Net Net

Is networking worth it?

Episode Summary

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.

Episode Notes

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