by Jennifer Bevan | Jun 12, 2015 | Blog |
I had a great time participating in a Google Hangout this week with UCLA Alumni Career Programs on the topic of Networking. While I’m not a UCLA Alum, I do feel very much a part of the Bruin family, having worked at UCLA Anderson for almost 6 years! It’s...
by Jennifer Bevan | Jan 16, 2015 | Blog |
Often times your networking connections will be facilitated through an introduction from someone you know. Consider this scenario: you are speaking with a friend, colleague, or an acquaintance about your goals or interest in a certain company. They perk up and say “I...
by Jennifer Bevan | Nov 21, 2014 | Blog |
“I have no problem having that first coffee chat or informational phone call. But how do I build a long-term networking relationship without appearing too aggressive?” — Path Relaunch client This is a quandary that I am often asked about. People know that...
by Jennifer Bevan | May 16, 2014 | Blog |
I’m no Emily Post, but I am a stickler for thank you notes—the kind of mother who keeps a detailed list of who-gave-what at my kids’ birthday parties and then makes them write thank you cards within the week. I want my kids to learn the art of showing appreciation,...
by Jennifer Bevan | Mar 2, 2014 | Blog |
The term “Lean in” has gained currency these days, thanks to Sheryl Sandberg, Facebook’s omnipresent COO. The social movement is so strong (and a bit polarizing, as evidenced by the number of times the article “Why Leaning In is Killing Us” has shown up in my...
by Jennifer Bevan | Jan 15, 2014 | Blog |
“My career resolution for 2014: Network with one new person per week,” a former colleague of mine recently posted on Facebook. That’s right, one person every week for 52 weeks (and we aren’t simply talking about gathering 52 new LinkedIn connections). Some may be...
