Comments on: Holiday Networking Can Facilitate New Year Opportunities

By: Conrad Punches

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Sun, 20 Dec 2009 22:18:04 +0000

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By: Barbara Safani

Barbara Safani — Sun, 20 Dec 2009 00:05:00 +0000

Thanks Dawn. This really is the best time of year to reconnect with people. Happy holidays!

By: Dawn Bugni

Dawn Bugni — Sat, 19 Dec 2009 20:04:14 +0000

You summed it up so nicely: Natural Touch Point. Opportunities emerge from the most unusual places. No reason why not to a little fun while finding them. And what’s more fun than reconnecting with friends and family.

Excellent guidance.

By: Gayle Howard

Gayle Howard — Thu, 17 Dec 2009 07:31:17 +0000

Love your idea of “take a vacation”. My hubby travels a lot for business and just about every week when he comes home he has a business card with him and says “I met a nice person today she was the CEO of Company Name”. It’s easy to click with people when you’re sitting right next to them! As long as you’re friendly, share a laugh, and sound interested in them, people will share a lot with you on flights. Information you may use or a business card you may call on if you click. Of course travelling isn’t for everyone naturally, but for people seriously looking to make their next strategic career move and have the money to do it, there are some positive things about mixing business with pleasure!

By: Susan P. Joyce

Susan P. Joyce — Mon, 14 Dec 2009 16:36:37 +0000

Love the idea of throwing your own holiday/job hunting party! Could end up being a job search support group, too. Great ideas!

Happy Holidays!
Susan

By: Barbara Safani

Barbara Safani — Sat, 12 Dec 2009 04:35:37 +0000

Rosa,

What better way to get in the networking spotlight! Thanks for commenting.

By: Rosa Elizabeth Vargas

Rosa Elizabeth Vargas — Sat, 12 Dec 2009 02:49:45 +0000

Thanks Barbara. Great points and I had not heard of the idea of ..hey, throw your own party and ask for informational interviews! Job seekers have much to implement. Great post!

By: Martin Buckland

Martin Buckland — Fri, 11 Dec 2009 20:48:48 +0000

Great advice. Even a vacation can net a new lead if you’re open to it.

By: Career Sherpa

Career Sherpa — Fri, 11 Dec 2009 10:45:30 +0000

Barbara:
All really great ideas! Reconnecting is key! I also love GL’s point about being authentic and consistent. That’s what reconnecting is all about.