Build Your Dream Network
Activity Overview
Episode publication activity over the past year
Episodes
Ghosting And Being Ghosted During A Job Search
08 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
A whopping 93 percent of respondents to a recent LinkedIn poll said they had by ghosted by a potential employer during the interview process. Ghosting...
Don't Use Your Network Like A Web Browser
01 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Does the way you ask questions of your network mirror the way you search the internet? In this episode, Kelly shows how your career networking aspirat...
Do You Hate To Ask For Help?
25 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
If you hesitate to ask your network for help, you're not alone. This reluctance can stem from feeling we don't deserve assistance or fearing we'll get...
Stop Asking To "Grab A Coffee" to Land a Job Interview
18 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
If you think reaching out to request a meeting over coffee will result in a job interview, think again. This job search advice is definitely out of da...
Closing The Networking Gap
11 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The networking gap--the advantage some people have over others based on who they know or the resources they have access to--persists even in our hyper...
How to Network at Online Conferences and Virtual Events
04 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Is it still even possible to network and connect with others at conferences and events, now that they've mostly gone online for the time being? The an...
Think Like A Marketer
28 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Networking can sometimes feel like sales. In this episode, Kelly challenges you to ditch the selling mode for some marketing savvy and approach networ...
The Power of Peer Networks
21 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Your most important career network is one you're likely ignoring: your peers. This week on the podcast, Kelly explains why you should be actively shar...
Listener Questions about Networking
14 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Kelly answers several listener questions she's received, including requests for advice from a stay-at-home mom returning to work, a r...
Ditch the Boring Bio
07 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
When everyone's professional bios look the same, does anyone stand out? Following industry norms and expectations when it comes to drafting your bio c...
Maximize Your Potential at Your Own Pace--with Maxie McCoy
23 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Kelly connects with Maxie McCoy for a conversation on how to let go of uncertainty, shed the expectations of others, and stop comparing your career pr...
How To Hack A Summer Internship Experience
16 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The summer internship provides valuable career experience for students. So what do you do if your internship is cancelled, either due to the current c...
Intentional Career Development--with Sherrell Dorsey
09 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Kelly interviews Sherrell Dorsey, founder of The Plug on topics ranging from how to network in a new community to why slowing down to listen is a good...
How to Deal with Rejection
26 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Rejection is painful and, unfortunately, a regular part of our professional lives. If we can't dull the blows, can we at least lessen the sting of bei...
Planning Your Workforce Re-Entry
19 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Re-entering the workforce at any point in your career can be a daunting endeavor, whether you were involuntarily laid off or you chose to go out on yo...
Reinventing Your Career
12 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Factors outside of your control can suddenly topple your career plans. In this episode, Kelly interviews workforce transformation leader Joyce Sulliva...
Positioning Yourself For Job Search Success
05 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Not only are we living longer and choosing to extend our work lives past the traditional age of retirement, but today, many people are also facing an ...
What To Post or Share With Others While Your Career Is On Hold
28 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Wondering what updates to share with your network when you’re looking for career opportunities? Or whether it is OK to put a cancelled internship on...
When To Do The Work For Free
21 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
When should you consider giving away your skills and talents for free and when is it a waste of your time? In this episode, Kelly explores requests to...
Ask Your Network For Feedback
14 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever sought career advice or feedback from your network on your professional strengths? In this episode of the podcast Kelly shares how her o...
Don't Pause Your Networking, But Proceed With Care
07 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This episode focuses on both your self-care and the care of your network. We all react to crises differently, and it can be easy to forget others...
Create Virtual Water Cooler Moments
31 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
What is a virtual water cooler moment? It's leveraging digital tools in imaginative ways to simulate IRL interactions with coworkers, colleagues...
Just Checking In
24 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This week on the podcast, it's JCI, or Just Checking In. In these unprecedented times, the best thing we can do to build stronger, long-lasting relati...
Rework Your Resume And Other Networking Quick Fixes
17 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Kelly provides suggestions to those looking to change jobs or careers on how they can successfully revamp their resumes and show thei...
How To Reach Out On Social Media
10 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
With digital tools and social media, you're one click away from connecting with just about anyone. However, if you hit send on a poorly worded message...
Networking Advice for College Students
03 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Kelly is answering listener questions this week on the podcast. In this episode she provides three networking strategies for college grads who are won...
