Networking + Community: Your CU in 2022 with Sara Freeman
Ah the limitless power of networking. We all want to access it more effectively, but the goal can be daunting. Luckily, we got to sit down and chat with an expert on the subject. Sara [...]
Posts Tagged ‘Networking’
Professional networking in this increasingly digital age
During the African American Credit Union Coalition’s recent virtual event, a panelist in the session, “Leadership in Times of Crisis,” aptly said: “If I didn’t understand the power of a network before this [...]
Have you lost focus on relationships?
I recently had one of my famous catch up calls with a contact of mine that works as the Commercial Loan Business Development Manager for a bank. During the call we talked about what we [...]
How to be a connector in your community
If we want more referrals, we constantly want to be connected to folks that give us referrals. These connections ultimately lead to be established as a connector. The primary benefit of being labeled as a [...]
Networking: The table full of credit union employees doesn’t generate more business
You’ve likely been to at least one networking event in the past 6 months that included a meal, or at least tables where folks sit down for a program of some sort. Usually this [...]
Attracting young professionals
Attracting young talent is a hot topic in every industry, but credit unions have taken a special interest in attracting the millennial workforce. The financial services industry is unique in that its products are used [...]
3 places to do networking for your credit union
Ever wonder where the next member is coming from? Are you looking at outside resources to ensure that your credit union is reaching enough people so that you can get enough inbound inquiries for new [...]
4 career moves you should always be making
Early in your career, it’s easy to just think about making money and the ways you can spend it. Before too long, you’ll start thinking about your career, what you want to accomplish, [...]
Calling all future credit union leaders: Crash THINK 18!
For the first time ever, THINK 18 will feature a THINK Crashers program, bringing together rising stars in the credit union industry and connecting them with credit union leaders. Young credit union professionals, ages 35 [...]
3 instant icebreakers when you’re meeting someone new
We are all faced with nerve-wracking situations where we’re meeting someone new. It could be in a social setting or in a professional environment, but it’s not always easy knowing the proper way [...]
3 career tips for older job seekers
It can be a difficult experience to be on the job hunt when retirement is not too far away. Unlike those available to millennials and other younger generations, job opportunities are sometimes hard to come [...]
4 ways to be a better networker
Whether you’re working to grow your company or making connections for a new business venture, there’s no substitute for the networking process. Sure, it can be a daunting task to open yourself up [...]
Prepare yourself now for the future of work
With talk of robots taking over jobs in the not-so-distant future, people find themselves wondering how to ensure they don’t become obsolete. The answer is simple: Stretch your skills, knowledge, and approach to work. “[...]
4 reasons to attend a trade conference
On the fence about attending a trade conference? Here are 4 reasons you should book your flight now. Networking: Conferences are the perfect opportunity to meet people who can help advance your career. While attending [...]
3 unconventional ways to find a job
Everyone is familiar with posting sites and classified ads, but did you know you’re not limited to these resources when hunting for a new job? Here are 3 tips to help you land the [...]