The word “networking” tends to elicit a collective groan from job seekers worldwide. Turns out, there’s something about putting on your power suit, grabbing a stack of business cards, and heading to an event where you know exactly no one that makes people want to run for the hills.
I hear you. Networking’s never been my favorite activity, either, but when I realized just how powerful it was for my professional life, I tried to find ways to make it a little more exciting.