
Advice Seeker: Dear April,
I just graduated college and got a pretty decent job, but I'd really like to keep moving up. Everyone's telling me that the best way to move up the corporate ladder is to network. Do you have any suggestions of how I can start the networking process?
Sincerely,
Network to the Top
Dear Network to the Top,
There's no doubt that networking is the best way for you to make it to the top. It can sometimes seem difficult, but it can also be a lot of fun!
Here are some suggestions on how to start the networking process:
Play a Sport
Extreme sports are an excellent way to separate the men from the boys -- and when it comes to business, nobody wants to work with the boys. They want to work with the men. And in this case, some of those "men" may be women! Women who excel at extreme sports find themselves in an elite group of aggressive, successful people who want to do business the way they heli-ski -- on the edge.