There is an old saying that goes, "it's not what you know, it's who you know." Even in today's world this is still true. In Jumpstart Your Networking, Shawn Doyle CSP will share with you the tools, tips, and techniques for networking in order to grow your business, career, work, and social networks.
This book includes important topics such
The 10 mistakes most people make when networking. Identifying your networking goals and objectives. How to effectively network at events. How to talk with people when you network. Building your work and social networks. Using LinkedIn as a networking tool. Networking at the office. Joining groups as a networking strategy. Communication and follow-up for networking--what most people don't do. Your overall networking strategy. Tracking and measurement--how do you know it's working? Resources for networking.
Shawn Doyle is a qualified speaker and there are many helpful pointers in this book. It is meant for a general audience, hence, covers a lot of possible networking opportunities. One reason I didn't enjoy reading this book is the language used; it is informal and has a monologue-tone to it.