This post was originally distributed as two separate Take Flight emails. Here, they have been combined into a single post. Building a strong professional network can seem like a large, intimidating task, especially when you’re just starting out in your…
It’s Not A 1-Player Game
I’m a pretty fiercely independent individual, and have been for many years. So much so, that it has been a detriment to my career development at times. In the spirit of, “I can figure everything out for myself, because I’m independent!” there…
Knock, Knock
Right before the start of my first year in university, after getting some encouragement from a friend, I knocked on the office door of my new school’s head football coach. My objective in doing so was to see if I…
What to Ask Your Informational Interviewee
You’ve succeeded in getting a potentially key new contact who works at a company of interest on the phone for 10, 15, or 20 minutes – congratulations! Now, what do you do with that precious window of time? The first…