Ava
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Post by Ava on Mar 9, 2014 19:27:06 GMT -5
I've never networked before. I am starting a new job in the same company tomorrow. But I'll be far away from the people I worked until this past Friday. There are a couple of them I would like to keep in touch not only because I like them as persons, but also for networking purposes. I didn't add them as Facebook friends, I try to keep Facebook for family and friends only. So my idea is to keep in touch by internal e-mail, since we are all working at the same company. How often should I send them an e-mail? I don't want to disappear from their radar, but I don't want to be annoying either. Are there any other way to keep in touch besides e-mail? How do you network with past co-workers? We had an excellent working relationship but never became personal friends.
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tcu2003
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Post by tcu2003 on Mar 9, 2014 19:44:06 GMT -5
I use LinkedIn - that way if someone leaves the company, you'll still have their email address/contact info.
Are you close enough to meet up for lunch or dinner or drinks 1-2 times per year? If not, I'd try emailed 2-3 times per year (maybe once per quarter) to say hi and check in/catch up.
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swasat
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Post by swasat on Mar 9, 2014 19:47:28 GMT -5
I use LinkedIn too. Great site for keeping in touch with ex-colleagues, or even with recruiters.
If you want to use Facebook and if your company has a Facebook page, you can "friend"or "like" it and you will get the feed.
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swamp
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Post by swamp on Mar 9, 2014 20:01:36 GMT -5
Open another Facebook page for colleagues and acquaintances.
But I used linked in for professional network stuff.
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NastyWoman
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Post by NastyWoman on Mar 9, 2014 20:13:22 GMT -5
I third LinkedIn.
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alabamagal
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Post by alabamagal on Mar 9, 2014 20:49:42 GMT -5
Linked In is better than Facebook for professional networking.
Beyond that, try going to lunch once a month. I do that with a few former coworkers.
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