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Can a mentor help you balance work and family? - Ask Annie -Fortune Management. FORTUNE -- Dear Annie: Your article about the importance of mentors and sponsors made me wonder about something that's happening in my own career, and probably lots of other women's, too. After three years at a large Wall Street firm, I got laid off in 2008 and decided to take the opportunity to get an MBA. Toward the end of my studies, I also had a child, and am now expecting a second one. For the past six months, I've been working in a great job at a global financial services company, where I have two mentors (both female) who have given me some invaluable advice and guidance.

But here's the thing. Dear JL: Complicated question! MORE: The power of the 'passive-aggressive' shareholder Carolyn Hughes, whose title is vice president of people at Sunnyvale, Calif., job site Simply Hired, puts it bluntly: "The No. 1 thing holding most women back in the workforce is the need for flexibility. 1. 2. You might even think about finding a mentor outside your own company. 3. Forget Networking. How to Be a Connector. Connector Josh Bycel raised $50,000 in three weeks to fund a medical clinic at a refugee camp in Darfur.

We all know people like them, people who seem to know everyone. They're always able to help -- or if they can't, they know someone who can. You meet them for the first time and in 15 minutes, you're talking with them like you're childhood friends. They're successful, smart and funny, with a likable touch of self-deprecation.

And they're interested in everything. Who are they? "I like people and am genuinely curious," says Banikarim, 42. Related: 12 Tips for Trading Places in 2012 As Gladwell writes, "sprinkled among every walk of life . . . are a handful of people with a truly extraordinary knack of making friends and acquaintances. Traits such as energy, insatiable curiosity and a willingness to take chances seem to be the common thread among connectors -- as well as an insistence that connecting is not the same as networking. Related: Top Workplace Trend for 2012 "I'm a comedy writer. The Top Eight Rules of Networking. You know the type. The people with obnoxious laughs, pushy pitches, and the ability to corner you at industry conferences and talk about themselves continuously for what seems like hours?

The ones who clearly mean well, but their lack of etiquette can make you wish you hadn't even gone? Here's a friendly suggestion: Don't be that person. Networking is a critical part of any job hunt, yet it's probably the easiest thing to get wrong. Knowing a few etiquette guidelines can help you keep your conduct aboveboard, and perhaps ease a few fears about putting yourself in front of the well-connected. Have a Solid Introduction As most know, first impressions count heavily. If you're at a networking event, pay close attention to the groups people have formed around the room. If introducing yourself online, remember to follow in-person social etiquette rules. Don't Confuse People with Your Pitch No one needs to hear your entire work history upon meeting you. Don't Tell a Sob Story Follow Up and Through. Networking Business Cards: An Essential Job-Search Tool. Printer-Friendly Version by Randall S. Hansen, Ph.D.

Here's what every job-seeker should know: the value of a strong and flawless resume and the power of networking in finding a new job. When you're job-hunting, take your resume with you wherever you go -- and use every opportunity to grow and strengthen your network of contacts. But what do you do in situations where passing out a handful of resumes is not feasible? Use networking business cards. Why Networking Business Cards? Business cards are the currency of meetings, but if you're a typical college student you don't have any business cards, and if you're a career changer you probably don't want to use your regular business cards. Resume Highlights Card Consider taking your networking business card one step further by turning your networking card into what my partner Katharine Hansen refers to as a Resume Highlights Card in her book, A Foot in the Door: Networking Your Way into the Hidden Job Market.

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10 Powerful Networking Tips Using Business Cards. "10 Powerful Networking Tips Using Business Cards" by Carl E. Reid Whether you are looking for a job or running a business, giving out business cards is crucial to marketing your skills or services. Even as a job seeker, develop the mindset of running the business of YOU, Inc. Business cards speak volumes about who you are, what you offer and how serious you are marketing YOU, Inc. as a business. Oh! So, you have a resume and don't need business cards. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. Happy trails networking . . . About the Author Carl E.