Bob Panico, Chief People Officer, at R. H. Sweeney Associates spoke about networking at Carrollton Career Focus Group on Monday, 30 April 2012. Continuously evaluate networking contacts assigning each to one of three levels in a network pyramid. This pyramid has three levels. Level one at the tip of the pyramid should have 10 to 12 contacts. Level two in the middle should have 13 to 200 contacts. Level three at the base of the pyramid should have 200 to 300 contacts. Level-one contacts closely match our networking criteria and are contacted frequently. Use a spreadsheet to manage contacts. “Don’t ask “what can I do for you?” but rather ask “what are your needs?” A networking resume can help contacts recognize opportunities for you.

Carrollton Career Focus Group meets on most Monday mornings at Prince of Peace Lutheran Church in Carrollton, Texas. Official information about this group is available at http://finance.groups.yahoo.com/group/CarrolltonTX_CFG/