Introduction:Building a Smarter Network: It's time to break up with our old ideas about networking --Section One.Why You Need to Network, Even If You're Not Job-Hunting:A Smarter Way to Network : The right network can have a huge impact on your success /by Rob Cross and Robert J. Thomas --Learn to Love Networking : You can get past the "I hate networking" feeling /by Francesca Gino, Maryam Kouchaki, and Tiziana Casciaro --How Leaders Create and Use Networks : You need operational, personal, and strategic networks /by Herminia Ibarra and Mark Hunter --How to Create Your Own Career Luck : It's all about nurturing serendipity /by Christian Busch --Section Two.Great First Impressions:Eight Questions to Ask Someone Other Than "What Do You Do?" : Start a more interesting conversation /by David Burkus --The Right Way to Brag About Yourself : And why humblebragging backfires /by Francesca Gino --Three Ways to Pitch Yourself in 30 Seconds : Your elevator pitch is just as important once you have the job /by Jodi Glickman --How to Perfect an Elevator Pitch About Yourself : And see the whole world as an elevator /by Daisy Dowling --Section Three.Connecting at Conferences and Events:How to Network Better at Conferences : Do it on your own terms /by Rebecca Knight --Tips for Navigating a Room Full of Strangers : First, look for islands /by Amantha Imber --How to Plan Your Own Networking Event : Whether in-person or virtual /by Dorie Clark --Section Four.Networking to Land a Great Job:How to Get the Most out of an Informational Interview : Think like a journalist /by Rebecca Knight --How to Reach Out to a Recruiter : You don't need to wait for them to come to you /by Marlo Lyons --How to Find a Great Job Using the Strength of Your Weak Ties : Even in a downturn /by Claudio Fernández-Aráoz --Section Five.Networking to Do Your Job Better:The Best Way to Network in a New Job : Broad outreach isn't better /by Rob Cross and Peter Grey --Start Networking with People Outside Your Industry : How to expand your professional circle /by Dorie Clark --Make Yourself Sponsor-Worthy : Performance alone won't get you the support you need /by Sylvia Ann Hewlett --How to Diversify Your Professional Network : Varied networks lead to more creative ideas /by Amy Nauiokas --Section Six. Remote, Virtual, and Social Media Networking:How to Tell Your Story on LinkedIn : Know your audience and connect the dots for them /by Alex Cooley --What to Say When You're Reaching Out to Someone on LinkedIn : Five conversation starters and sample messages /by Kristi DePaul --The Best Ways to Use Social Media to Expand Your Network : People early in their careers are more likely to respond to direct messages /by Doug Camplejohn --How to Ask for an Email Introduction : Include a forwardable email with key details /by Ruchika Tulshyan --Section Seven.Dealing with Distinct Networking Challenges:The Secrets of Successful Female Networkers : Four behaviors set them apart --Remote Networking as a Person of Color : Networking is even more important when there's no watercooler chat /by Laura Morgan Roberts and Anthony J. Mayo --Making Time for Networking as a Working Parent : It's about maintaining connections, not just finding new ones /by David Burkus --How to Network Across Cultures : You may need to switch your behavior in new settings /by Andy Molinsky --Networking Skills for Professionals from Underrepresented Backgrounds : Learn to navigate three paradoxes /by AiLun Ku and Ray Reyes --Section Eight. Avoiding Networking Burnout:How to Keep Networking from Draining You : Prevent and cope with networking-induced exhaustion /by Jordana Valencia --Five Ways to Say No to a Networking Request : You can't meet with everyone who wants to "pick your brain." /by Dorie Clark --Section Nine.Sustaining Your Network over the Years:How to Maintain Your Network over the Long Haul : You shouldn't be in touch only when you need something /by Rebecca Knight --How to Reach Out After Losing Touch : It's entirely possible to reconnect, even if a preposterous amount of time has gone by /by Jodi Glickman.
