Comments on: Why Networking Doesn’t Work (and What You Should Do Instead)

By: Simon Oh | Career Corner: February 2014

Simon Oh | Career Corner: February 2014 — Thu, 27 Feb 2014 01:24:27 +0000

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By: Sonia

Sonia — Sun, 23 Feb 2014 20:30:00 +0000

WOW! This article confirms my long-held disdain for the words “networking” and “schmoozing.” Whenever I expressed that disdain in a business setting, I would always add one of our mother’s instructions growing up: “this world is made of givers and takers; be a giver and don’t keep score” Thanks for this. I immediately e-mailed it to colleagues.

By: suzanne urban

suzanne urban — Tue, 18 Feb 2014 09:47:00 +0000

Finally someone brings this to light. I’ve been the recipient of many tossing tons of their business cards at me and not ONCE requesting mine in return. At this is usually when I haven’t requested their card. This is when I recycle theirs to the circular file as I find the brashness so rude. Secondly, how about those who approach you to “pick your brain” and offer nothing in return not even to buy you a cup of coffee for taking the time out.

By: kiwik6

kiwik6 — Mon, 10 Feb 2014 18:07:00 +0000

Przybyłem do Polski z Budapesztu, do którego teraz oferuję wycieczki. Moją propozycję wyszukacie na stronie internetowej wycieczki do budapesztu. Oprócz tego jestem fanem motoryzacji i koszykówki.

By: Jaleesa Smith

Jaleesa Smith — Sun, 09 Feb 2014 20:34:00 +0000

I am still fairly early in my career. How do you do this when you haven’t had a lot of experiences to offer?

By: Rajul

Rajul — Fri, 07 Feb 2014 21:49:00 +0000

Great post, Jeff. I thought your point about understanding people’s pain points, helping them, and not expecting anything in return was really insightful. We’ve done some research on networking at conferences and it’d be interesting to get your thoughts on which tips would be most relevant in that environment.

By: Jeremiah Berry

Jeremiah Berry — Fri, 07 Feb 2014 18:14:00 +0000

Hey Jeff,

Thanks for this article man! Love the content! It sounds pretty close to what I’ve read in Keith Ferazzi’s book “Never Eat Alone”. Have you read it? And, if so, is that where you gleaned some of these ideas from?

By: Samuel

Samuel — Mon, 03 Feb 2014 18:37:00 +0000

This post made me think a little differently about the word “networking”.

I love this approach much better than the traditional networking that many have screwed up.

Be a helpful person first and show the others your opportunity to help.

Become a giver first.

Thanks for the article Jeff.

- Sam