In this episode, Jim and Lauren cover tips to help you network more effectively by deescalating the networking process. In a professional setting, networking happens all the time.  Every time you interact with people, you are networking. We hope that our tips can help lessen the stress and anxiety of networking. We hope you enjoylistening!    

• Networking does not have to be a do or die situation - It’s just a conversation
• Networking does not always have immediate results, but networking on a routine bases will have fruits that develop overtime.  You are planting seeds each time you are networking.
• Don’t just network with “famous” people. Many types of people / backgrounds of people can be valuable as you network
• We share a few tips to make a memorable / lasting impression
• Develop and practice your elevator pitch - keep it short and simple to help it be approachable
• Following up is important (we cover more of this in episode 34)
• A few tips to open conversations (and end them)
• Finding points of commonality to help with connections
• Tips for extroverts and introverts as they network
• A few pointers to get over your fear of networking

Lauren Celano, CEO of Propel Careers and Jim Gould, the Director for Postdoctoral Affairs at Harvard Medical School, launched this podcast as a way for us to share our advice, insights, and reflections to help others navigate their careers.

As we develop new episodes, this podcast will provide insights regarding career advice to help listeners navigate career choices and become more confident in their decisions. We look forward to busting myths and providing real life, timely, and accurate advice. Jim and Lauren work heavily with Ph.D. trained scientists, but the advice we provide can be applicable to other audiences. We hope you enjoy listening!