’s connecting with new people, creating thought-leadership content, or attending events, networking can assist you in becoming part of a professional community (and make you even better at your job.) Physically getting in front of someone will always be the best way to connect — but what if you’re just not feeling it today? Take 10 minutes (without leaving your desk chair,) and let’s get your career boosted. Here’s a list of options to get you started. Let’s network!
- Write a congratulations card to someone who just got a promotion
- Update your LinkedIn profile (it’s been awhile, hasn’t it?)
- List your goals on LinkedIn and ask for help achieving them
- Challenging project on your plate? Ask your network for advice
- Send a kind message to someone struggling in their job
- Download Shapr and starting connecting
- Research (or begin) a side hustle
- Make an actual phone call (gasp!) to an old coworker
- Connect with someone you admire on LinkedIn
- Write a letter of recommendation for a colleague
- Contact your alumni association to assist a student with their career development
- Write a bi-yearly “what’s up” email to your mentors
- Thoughtfully comment on a blog post of someone you admire
- Message someone who has made an impact on you and tell them why
- Keep your resume up to date
- Ask a blogger for a guest-post opportunity
- Call an old client and ask how work is going
- Write about a tough experience in your career and how you handled it. Post on LinkedIn.
- Email an adviser your resume and ask if they have any feedback
- Ask a colleague for an informational interview
Have any other suggestions for networking from the comfort of your office? Let us know in the comments below!
Thank you. These are some very helpful tips on networking. I love working with SIS and I hope to grow with company as it grows and thrives.