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\u00a0and paid your networking dues. Attending after-work events just isn\u2019t high\u00a0up on your priority list anymore. Here\u2019s why you should grab\u00a0your business cards and get ready to mingle:<\/p>\nAs an executive with a stable career, you might feel that you\u2019ve put in the hard work\u00a0and paid your networking dues. Attending after-work events just isn\u2019t high\u00a0up on your priority list anymore. Here\u2019s why you should grab\u00a0your business cards and get ready to mingle:<\/p>\n
\u201cYou never know what your next challenge or job is going to\u00a0be.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n
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\u00a0-Erin O\u2019Brien, Assistant Dean, Director of Graduate Programs at The University at Buffalo<\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n
Many executives today have the mindset that social media and email will do the networking for them. When I spoke to Erin O\u2019Brien, Assistant Dean and Director of Graduate Programs in the School of Management at the University at Buffalo, she had this to say, \u201cFace-to-face is important. The Internet will never take the place of human interaction; social media is just an enhancement. The quality of your relationships are what bear fruit in the future\u201d. In other words, people still want to do business with people<\/em>.<\/p>\n
During our discussion, Ms. O\u2019Brien pointed out that it is important to not become stagnant in one position or social circle. You need to network to keep yourself, and your business, relevant. The age-old saying still holds true; it\u2019s not about who you know, but who knows you.<\/p>\n
You can network anywhere and everywhere. The Executive MBA program at the University at Buffalo<\/a> is a great way to continue your education and network with other business professionals from various industries.<\/p>\n
In other words, it doesn\u2019t matter how long you\u2019ve been in your career. Get out there and shake some hands.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
As an executive with a stable career, you might feel that you\u2019ve put in the hard work\u00a0and paid your networking dues. Attending after-work events just isn\u2019t high\u00a0up on your priority list anymore. Here\u2019s why you should grab\u00a0your business cards and Continue reading Networking: An Important Tool For Every Executive<\/span>