How to Network When You’re New on The Job

Adriana Girdler

I’m sure someone’s told you before that you absolutely NEED to network if you’re in business. But what does that even mean? It’s one of …

I’m sure someone’s told you before that you absolutely NEED to network if you’re in business. But what does that even mean?

It’s one of those things that’s easier said than done – especially when you’re new to the professional world. Sure, you can go to all the networking events and introduce yourself to everyone in your organization, but what’s the point if you don’t know how to network productively?

Listen, I know it might not sound fun, but you really do need to learn how to network SUCCESSFULLY. Luckily for you, there’s no need to figure it out on your own. I would never throw you to the wolves like that. This week’s video was created so that you don’t have to worry about navigating through the maze of the networking world by yourself.

We’re going to go over:

  •                 How to make the MOST of every conversation
  •                 A fool-proof way to really connect with someone
  •                 One SIMPLE strategy you can use to get acquainted so much FASTER
  •                 What on EARTH to talk to people about when you first meet them?!?!
  •                 The platform that every professional NEEDS to get set up for success!

The best part is, in this video I give you a couple opportunities to start networking from the comfort of your own home. You won’t even have to get up from that comfy chair or bed that you’re about to watch my video from.

I believe that any and every passionate professional can be successful. All that’s needed is for you to understand what small steps you can start taking right now, and you’re already halfway there.

Speaking of small steps, if you’re already reading this, then YouTube is only a click away. Meet me there and let’s network together!

–Adriana

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Adriana Girdler is a project manager, productivity specialist, entrepreneur, professional speaker, facilitator, visioning wizard, and author. As President of CornerStone Dynamics, Adriana is one of Canada’s prominent business productivity and project management specialists—helping both individuals and businesses do what they do, only better. She is a certified master black belt lean six sigma with over 20 years’ experience improving how companies work.

She also holds both PMP (project management professional) and CET (certified engineering technologist) designations. She’s a Tedx speaker, as well as a HuffPost and Thrive Global contributor. She has been interviewed on Global, CBC, CTV, CHCH, 680News Radio, Newstalk 1010, Sirius XM and published in the Globe and Mail and numerous industry magazines. WANT ADRIANA'S FREE ONLINE TRAINING? In 45 min, learn Adriana's 5 project management secrets she use on EVERY project. Sign up for the Free Webinar here: THE FAB FIVE FUNDAMENTALS OF PROJECT MANAGEMENT

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