Networking: Overcoming Your Hesitation [ABSTRACT]
Jinfo Blog
3rd November 2009
Abstract
The word "network" can send cold shivers down an info pro's back, conjuring up images of awkward conversation with near strangers. Stephanie Peckham reframes it by acknowledging the difficulties and providing tips for making networking...dare we say...pleasurable?
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The word "network" can send cold shivers down an info pro's back, conjuring up images of awkward conversation with near strangers. Stephanie Peckham reframes it by acknowledging the difficulties and providing tips for making networking...dare we say...pleasurable?
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It takes much longer to build the level of friendship, trust and understanding on-line that can be achieved in one face-to-face meeting. Many of us decide very quickly, almost instantly, whether we trust someone and trust is an important part of networking.
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