Why those in HR need to network too
I’m off to give a Make yourself Memorable talk to the Chartered Institute of Personal Development tonight (CIPD) tonight. And as the audience is made up of mostly HR business partners and those who are internal teams rather than independent HR consultants – I thought it may be worth penning a few words about why [...]
Making the most of your internship
How do you make the experience worthwhile both from a learning and strategic perspective — i.e. landing a full-time offer, securing a great letter of reference or simply making a positive impression on your colleagues to leverage going forward? Jodi Glickman, author of Great on the Job, has developed a tool called Your Personal Matrix. [...]
Questions to form your internal networking strategy
I’m getting increasingly asked to help people take a more strategic approach to their relationship building. So I’ve jotted down some questions to help you start thinking about how to put your plan together. This is part one… Who are your key players? Who influences your key players? You should have a list of names. [...]
Networking tips for interns
So you’ve got a golden opportunity to get your feet wet. Your networking skills will be key in turning your internship into a full time career. Here are some tips to help you maximise the opportunity… Set goals. Sounds boring but is a must.This is such a precious opportunity. Goals will help you make the most [...]