Guide To Better Networking

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Guide to Better Networking
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Professional networking is one of the best ways
to find the finance industry recruiter who can
get you introduced to your next employer.
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The problem is that being a financial advisor
does not exactly set you up to have great
networking skills.
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But if you put some time into learning how to
network with large groups of people, then you can
help your job hunt and can build a larger
customer base as well.
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Always Have Business Cards
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Going into a networking event without business
cards is like going into the event naked.
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You need to invest in professional business cards
that have all of your pertinent contact
information on them.
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It would also help to have a few of your
qualifications printed on the back of each card
as well.
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The more people know about you, the more likely
they are to contact you.
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Volunteer Your Time
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One of the best ways to network in the financial
advisor field is to show off your talents to
people who can help you to find work.
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There are several local charitable organizations
that could use good financial professionals and
you will find that volunteering will put you in
contact with many people who can help your career.
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Have An Elevator Speech
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An elevator speech is a two-sentence description
of your skill set and your career goals.
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It can take some time to write a good elevator
speech, but it can be invaluable when you are
networking.
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As you are meeting people for the first time,
your two-sentence elevator speech will be the
perfect way for you to let them know what you do
and get them interested in your services.
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Networking Does Not Have A Schedule
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One of the most important things to remember
about good networking is that there is no
schedule to follow.
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Whenever you are out in public, you should try to
dress professionally, act professionally, and
have your business cards ready to hand out.
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You could be in a social setting and find
yourself face-to-face with a finance industry
recruiter who is interested in your skill set.
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Network With Everyone
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One of the myths about good networking is
that financial professionals should only network
with other financial professionals to find the
best opportunities.
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Nothing could be further from the truth.
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Good professionals talk to people from any
industry and gather the largest network they
possibly can.
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If you want your networking to be successful,
then never limit yourself to any particular type
of contact.
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Be prepared to talk to anyone who shows an
interest in you and your skills.
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Planning to apply for a new job?
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Speak with the experienced financial advisor
recruiters of Willis Consulting Inc.
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They can help you land the position you want.
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See our open positions at www.willis-consulting.co
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