How do I convince younger decision-makers (by 10+ yrs compared to me) that I can bring value to their team? Usually, the senior partners I interview with see the value in my experience but the junior ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Kara Dennison writes about careers, leadership, and the job market. Networking has always been one of the most effective ways to ...

Your best networking connections are people you already know.

When I was unemployed, I decided to visit my local casino in Colorado. In the casino, I was able to network with people in power and even landed a gig. Networking in the casino helped cut out the ...

The job market is a mess right now. FlexJobs reported that “On average, it takes about three to six months from start to finish to get a job, and you have an 8.3% probability of getting a job ...

Just about everyone would agree that networking is one of those essential career management concepts. You want to do it, and you know you must. But what is it, exactly? How do you do it well? These ...

Keep in mind Networking should be goal-driven, but that goal shouldn’t be simply to get a job. It should be to build mutually beneficial relationships that grow over time. This mindset not only takes ...

Networking is supposed to be a professional skill, but if I’m being honest, it often feels like a survival sport. Over the years, I’ve found myself trapped in conversations I couldn’t gracefully exit, ...