Comments on: Job Search: The Simplest Job Networking Tip of All http://www.workcoachcafe.com/2008/06/16/job-search-the-simplest-job-networking-tip-of-all/ A little career advice. Some job stories. A place to learn about career education. Sat, 11 Feb 2012 15:35:34 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: Ronnie Ann http://www.workcoachcafe.com/2008/06/16/job-search-the-simplest-job-networking-tip-of-all/comment-page-1/#comment-26050 Ronnie Ann Tue, 05 Oct 2010 19:38:03 +0000 http://www.workcoachcafe.com/?p=228#comment-26050 Egg zackly! Nice story that makes the point perfectly. Thanks Peggie. ~ Ronnie Ann Egg zackly! Nice story that makes the point perfectly. Thanks Peggie.

~ Ronnie Ann

]]> By: Peggie http://www.workcoachcafe.com/2008/06/16/job-search-the-simplest-job-networking-tip-of-all/comment-page-1/#comment-25303 Peggie Thu, 30 Sep 2010 10:37:22 +0000 http://www.workcoachcafe.com/?p=228#comment-25303 As a Voc Reh Counselor, the story I tell is about an informal exercise that a famous psychologist did where he sat in Central Park and said "hi" to 100 people. Some people ignored, some reacted with disdain, some said hi, a few said a little more and at least one person sat down and had a conversation... So be a little brave- you may get 99 "no's" but you only need one "yes". Keep looking for the "yes." As a Voc Reh Counselor, the story I tell is about an informal exercise that a famous psychologist did where he sat in Central Park and said “hi” to 100 people. Some people ignored, some reacted with disdain, some said hi, a few said a little more and at least one person sat down and had a conversation… So be a little brave- you may get 99 “no’s” but you only need one “yes”. Keep looking for the “yes.”

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]]> By: Ronnie Ann http://www.workcoachcafe.com/2008/06/16/job-search-the-simplest-job-networking-tip-of-all/comment-page-1/#comment-12173 Ronnie Ann Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:05:01 +0000 http://www.workcoachcafe.com/?p=228#comment-12173 Thanks Marci! Much appreciated. So funny because I ran across a blog written by someone I was thinking I might want to get to connect with and as I was struggling for the right words, I simply wrote "I just wanted to say hello!" And then a few more words flowed out of me quite naturally and next thing I know we'll be getting together. So not only thanks Marci...but Hello! - Ronnie Ann Thanks Marci! Much appreciated. So funny because I ran across a blog written by someone I was thinking I might want to get to connect with and as I was struggling for the right words, I simply wrote “I just wanted to say hello!” And then a few more words flowed out of me quite naturally and next thing I know we’ll be getting together.

So not only thanks Marci…but Hello!

- Ronnie Ann

]]> By: Marci Reynolds http://www.workcoachcafe.com/2008/06/16/job-search-the-simplest-job-networking-tip-of-all/comment-page-1/#comment-12131 Marci Reynolds Thu, 19 Nov 2009 19:45:46 +0000 http://www.workcoachcafe.com/?p=228#comment-12131 Ronnie, Hello! Loved this article! Great job providing very specific and actionable ideas to make networking easier.. That first hello can sometimes be the hardest- but it shouldn't be. Your advice for following up individually with each client is right on target. I will share this with my Twitter audience. Best, Marci Reynolds J2B Marketing Ronnie,

Hello!

Loved this article! Great job providing very specific and actionable ideas to make networking easier.. That first hello can sometimes be the hardest- but it shouldn’t be.

Your advice for following up individually with each client is right on target.

I will share this with my Twitter audience.

Best,
Marci Reynolds
J2B Marketing

]]> By: Ronnie Ann http://www.workcoachcafe.com/2008/06/16/job-search-the-simplest-job-networking-tip-of-all/comment-page-1/#comment-12071 Ronnie Ann Mon, 16 Nov 2009 16:41:20 +0000 http://www.workcoachcafe.com/?p=228#comment-12071 Thank you Musikana! Hope the meeting goes well and the tips helped - even if only a little. Sometimes that's all it takes. ;-) - Ronnie Ann Thank you Musikana! Hope the meeting goes well and the tips helped – even if only a little. Sometimes that’s all it takes. ;-)

- Ronnie Ann

]]> By: Musikana http://www.workcoachcafe.com/2008/06/16/job-search-the-simplest-job-networking-tip-of-all/comment-page-1/#comment-11947 Musikana Fri, 13 Nov 2009 12:34:30 +0000 http://www.workcoachcafe.com/?p=228#comment-11947 I really enjoyed your write up and I will use some of the tips at a meeting I am attending tomorrow. Great advice. I really enjoyed your write up and I will use some of the tips at a meeting I am attending tomorrow.

Great advice.

]]> By: Ronnie Ann http://www.workcoachcafe.com/2008/06/16/job-search-the-simplest-job-networking-tip-of-all/comment-page-1/#comment-11663 Ronnie Ann Wed, 04 Nov 2009 19:38:15 +0000 http://www.workcoachcafe.com/?p=228#comment-11663 I totally get what you're saying, Toronto. On the other hand, part of the art of networking (and all sales) is to continue until you find someone you click with. And the real key to networking is being the first to ask a question and then to be the best listener ever! ;-) Ronnie Ann I totally get what you’re saying, Toronto. On the other hand, part of the art of networking (and all sales) is to continue until you find someone you click with. And the real key to networking is being the first to ask a question and then to be the best listener ever! ;-)

Ronnie Ann

]]> By: Toronto http://www.workcoachcafe.com/2008/06/16/job-search-the-simplest-job-networking-tip-of-all/comment-page-1/#comment-11630 Toronto Tue, 03 Nov 2009 22:14:31 +0000 http://www.workcoachcafe.com/?p=228#comment-11630 When I first moved to Toronto and met people at all manner of events, I found that within the first minute they always asked what I came to call "The Toronto Question": What do You Do? This was invariable a precursor to trying to sell me something - product, time, service or advice. Beyond that they had little interest in me and any interest I took in them they took to be interest in what they were selling. When I first moved to Toronto and met people at all manner of events, I found that within the first minute they always asked what I came to call “The Toronto Question”:

What do You Do?

This was invariable a precursor to trying to sell me something – product, time, service or advice. Beyond that they had little interest in me and any interest I took in them they took to be interest in what they were selling.

]]> By: Ronnie Ann http://www.workcoachcafe.com/2008/06/16/job-search-the-simplest-job-networking-tip-of-all/comment-page-1/#comment-9122 Ronnie Ann Fri, 17 Jul 2009 23:43:46 +0000 http://www.workcoachcafe.com/?p=228#comment-9122 Hi Di! Since I have a virtual cafe, I can only teach you how to make a virtual sandwich. ;-) But if you really need help and no one is training you, this is a time to watch carefully, ask good questions, listen intently, and ask for help from people who know how. No time to be shy now. Good luck! Hi Di!

Since I have a virtual cafe, I can only teach you how to make a virtual sandwich. ;-) But if you really need help and no one is training you, this is a time to watch carefully, ask good questions, listen intently, and ask for help from people who know how. No time to be shy now.

Good luck!

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