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1. Universal Skills of Success

2. Many of you probably have heard of the quote from the Roman Philosopher, Seneca who once said, “Luck is what happens when preparation meets opportunity.” What this means is, success is being prepared so when the opportunity presents itself, you will be skillfully qualified to seize it. Luck is a state of unconscious preparation, which you have already spent time on and worked hard for and will seem like second nature. Investing in Yourself

3. 1. Network Effectively Networking is one of the most misunderstood concepts as it is often confused with selling. It is not selling, but a way to meet people and build long term trust and relationships that may be mutually beneficial.

4. Career Networking • Networking in the workplace with fellow employees in your own department as well as other divisions is a great career development opportunity. If there is a professional mentor program within your company, get involved. It’s a chance to possibly meet senior leaders who may help you build your career. • Now remember, there are others who need to learn from your expertise and experience as well, so don’t forget to mentor others who will want to follow your lead by becoming your mentee. I firmly believe that teaching is the best way to learn.

5. Networking Tips for Success • Be a good listener You don’t want to be doing all the talking because the other person may think you are not interested in what they have to say. If you’re asking for their opinion, make sure you give them time to answer and pay close attention and ask some follow-up questions.

6. Networking Tips for Success • Be prepared Plan out what types of questions you would like to ask others and write them down in order of priority. By doing so, will avoid taking up too much of people’s time. After all, they are there to network with others as well.

7. Networking Tips for Success • Resume review When you’re looking for work, a non-intrusive way to tap into possible opportunities is to have someone review your resume. By doing so, they will find out a lot about you that they may not already know such as your work history, skills and accomplishments. With this knowledge, they may think of a contact for a company that your skills and experience may be suited for.

8. Networking Tips for Success • Leverage Social Media Networking doesn’t have to be in person. With the increase in use of professional social media sites such as LinkedIn, a great way to start a conversation is to possibly comment on their post or maybe send them a message.

9. Networking Tips for Success • Show gratitude When building long term relationships, it is crucial to always send a message of Thanks whenever someone offers you advice or introduces you to one of their contacts. A handwritten Thank You note always adds a special touch if you know where to mail it to. If not, a simple email will do the trick.

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