1st Edition

Mastering Networking for Career Success The Psychology Behind Influence and Expanding Networks

By Riffat Faizan Copyright 2027
262 Pages 1 B/W Illustrations
by Routledge

262 Pages 1 B/W Illustrations
by Routledge

Mastering Networking for Career Success is an essential resource for preparing students for the modern professional world. Networking is no longer just about exchanging business cards, it's about building meaningful, strategic relationships that lead to real opportunities. Yet many students and early-career professionals struggle with it, held back by self-doubt, fear of rejection, and a lack... Read more

1. The Psychology of Networking  2. Understanding the Why of Your Networking 3. Understanding Impostor Syndrome in Networking 4. The Art of First Impressions 5. Understanding Your Personality and Networking Style 6. Breaking the Ice and Connecting with Strangers 7. Unique Networking Challenges 8. Building Meaningful Connections 9. How to Network at Conferences and Events 10. Digital Networking in a Global World 11. The Power of Follow-Ups 12. Networking Across Cultures: Managing Energy, Emotional labor, and Burnout 13. The Perseverance, Consistency, and Patience (PCP) Model and the Prism of Relationships 14. The Networking Action Plan (NAP) 15. Strategic Networking - Sustaining Relationships Over Time 16. How to Shape Your Network for Success 17. Activating Your Inner Circle - Making Developmental Relationships Work in Real Time 18. Ethical, Authentic, and Responsible Networking - The Balancing Act 19. Networking for Leadership, Influence, and Social Impact 20. The Networked Professional - A Final Reflection

Biography

Riffat Faizan (Dr) DBA, serves as an adjunct professor at multiple institutes and Head of Public Relations at SSBRC, Canada. A Scopus published researcher and award-winning DEI leader, she brings over two decades of global experience in networking, corporate training, and strategic communication.