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4 Networking Mistakes to Avoid
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4 Networking Mistakes to Avoid

Knowing the networking mistakes you should avoid in the first place will help you create and maintain an effective network to draw on for future inspiration and guidance.

社交媒體自Sell大法
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社交媒體自Sell大法

傳統的搵工方法，就是寄求職信及個人履歷表，然後就是等待面試機會來臨。在現今的求職市場，履歷表可能已不及社交媒體重要，潛在僱主或客戶只需要搜集你的網絡足跡，包括瀏覽紀錄、社交媒體發言等，就可了解你是一個怎樣的人。我們應如何省靚這個招牌，以獲取更多更佳的工作機會？   在社交媒體，你就是可以不計成本，用盡所有渠道去包裝自己，但必記法則是：角色一致、持之以恒！   1. 洗底：要建構好形象，首先是定期為自己「起底」，看看自己在網上有沒有黑材料，並盡快清除有問題的相片、帖文等。所有留言、tag、hashtag都要寫得有意思，不要為發文而發文。 2. 擴展人脈：主動加入專業社交媒體，如Linkedin，建構專業形象，一張專業的照片、簡而清的履歷，將成為你個人的入門名片。除了嘗試與公司部門經理聯繫外，亦可聯繫獵頭公司，增加自己獲取資訊的渠道。你亦可以在LinkedIn找到與職業相關的資訊。

Networking Tips You’ve Got to Try
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Networking Tips You’ve Got to Try

Becoming a great networker can put you a step ahead of the crowd. Set yourself up by being aware of the external stressors that affect how you appear and behave, and put your best foot (and mood) forward. Find ways to connect to others by focusing on being likable and making a great impression on others.

Networking in the Digital Age
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Networking in the Digital Age

Networking has never been the most well-liked or favoured aspect of professional life. In fact, a majority of people actually find networking…

Create a Better Network With These Tips
How to Get Promoted

Create a Better Network With These Tips

Without a well-connected network, it can be extremely difficult to find a prospective position in your field of work or to get your foot in the door with a promising company. Here are just some ways you can create a better network for yourself.

Stretch yourself
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Stretch yourself

If you’re feeling stuck in a rut at work or think that your career is not progressing at the pace you would like it to, it’s time to ask your employer about the opportunities available within the business to “stretch” or develop your skills through hands-on involvement in projects or tasks.

Tips for Successful Networking
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Tips for Successful Networking

“Being interactive is one of the basic requirements for an accountant engaged in advisory services, like myself,” says Eugene Ha, a partner at Grant Thornton and a Hong Kong Institute of CPAs member. “Making connections with clients, intermediaries and the wider business community is part of what I do every day. It’s fortunate that I am quite a natural talker as well, with an outgoing personality. Networking is in fact an enjoyable role to me.” Here are a networking natural’s top tips for making new connections. DO…

Climbing out of a Social Rut
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Climbing out of a Social Rut

It’s not just what you know, it’s who you know that matters, says the adage. Successful accountants tell Robin Lynam how careers can be boosted with a little networking ability In accounting, as in all professions, those who rise to the top tend to be those who are good at their jobs. That, however, is seldom all there is to the story.  Successful professionals have usually managed to build up a broad-based network of contacts and connections, many of whom have been instrumental in helping them serve their clients, build their profiles and enhance their reputations.

Right place, right words
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Right place, right words

Extroverts obviously find it easier to work a room, but their more reserved colleagues need not necessarily be out of the game. Successful networkers agree that the essential skills can be learned. “I wouldn’t suggest to anybody that the cocktail party is the best place to build deep relationships,” says Keith Pogson, a managing partner at Ernst & Young and past president of the Institute.  “You also need to get involved in sitting on committees or bodies and meeting the people in the room. They will then help you meet other people as well.”

Cocoon to social butterfly
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Cocoon to social butterfly

Introverted accountants can take comfort in knowing that often the first step of getting out there is the hardest part – and everything else usually follows naturally. “Networking is great for people who are not so confident,” says Kenneth Wong, PricewaterhouseCoopers partner. “I was one of those when I started my career. It helps you grow. You just need to get into it.”