How networking can help you change career - with Kelly Hoey

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#088 - “Build Your Dream Network” author Kelly Hoey helps us network better and explains how you can use networking to change your career.

What you'll learn

[03:12] Kelly discusses how she made the shift from law to become a networking expert.[04:40] Kelly explains her definition of the term ‘networking’.[06:14] How observing and working within your existing network can lead to opportunities.[07:50] Utilising your existing connections to unearth opportunities.[10:45] Tips for controlling the anxiety that comes with networking.[12:03] How to start networking when changing your career.[15:12] Looking to your network before reaching out to people outside it.[17:41] Working through hesitation in building relationships.[19:19] Showing appreciation for advice given to you and why following up is important.[21:34] How to schedule your time to encourage yourself to network.[23:28] Conducting informational interviews to research a potential change in career.[25:52] Thinking about the landscape of your ideal job to judge if it’s the right fit for you.[29:19] Engaging with people regularly to build your relationships.[31:01] Actively helping industry peers to help you understand other perspectives.[34:01] How by getting together with others in the middle of a career change you can help each other.

For the show notes for this episode, including a full transcript and links to all the resources mentioned, visit:

https://changeworklife.com/how-networking-can-help-you-change-career/

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