Many of us cringe when someone mentions networking. Why are our networks important? It is reported that 70% of all jobs are never advertised on job sites. According to Forbes, 85% of job vacancies are filled via networking. And networking is not just about finding your next opportunity. Your internal network can be key to expanding and leveraging your influence within your organization. At its core, networking is really all about relationships. As we move through our careers, there are lots of different roles that our networks can play and different ways for us to develop and leverage both our internal and external networks. Join Darcy Roberts, PCC, as we explore ways to network better.

Learning Objectives:

• Determine what kind of networking opportunities work best for you


• Practice exercises to help you identify whom to reach out to 


• List tips on how to hold a successful networking conversation 


• Identify what role LinkedIn can play in your networking plan