2. Networking for People Who Hate Networking
from Chasing Waves: A Careers Podcast for Career Reinvention and Leaving Corporate
If the word "networking" makes you cringe, you're not alone—but you can't ignore it. I know it feels awkward, transactional, and maybe even fake. But here's why it matters: 85% of jobs are filled through networking, not because those people are more qualified, but because they're more connected. In this episode, I'm sharing how I landed seven of my eight jobs through my network—and more importantly, how you can do the same without feeling salesy or uncomfortable. In just 15 minutes, you’ll learn: • How to overcome the 3 most common networking dreads that keep high performers stuck • Why your next big break might come from someone completely outside your industry • The exact conversation starters and follow-up scripts that get responses without sounding desperate • How to turn every meaningful conversation into 1-2 more connections • The biggest mistakes that make networking fail (and how to avoid them) [DOWNLOAD THE EPISODE WORKSHEET & CHEAT SHEET HERE] Loved this episode? You can buy me a coffee ☕️ It’s a small way to show your support and means more than you know. buymeacoffee.com/chasingwaves Connect with me: - LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joannawong-chasingwaves/ - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chasingwaveswithjo/ Enjoyed the show? Hit "Follow" and leave a review to help others find us!
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