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Mingling is the ultimate small talk test. For me, making small talk has always made me feel uneasy. Very early on my career, I remember saying: “Well, I don’t understand the point. Small talk, it’s phony and boring. I don’t want to have anything to do with it.” But as my career progressed, I realized the role and importance of small talk. It helps lie down a foundation for future interactions and helps you build a rapport which of course is an important networking skill. Continue reading
Linkedin recommendations should be genuine and earnest, specific and descriptive.
Of course, you’ll never find that recommendation posted to my profile. I want recommendations from professionals that appreciate my work. (In fact, I usually respond to compliments by saying, “Hey thanks for the kind words! Would you be willing to write me a recommendation?”) I want recommendations that are genuine and earnest. I want recommendations that are specific and descriptive.
