{"product_id":"9781444159691","title":"Networking In A Week: How To Network In Seven Simple Steps","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eNetworking just got easier\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNetworking is a word that is firmly embedded in our vocabulary. It is not unusual to hear the word used to describe a range of activities and behaviours.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cb\u003eactivities\u003c\/b\u003e of a successful networker are often focussed on outcomes. Our research and observations suggest that successful networkers build their networks by developing close relationships with work colleagues, professional communities and associations and virtually, through social and professional networking sites, referrals and references from friends or colleagues.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cb\u003ebehaviours\u003c\/b\u003e of a successful networker are often social. Successful networkers may be considered to be gregarious; when you observe them, it becomes clear they build relationships through empathic connections, being respectful, purposeful and reciprocal relationships that are founded on principles such as 'do as you would be done by'.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIndividuals respond to the word network in different ways. However you respond to the word, networks can make the difference for you personally and professionally. \u003ci\u003eNetworking In A Week \u003c\/i\u003eis designed to help you understand, benefit from and develop your network.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEach of the seven chapters in \u003ci\u003eNetworking In A Week \u003c\/i\u003ecovers a different aspect:\u003cbr\u003e- Sunday: Networks and networking\u003cbr\u003e- Monday: Personal networks\u003cbr\u003e- Tuesday: Organizational networks\u003cbr\u003e- Wednesday: Professional networks\u003cbr\u003e- Thursday: Networking for career development\u003cbr\u003e- Friday: Social networking\u003cbr\u003e- Saturday: Simple steps to networking success\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hodder \u0026 Stoughton, Ltd.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47155162546416,"sku":"9781444159691","price":4.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781444159691_p0.jpg?v=1763816305","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781444159691","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}