DAF Technologies Director of Innovation & Technology, Faith Davis, wrote an article for INC Magazine on professional relationship building.
Networking. It's a buzzword. We all know someone who got a new job or client as a result of a personal contact, and it makes it seem so easy. People get fired up to grow their own professional network and envision going to one or two events and then...(enter life changing opportunity here).
The truth is, creating a network that can alter your trajectory takes time and effort. If done correctly, it is one of the best uses of your time professionally. Being intentional about creating an amazing network has been critical for me in transitioning from technology development as an electrical engineer to a venture capital associate and then starting DAF Technologies. Check out the article for a few tips that I've learned during my journey:
http://www.inc.com/springboard/accelerate-your-career-4-tips-for-effective-relationship-building.html
Networking. It's a buzzword. We all know someone who got a new job or client as a result of a personal contact, and it makes it seem so easy. People get fired up to grow their own professional network and envision going to one or two events and then...(enter life changing opportunity here).
The truth is, creating a network that can alter your trajectory takes time and effort. If done correctly, it is one of the best uses of your time professionally. Being intentional about creating an amazing network has been critical for me in transitioning from technology development as an electrical engineer to a venture capital associate and then starting DAF Technologies. Check out the article for a few tips that I've learned during my journey:
http://www.inc.com/springboard/accelerate-your-career-4-tips-for-effective-relationship-building.html
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