Lessons in Networking
Newly Corporate is a member of the US News and World Report Career Blog Network “Outside Voices“. Each of the authors here at Newly Corporate post on the blog in a rotating schedule, one post total each week. Here is this week’s post by BrandonAlsup
Your career will live and die on the relationships you create. Some relationships will help you get your next job; others will help you complete an important project. We learn early in college that networking is vital—and establishing the relationship can be the hardest part. Soon after we begin our career, we learn the importance of not burning a bridge.
But how often do we think about actively maintaining a relationship? Here are a few key points I’ve learned that are helpful to maintaining those connections vital to your career:
Respond to E-mails and phone calls promptly. When you receive an E-mail or phone call from a client/connection, return the call promptly (best by end of business day). Even if you don’t have the answer, a reply will let them know you received the message and are on task. In addition, it is important not to set yourself up for an unreasonable deadline—manage expectations!
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