Sabah
Kazmi is a big believer in the importance of social networking. As a
risk analyst and lending systems administrator for a credit union in
Philadelphia, PA, Kazmi has enjoyed the benefits of social networking first
hand during the last few months. Though Sabah Kazmi has been quite busy
between her professional and educational lives (she recently earned her M.J.),
she has still made time for a select few social networking groups that she
considers particularly valuable.
Sabah Kazmi recommends that any professional – young or old,
experienced or inexperienced – become involved in at least one social
networking group. She considers social networking groups to be some of
the most valuable resources for professionals. And, they’re often free or
open at nominal costs.
If you are interested in joining a social networking group in your
local area, Sabah
Kazmi has a few suggestions to help you begin the process of finding and
joining a group:
1. Sabah
Kazmi always tells professionals that the first thing they need to do is determine
their general interests. Ask yourself if you want to make more contacts, meet
specific types of people, or make a career change. When you know your
purpose in joining a social networking group, believes Sabah Kazmi, you
increase your ability to be a productive member in that group.
2. Once you
know exactly why you want to join a social networking group, Sabah Kazmi
recommends that professionals search for social networking groups online, or by
browsing through lists like this one.
She also recommends groups like BNI.
3. If you’re
struggling to find social networking groups that are tailored towards your
interests, Sabah Kazmi recommends you look into your local Chamber of Commerce.
Also, she reminds professionals that sometimes it can be a good thing to not
join groups that pertain directly to “your interests.” By joining a group
of people who are not like you, Sabah Kazmi believes you might actually be more
effective in the group.
4.
Lastly, Sabah Kazmi reminds would-be network-ers that they have to
be active participants. Sabah Kazmi always tells professionals that they
won’t get much out of a social networking group by going once or twice.
In order to attain some success with a social networking group, Sabah
Kazmi believes regular and frequent attendance is essential.
For more information,
please see the following resources provided by Sabah Kazmi:
http://www.businessinsider.com/how-to-network-like-a-pro-2010-4?op=1
http://www.businessinsider.com/how-to-network-like-a-pro-2010-4?op=1
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