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EP 122: Professional Networking Strategies for CMAs
Manage episode 349228529 series 1283453
Many accountants find networking to be an uncomfortable part of the job. Small talk with strangers can feel awkward, especially for introverts. And making the time to connect to other professionals isn’t always a top priority.
Despite all this, networking is incredibly important. It is still widely considered to be the best strategy for getting a new job, promotion, or salary raise. Research shows that networking is responsible for approximately 80% of new hires.
After spending over a decade in the accounting world, I’ve done my fair share of networking. I’ve noticed the skill doesn’t come naturally to many, but there are strategies to ease even the most introverted of accountants like us into the process.
Click play to listen to today’s episode.
164 episodes
Manage episode 349228529 series 1283453
Many accountants find networking to be an uncomfortable part of the job. Small talk with strangers can feel awkward, especially for introverts. And making the time to connect to other professionals isn’t always a top priority.
Despite all this, networking is incredibly important. It is still widely considered to be the best strategy for getting a new job, promotion, or salary raise. Research shows that networking is responsible for approximately 80% of new hires.
After spending over a decade in the accounting world, I’ve done my fair share of networking. I’ve noticed the skill doesn’t come naturally to many, but there are strategies to ease even the most introverted of accountants like us into the process.
Click play to listen to today’s episode.
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