{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Build Your Brave Career for Women in Tech","title":"Networking for Career Growth with Interest Interviews - Human Connection is the Long Game E159","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":1192,"description":"“Your functional skills are important, but they won't create career growth. Career growth is created via your network. The more time you spend networking, the more your career will grow.” Nicole Trick Steinbach\nHuman connection, also called networking, is the most important strategic approach to career growth, so this episode covers the foundations for networking: mindset, approach, and implementation details. \nMost importantly, if you feel scammy while networking, you are doing it wrong. Instead, connect with curiosity and interest as a human, to another human. In short: stop being weird and start being connected. \nI share some common misconceptions and challenges I hear frequently about networking and how to resolve each of them. Then I offer a step-by-step process to empower you to navigate networking for career growth with authenticity and genuine curiosity, paving the way for sustained career growth.\nNetworking, done right, will cultivate a robust and authentic network, underscoring the transformative impact of human-to-human connections in shaping successful and fulfilling career paths. And that is brave. \nHot topics from this episode:\nImportance of Networking for Career Growth\nStatistics on job offers starting with personal connections\nBalancing functional skills and networking\nHow to Approach Networking: mindset, obstacles, and long-term thinking\nThe interest interview: the mechanics of networking\nNurturing professional relationships\nResources:\nE72: Momentum - Interest Interviews \nCareer Tip for Women in Tech: Interest Interviews for Career Growth - E37 \nThe Power of the Interest Interview for Career Growth into Tech with Jess Tillis \nNetwork to Find Truth, Joy and Purpose in Your Life to Grow Your Career from Education into Tech with Ashley Willumitis E61 \nRealizing Your Deep Inalienable Worth to Grow Your Career with Ashley Willumitis (Client) - E120 \nFor more information on how you can build your brave:\nCheck out my website\nJoin my mailing list for...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/ZAPWxN_LMHdnz5w5SiJOoBH806j-O4J313kixLNknDk/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS84MjBi/ZTIzMzQwMDdiNjVk/MDM2OGRhODk0NDBm/Mjk4MS5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}