Leveraging Professional Relationships for Career Growth and Opportunities
Hello TBI Tribe,
Happy new week!
We all know how important it is to have a strong professional network and how your network could play a huge role in your career, they could help you land your dream job, get promoted, or even achieve your career goals.
The question now is how do I build a strong network and how do I take advantage of it?
There are many ways to build a strong professional network. Here are a few tips:
• Be genuine and authentic: People can tell when you are being fake, so it is important to be yourself when networking.
•Be helpful and supportive: When you help others, you are not just doing a good deed. You are also building relationships that can benefit you in the future. People are more likely to help you if they know you are someone who is willing to help them.
• Be consistent: Don't just reach out to people when you need something. Make an effort to stay in touch with your contacts, even if it is just a quick email or LinkedIn message to say hello. This shows that you are genuinely interested in building relationships, not just using people.
• Be a good listener: People appreciate it when you take the time to listen to them and learn about their interests. This shows that you're interested in them as people, not just as potential contacts.
Once you have built a strong network of connections, you can start to leverage it to your advantage. For example, you can ask for advice from your connections when you are facing a challenge at work, or get referrals from them when you are applying for a job.
By building a strong professional network and leveraging it effectively, you can boost your career growth and opportunities.
Don't be afraid to go out there and start networking. You've got this!
I hope this newsletter helps you build a strong professional network and achieve your career goals.
Your BA Coach,
Fisayo Ade.