Episode Details

“Your functional skills are important, but they won't create career growth. Career growth is created via your network. The more time you spend networking, the more your career will grow.” Nicole Trick Steinbach

Human connection, also called networking, is the most important strategic approach to career growth, so this episode covers the foundations for networking: mindset, approach, and implementation details. 

Most importantly, if you feel scammy while networking, you are doing it wrong. Instead, connect with curiosity and interest as a human, to another human. In short: stop being weird and start being connected. 

I share some common misconceptions and challenges I hear frequently about networking and how to resolve each of them. Then I offer a step-by-step process to empower you to navigate networking for career growth with authenticity and genuine curiosity, paving the way for sustained career growth.

Networking, done right, will cultivate a robust and authentic network, underscoring the transformative impact of human-to-human connections in shaping successful and fulfilling career paths. And that is brave. 

Hot topics from this episode:

• Importance of Networking for Career Growth
• Statistics on job offers starting with personal connections
• Balancing functional skills and networking
• How to Approach Networking: mindset, obstacles, and long-term thinking
• The interest interview: the mechanics of networking
• Nurturing professional relationships

Resources:

E72: Momentum - Interest Interviews 

Career Tip for Women in Tech: Interest Interviews for Career Growth - E37 

The Power of the Interest Interview for Career Growth into Tech with Jess Tillis 

Network to Find Truth, Joy and Purpose in Your Life to Grow Your Career from Education into Tech with Ashley Willumitis E61 

Realizing Your Deep Inalienable Worth to Grow Your Career with Ashley Willumitis (Client) - E120 

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