How to Network Effectively on the Road to a New Career
Today’s episode describes how to network during Phase 2 of The 12 Month Roadmap to a New Career.
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A few years ago, I devised a 12-month plan of action that would lead to your first CMO job. The first month of this roadmap was introduced in Episode 269.
In today’s episode, we focus on an essential task that begins in the Second Phase of the Roadmap.
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How to Network
What is “networking?”
It is the process of interacting with others to exchange information and develop professional or social contacts. It involves leveraging the relationships you already have to expand the number of such relationships.
When considering a career transition, networking is crucial, especially if you’re considering a change to an entirely new industry. Networking can be used to find a mentor, discover new jobs openings, and obtain an introduction to a hiring manager or human resources department director.
The usual ways to network are through:
- face-to-face at a meeting or conference;
- online on sites designed for networking, such as Doximity and LinkedIn; and,
- online using professional organizations such as the American Association for Physician Leadership, the Medical Science Liaison Society, or the American Medical Writers Association, all of which facilitate networking between members.
Networking Etiquette
Networking is a two-way street. Always try to be helpful to members of your network by finding useful connections for them, and facilitating their goals.
Start slowly, and nurture your connections over time.
Never place unreasonable demands on your network members.
Dr. John Jurica’s Advice
…you need to approach people respectfully and considerately and not make it feel like you’re going to be a burden… Don’t make it feel like a mentor has to be accountable for your career… a good rule of thumb is to remember to ask for advice, not for a job…
Summary
It is best to engage in networking on a daily or weekly basis. Spend 30 to 60 minutes concentrating on growing your network, possibly 30 minutes each on LinkedIn and Doximity. Discover additional contacts, establish connections with them, and then start communicating with them through social media or email, and eventually consider a live call if it makes sense. But keep it short, and find a way to reciprocate with your “connections.”
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Links for Today’s Episode:
- Doximity
- The Powerful But Overlooked Impact of Networking – 078
- How to Network Effectively to Become an MSL – 089
- How to Land An Awesome Job Using LinkedIn – 232
- NewScr!pt
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