Lizzy and Lissa break down the hidden costs – financial and otherwise – of networking. Schmoozing is known as a means to drive connections and potentially lead to business opportunities. While career breakthroughs and financial benefits are a possibility, they also aren’t guaranteed. Lizzy and Lissa go beyond the surface of a “coffee chat” to dig into whether or not networking is worth the effort.
Lizzy and Lissa break down the hidden costs – financial and otherwise – of networking. Schmoozing is known as a means to drive connections and potentially lead to business opportunities. While career breakthroughs and financial benefits are a possibility, they also aren’t guaranteed. Lizzy and Lissa go beyond the surface of a “coffee chat” to dig into whether or not networking is worth the effort.
Main Topics
00:00 Introduction
01:00 Running The Numbers Segment
02:38 The Emotional and Mental Costs of Networking
09:49 The Art of Building Genuine Connections
18:29 Overcoming Networking Challenges
28:40 How to Find Common Ground
29:26 The Art of Asking Questions
34:12 Exclusive Networking Events
37:05 Professional Associations and Volunteer Organizations
46:00 Creative Networking Strategies
50:41 20 Cents Segment
References for Statistics
https://www.universitylabpartners.org/student-voices/importance-of-networking