Networking

Whether you’re at a networking event, a party or even a job interview, the ability to strike up an interesting conversation can be the difference between being memorable or mundane. Here are 20+ conversation starters that don’t rely on the weather report.

Networking is all about the follow-up. But there’s no denying that it can be pretty awkward reaching out to someone you’ve met only once. So, if you’ve struck gold and found someone you want to keep in touch with, here\'s how to reach out to them.

Avoid networking faux pas and learn how to put your best foot forward with these top tips for networking etiquette!

LinkedIn can be a professional gold mine but many people aren’t making the most of it. We show you how to boost your profile and, in turn, your career.

Research shows that people who have had a mentor are more likely to perform better at work, get promoted and be more satisfied overall in their job and career.

You ‘befriended’ your boss on Facebook, you set up a LinkedIn profile and you followed all the relevant people on Twitter. You knew it would only be a matter of time before your networking genius landed you your dream job in a leading company.

Australians are good at lots of things. We are world class when it comes to relaxed attitudes, VB drinking and swanning around the beach at Christmas time. But networking is a lost art on Aussie shores.

The boundary between work and personal life has become blurred – and with the rise of social networking sites that line has become very blurred indeed.

If the idea of small talk and idle chitchat renders you speechless, do not be alarmed. Networking doesn’t mean you have to be the centre of attention or the life of the party.