I'm at a Networking Event--Now What: A Guide to Getting the Most Out of Any Networking Event - Softcover

Jones-Kaminski, Sandy

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1600051669 ISBN 13: 9781600051661

Publisher: Happy about, 2009

Synopsis

Need help to expand your business perspectives? Find employment? Make contact with that one person that can open doors for you? Are you connecting with the right people? Are you or the people you work with somewhat challenged when it comes to networking at events?

'I'm at a Networking Event--Now What???' illustrates that today's social networking environments practically demand that you have at least some knowledge of effective networking practices in order to achieve the results most of us are looking for.
Through this book, you will learn how to make quality connections, cultivate relationships, expand your circle of influence through networking events, and create good "social capital." You'll also find information on networking tools and technology that will promote new contacts and connections.

For some, this book will serve solely as a reminder, but for many, it will offer new valuable insights on what to do, and just as importantly, what not to do while you're out there working hard to maintain good standing within your social networks (on-line or otherwise), and striving to grow and nurture your own valuable social capital. You'll also learn why you might want to consider becoming a "pay it forward" focused person, as well as how to be more memorable. By the end of the book, you should feel empowered to take matters into your own hands and approach networking with a plan to achieve your goals.

About this title

About the Author

Sandy Jones-Kaminski is a self-described networking enthusiast and accomplished communications and business development professional.  She is also a former HR industry exec and recent VP of Networking for one of the largest chapters of the American Marketing Association and a former Chicago Greeter.

Sandy knows how to make meaningful connections, cultivate relationships, host some great networking events, and create what she refers to as good "social capital." She shares her professional insights on effective networking via webinars, one-on-one coaching, workshops and by facilitating in-person networking events called Pay It Forward Parties. Sandy believes that beyond self-promotion, networking builds community and creates healthier and stronger business environments. And when she's not speaking or writing about networking, she helps clients grow their ventures via successful business development and publicity programs and effective communications strategies. Since 2002, she's been the founder and principal consultant of Bella Domain, LLC. You can invite Sandy to speak to your group and find her Speaker's page on her site belladomain.com.

From the Back Cover

"Sandy Jones-Kaminski is the Supreme Queen of Networking, and has lots to teeth the rest of us about how to network professionally in a truly effective way that also makes one's personal life richer, more meaningful and more fun. Buy her book, read it and then put her lessons to work to make you wealthy in contacts, opportunity, colleagues, and friends. Sandy's insight and philosophy help you understand how to approach networking in a fresh new way." Susannah Malarkey, Executive Director, Technology Alliance, Seattle

"If you want a great read with awesome advice on networking, then this book is a must on your shelf. Sandy offers a truckload of practical `how to' strategies, tips, insights, best practices and example to illustrate her points. Her pay-it-forward approach is a revolutionary idea I found especially intriguing. If you're struggling for ways to expand your professional contacts and relationships, you'll find lots of answers in the pages of this excellent book." Alan Collins, Author of Unwritten HR Rules and former Vice President of Human Resources at PepsiCo

"This book is a unique and thoughtful approach to making you realize that networking is a part of everyday life. Sandy really simplifies the act of networking and makes it easy and actionable for anyone. It's the perfect quick for any college student or recent grad to learn the basics on how to approach and be successful in networking--and have fun doing it!" Julie Ahn Goldthwait, former Vice President & General Manager, MonsterTRAK

"When it comes to networking, Sandy's book nails it. She breaks the entire concept of networking down into a series of easily digestible parts and then sprinkles in her own hard-won insights over how to build relationships that matter." Matt Youngquist, President & Founder, Career Horizons, LLC

Edition details

• Publisher: Happy about
• Publication date: 2009
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1600051669
• ISBN 13: 9781600051661
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 102
• Editor: Alba Jason