How Do I Find New Clients To Grow My Business?
25 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Kelly is answering listener questions this week on the podcast. In this episode, she offers suggestions for a small business owner / solopreneur who i...
Why You Should Never Ask Someone to "Pick Their Brain"
18 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Here's a networking bad habit to end right now: sending enthusiastic "you two should know each other" emails or "pick your brain" invitations to meet ...
Show Your Network Some Love
11 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Are you showing your network enough love? Building stronger bonds with your existing connections as well as forging new ones means spending time think...
Making the Most of Conferences and Networking Events
04 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
You've signed up to attend a conference, and, as the day of the event approaches, you find yourself overcome with dread and regret, creating all sorts...
The Top 5 In-Demand Soft Skills--And How To Flex Them
28 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
To be successful in nearly any role (or in any job search), you need to demonstrate to employers your mastery of soft skills. In this episode, Kelly t...
How to Build A New Network--with Jennifer Johnson
21 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Executive recruiter (and a featured interviewee in the Build Your Dream Network book for her savvy network-building insights) Jennifer Johnson joins K...
Professional Organizations: Are They Worth Joining?
14 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Joining a professional organization or participating in an industry association's events may sound like networking drudgery, but it is actually at the...
How to Reciprocate a Networking Favor
07 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
When someone in your network makes an introduction for you, traditional etiquette says you should do the same thing for them. But when is reciprocatin...
Networking for the New Decade: New Year's Resolutions Revisited
31 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The eve of a new year (and new decade) is a great time to reflect and celebrate career milestones, as it can be so easy to overlook smaller but signif...
Take the 30-Day Networking Challenge!
24 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
A new year means new possibilities to build your relationships. But how do you muster the motivation if you're dragging from end-of-year indulgences o...
Use Your Network To Achieve Your New Year's Resolutions
17 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
It's time to kick the habit of making and breaking New Year's resolutions! Whether your goal is saving more, losing weight, or switching careers, you'...
Twitter: How to Connect in 280 Characters or Less--with Heidi Moore
10 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
If you've ever wondered whether it's possible to have a meaningful conversation around a complex subject with others on Twitter, here's your answer: y...
Networking at Holiday Parties
03 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The holidays are a wonderful time of year to connect with friends, colleagues and family--and you can network joyfully without ever having to send out...
Networking Etiquette (with Helen Ellis)
26 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Courtesy appears to have been deleted in the digital age, so I sought the guidance of best-selling author and host of the Southern Lady Code podcast, ...
Reputation Killers
19 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Failing to follow up and follow through are two of the biggest reputation killers out there. With just a little networking know-how, you can ensure yo...
Luck, Chance, and Fortune
12 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Time to stop wishing for a lucky break or chance introduction. It takes some real networking work to unlock good fortune and put your career in front ...
Where is Your Network?
05 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Don't think you have a network? Think again! Your network is bigger than you imagine and larger than your immediate connections.
Interns
29 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Interships, like majority of jobs, are discovered and filled through networks and personal recommendations. Maximize the potential of these prized opp...
Leveraging Twitter to Enhance Your Connections (with Elena Rossini)
22 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Independent filmmaker Elena Rossini has leveraged the social media platform Twitter for business networking. Now she's moving on to Giphy and Instagra...
Using Your Network to Jumpstart Your Career
15 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Vision boards and career plans are great when you know what you want to do with your career. But what if you're at a crossroads? When you're befuddled...
Networking with Investors
08 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Seeking funding for your startup or business venture? Contrary to popular networking practice, start forging connections with investors well before yo...
Tackling the Informational Interview
01 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Informational interviews are networking gold when you're pursuing a career change or searching for a new job. Don't flub this golden opportunity by ta...
Does Your Network Support Your Ambitions?
24 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Ideas without a network remain just that - ideas. But with a purposefully constructed network, ideas have the chance to expand and grow. Do you have t...
What Does Networking Mean, and What Does It Look Like Today?
17 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Time to shake up your idea of what networking means. If it is not schmoozing at parties and endless coffee dates, then what is networking? Hint: some ...
Introducing Build Your Dream Network
26 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Need networking and career advice? Frustrated and confused by how to network successfully? Kelly Hoey is here to help. Look out for Build Your Dream N...