Networking Mindset

When you’re looking for a new job, it’s easy to fall into the same routine. You keep editing your resume, scrolling job boards and reaching out to recruiters and career coaches hoping something clicks.

All of that matters. But there’s one thing people often skip.  

Networking. 

The word alone can make even the most confident job seeker feel uneasy. It brings to mind awkward small talk, fake smiles and conversations that feel more rehearsed than real. No wonder so many people avoid it.

But networking is just meeting people and making connections. It doesn’t have to be about asking for a job. It doesn’t need a perfect pitch or a script. It’s about being curious and being yourself.

If that still feels uncomfortable to you, here are a few ways to reframe it.

Start small. Reach out to people you already know. Call on former coworkers or a classmate. Text that person you used to have coffee with. No need to start cold.

Ask questions. Listen more than you talk. Most people love sharing what they do and they’ll remember you took the time to care.

Think long term. Not every chat leads to an opportunity. And that’s okay. You’re building relationships, not checking boxes.

If you don’t know where to begin, you’re not alone. I work with clients all the time who want to build their networks but get stuck in the outreach or worry about bothering people.  

This is where I can help.

Together, we can build a plan that works for you. And I’ll help you stick to it because the follow-thru part is usually the hardest.

If that sounds like what you need, I’m here for you.