Networking has recently become a very popular-and very powerful-concept. It can benefit individuals who are working within a sales team, as well as startups, the unemployed and those who are seeking new opportunities. Networking is an excellent way to meet new people in both social and business contexts to achieve personal and professional goals while having fun. There are many types of organizations and based on your intentions, finding the right one is integral in making the experience positive and valuable. Some examples of these groups include:

1. Strong contact networks such as BNI where you meet weekly, give updates on your business and send referrals to the members.
2. Casual contact networks such as the chamber of commerce wherein meetings are usually held monthly and relationships are built.
3. Service organizations such as the Rotary club or HR/PR/ Technical and other knowledge networks.
4. Social/Business organizations which could include a singles group or a neighborhood group such as Lincoln Park Young professionals.
5. Online networks where the event takes place without having to leave your office or home computer (Blitztime.com, for example).
“Where do I begin?” is usually the first question. I recommend searching the following sites for groups in your area and opportunities that fit your budget and needs:
1. Meetup.com
2. Networkingmonkey.com
3. Biznik.com
4. Blitztime.com (online networking through your computer and phone)
5. Linkedin.com
6. Join a Yahoo! Group; BNC is excellent for Chicagoans

“How do I prepare?” is often the next question and the answer is simple:

1. Know your intention
2. Come prepared with an elevator pitch
3. Bring business cards

“What happens next?” and “what is the secret?”:

1. Share first! Be sure to ask others about their business and their ideal client so you can follow up with a resource, tools or a referral. If you want others to remember you and refer potential clients or business opportunities, you must be the first to give.
2. Follow up with everyone and ask them if they’d like to meet for coffee. This will give you an opportunity to get to know them better and understand their needs. Then come up with a “stay in touch” process for following up periodically.

Networking is simple however there is also a science to being successful. Be sure to look out for others and in return, others will look out for you.

Written by: Fulfilling Future – Julia

Expert in: Career Coaching, Confidence Coaching, Life Coaching,Relationship Coach

If you’re on the hunt for a new job that fits the bill- this article will help you get your ‘job magnet’ turned on high and get the power of spiritual energy behind you in your journey!

To work is to be an active part of the whole cycle of abundance. You deserve to have a job that receives your unique style of creativity, energy, problem-solving and strength, and a job that compensates you equally for the work you do! Finding a job that suits you is as important as finding a life partner who you’re compatible with… many of us spend 8-12 hours per day at work- and if this isn’t a joyful, progressive, and ‘right feeling’ place to be, the consequences of depression, lethargy, illness, lack, and frustration are not far from manifesting.

In this article, I’d like to present some spiritual and metaphysical pieces of wisdom and practice that will help you call forth the job that will serve you as you serve it. Set your expectation meter on HIGH- and get ready to connect with a position of

Clarify The Goal

Pretend your new job is going to be like a new relationship. What exactly are you looking for? Start making a list of specifics… how far is the commute? what does your average day look like? What tasks will you be performing? How closely will you work with others? What new skills will you learn? Be as specific and realistic as possible given the type of work you choose to do. Once you’ve completed your list, come back to it every day and re-read it. If anything needs to be adjusted, removed, or added- do it! Allow the list to be dynamic.

Energy Is The Best Employee!

Take Intentional Action!

In spiritual practices, energy always flows where the attention goes. This means that in order to get the energy of your new job, you need to make sure you’re being attentive and putting energy into finding it. Spend time every single day looking at classified ads, sending out resumes, talking to people about your search, and thinking good thoughts about the future. Even if you’ve hired a headhunter to find a position for you, still be active in the process by requesting daily updates from them and investigating companies online that your representative has selected for you. Be intentional about finding work- don’t treat it as a process that should find you- we call it ‘job hunting‘ for a reason! If you choose to use prayer as a method for calling forth work, I am right behind you on that one.. but consider praying for guidance, empowerment, and wisdom in actively finding the right job- not for having it delivered to your doorstep.

Every Action Has An Equal Reaction… What’s Your Reaction Going To Be?

Check Your Paradigm

The truth about why many people have a hard time finding work is that in their core they don’t believe they deserve anything great. It’s imperative that you spend time each day checking your thoughts and beliefs. If you aren’t confident that you deserve the very best job for YOU as an individual- replete with great pay, awesome benefits, amazing co-workers, and sky-high potential for promotion… then we need to talk! Remind yourself consistently that for every person on the planet, a new need is created- and due to that new need, a new job is out there somewhere with your name on it. There is more than enough for all of us, and ‘lack mentality’ is only going to help you attract a seriously lack-luster job!

In a reality filled with infinite possibility- you truly can have whatever you desire!

Interview On The Astral Plane

In meditation, call forth the perfect situation in to your mind once you have what that is clear. Place yourself in the fullness of work and notice all the small details. Have conversations with you boss and ask questions- allowing responses to come through without judgment as truth. If anything funky happens in your visualization that doesn’t feel right for you… take note and take accountability. Go back to your list of qualities and start re-writing. Anything that manifests in this meditative state is either something you’ve consciously asked for- or a fear that’s manifesting. The sections above should help rid yourself of fear and get positive, while clarifying the things you do want to attract!

Spiritual meditation is the wise person’s true magic!

Someone’s Cooking…Beacon?

Select a stone or other object to serve as a sort of  ‘still point energy beacon’ for your goal. Let this item remind you whenever you interact with it about your goals- and give it the power to be a lucky talisman… drawing the right guidance and connections to you like a magnet. Once you land your amazing job- hand it over to someone you love who needs some help finding theirs!

Your order’s up!

Watch Out… It’s Contagious!

Have a friend who’s got a sweet job? Take them out to dinner or invite them over for tea. The old axiom ‘you are who you associate with’ is very true- and by spending time with people who have the money, connections, lifestyle, attitude, health, spiritual connection, etc. that YOU want you’ll start emulating them and learning subtle secrets to big success!

Can I rub your lucky attitude?

Live The Dream

If you find yourself sleeping in and lazing about because you aren’t working right now, you’re slowly and silently digging your paradigm into a dark hole. Keep waking up on time for work, making a good breakfast, catching up with the news, and getting yourself ready for a productive and abundant day. If you live in the energy of a positive job- you’ll manifest that job… there’s no way to avoid it!

I hit the snooze button too many times this morning and slept through living a higher state of abundant being!

Hand Me That Box Cutter, Will Ya?

If you’re living in a box about your career- now is the time to break free! Source very well may be telling you that your old belief about the work ‘you must do’ is a lie! Are you sure you’re doing what you want? Is fear and low self-esteem preventing you from approaching the job/career you truly want? Right now, give yourself permission to dream as wildly as possible about what you’d spend your days doing to earn money and participate in society in any way you’d truly love to. Got it? Now go get it!

If humans were meant to live in boxes, we would probably be more square!

Keep On Keepin’ On…

The process leading to your perfect job may have some history… and there may be some more time ahead before it manifests. In the meantime, you are in control of the health of your body, mind, emotions, and spirit in the matter. Continue to do the things you love (even if you have to scale them back due to financial concern). Be creative, try new things, love yourself- and most of all, love healing yourself! Try to enjoy the process of finding work- because it just means a change is needed and you’ve entered a higher state of being! If you find yourself in a depressive or anxiety-ridden state, talk to friends for support or connect with a top-notch mental health provider. Sometimes just venting and getting some feedback makes all the difference in the world. Remember that in you deserving to be abundant in the limitless- you also deserve joy!

Putting a brick on the gas pedal does NOT count as having cruise control!

With blessings of abundance, progress, and joyful participation in the cycle of prosperity…

Written by: Josh Williams

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