Being bombarded by emails, phone calls, requests for lunch, and people asking for recommendations can be the pitfalls of trying to keep an active network. Keeping an active network is important to you and of course, you want to help and give back but where do you draw the line?
According to this WashingtonPost.com article, "Networking should be a mutually beneficial relationship", said Heather Hamilton, staffing programs manager for Microsoft Corp. She is a recruiter for the company's marketing department and is a company blogger who at times invites readers to send her their résumés.
Should you want to be a reference for someone you don't even know or someone you have just met? Where is the line drawn between networking and 'socially awkward begging'?
Know More about networking and recruiting at GoodRecruits.com
In my few months as a blogger, I've noticed that same tension you speak of, between begging and real networking. Sometimes I feel hesitant to ask others to look at my blog, but then I remember that as long as I'm sincere and know my place, things will turn out right.
Great job here, Marta!
Posted by: Easton Ellsworth | June 1, 2006 3:02 PM | Permalink to Comment