Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Kara Dennison writes about careers, leadership, and the job market. Networking has always been one of the most effective ways to ...

The post-pandemic has left a large section of business people hungry for more face-to-face interaction. In 2024, digital networking will be essential to any networking strategy. Your best qualities ...

Jeff Tompkins is a writer and teacher of English as a Second Language living in New York City. He was born in Hartford, Connecticut, in 1967 and was educated at Brown University and University College ...

The idea leaves any PTO-spending worker in their right mind aghast. But meeting new people on your travels could lead to ...

No one teaches us how to network for results, and that’s why I took on the task over a decade ago. To help you make the most of your next meet-up or conference, here are some of my top practices.

If you avoid networking because it feels somehow distasteful or even downright loathsome, you’re not alone. For example, take my client Stephanie, who just started as the head of merchandising at a ...

It is well-documented that job search and career development processes are almost wholly dependent upon effective relationships these days. In fact, a recent study found that those who used their ...

This story was originally published on Oct. 22, 2022, and has been updated to include a rerun of the podcast episode. This summer, I went to my first in-person work conference since before the ...