HBR Guide to Smarter Networking (HBR Guide Series)

Make the connections that will help you succeed—and advance faster.Networking doesn't stop once you've landed the job. Building a high-quality, diverse network is key to learning and growth, influencing others, and launching your ideas. But how do you move beyond small talk and cold emails to building a network that is strategic and effective, made up of authentic relationships?The HBR Guide to Smarter Networking will give you the tools you need to connect confidently, get your initiatives off the ground, and move up in your career.This guide will help you:Make great first impressionsConnect better at conferences—in-person or virtualReach out to find your next jobOvercome obstacles to building your networkAvoid networking burnoutKeep your network healthy over the long haulArm yourself with the advice you need to succeed on the job, with the most trusted brand in business. Packed with how-to essentials from leading experts, the HBR Guides provide smart answers to your most pressing work challenges.