| Truth is, you aren't going to get very far with building | | | | moments where you can either offer your services |
| your career success, if you're grumbling and | | | | or mention that you'd like some help. Career success |
| muttering about your lot all the time. Do this and you | | | | often comes from offers or requests just like these. |
| will likely as not fail. Take action steps of your own | | | | 4. If a person asks YOU what you've been doing |
| and there's a much better chance of success. | | | | lately, tell them you've been working on making |
| People like to be with people that make them feel | | | | some changes and bettering your life. This is a great |
| good and, frankly, no one enjoys a whiner. Boosting | | | | opportunity. |
| your career success can be as simple as building | | | | Having built rapport by being interested in them, it |
| rapport with others you meet, even if you might not | | | | becomes OK to ask the other person for some help |
| think they can influence the way your career | | | | or guidance. |
| develops. | | | | People like to feel their opinion is valuable and they'll |
| What's more, it's a far better sort of person to be! | | | | be more than willing to share expertise or opinion. |
| These ideas show how you can do this quickly, | | | | Actually people feel valued when they can help |
| consistently and well:- | | | | someone else - so be sure to take them up on it |
| 1. Greet people like you really are glad to see them. | | | | when they offer help. |
| And even if you don't particularly like someone, get | | | | 5. Be specific and, ask for contacts or a phone |
| over it, there's a bigger challenge out there than | | | | number. Request help getting in touch with someone |
| petty dislikes. | | | | you feel will help advance your career. |
| Making the other person feel like you're glad to see | | | | Tell people your plans for moving up the career |
| them can open up a lot of opportunities. | | | | success ladder and maybe even a few of your next |
| The rewards of career success may not be | | | | steps - and then let the conversation close with a |
| noticeable at first, but hang in there, this is an | | | | warm parting and even the offer to meet up again. |
| investment that can pay out in days, weeks or even | | | | That's right; don't be too pushy. A nice, comfortable |
| years! | | | | conversation that gets you a little bit closer to your |
| 2. Show a real and keen interest in the other person | | | | career success goals is best. Don't push too hard, |
| and what they are about. Everyone likes to talk | | | | keep it just right. |
| about themselves, so ask an open question that gets | | | | Building rapport can happen in moment, but usually |
| the other person talking. "How are you?", is a good | | | | doesn't happen overnight. Networking with others can |
| place to start. | | | | take some time. Soon, though, you'll notice more |
| Ask a question that will start conversation - one | | | | people gravitating towards you. |
| where the answer isn't going to be yes, or no. | | | | You may be asked for advice or your opinion. You |
| Each time the conversation lags, you can spark things | | | | may find that you're consulted on more important |
| by asking another open question, to keep them | | | | projects. You didn't change much; just the way you |
| talking about themselves, which is the way they get | | | | talked to other people. |
| to like you!. | | | | Isn't it worth a few changes to boost your career |
| 3. Watch for opportunities. When you're networking | | | | success? |
| with someone or just having a talk, watch for those | | | | |