Darcy Rezac ‘s Networking Tip of the Week

Here’s another great networking tip for the week from Darcy Rezac:

No. 265- February 22, 2009

Dive Right In. Let’s talk about the job market in a positive way. Yes, people are losing jobs, but they are also finding new ones, or getting promotions. Here is some excellent advice on one of the first things you should do when you get that new job. William C. Byham, chairman and CEO of Development Dimensions International, in Start Networking Right Away (Even If You Hate It) Harvard Business Review, January 2009 says, “Even if you have an aversion to networking – as many people do – it’s imperative to start forging deliberate connections within the first 30 to 60 days after a promotion, the period when people in a new division or company are making up their minds about whether you’re dependable – or a loser who should never have been hired.” To read the entire article go to: Harvard Business Review

— Darcy, Gayle and Judy

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