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networking jitters. and while the views and opinions are not those of 47 abc’s, we do hope that you’ll find them helpful. hello and welcome to tips and tools for life, i am s. renee. have you ever walked in a room full of people? what did you do? i bet you stopped, looked around to see if you knew anyone or to see if you could identify someone who appeared to take notice of you. it can be lonely and scary putting yourself out there, but networking is a must-do if you want to advance in your career. so what do you need to know about networking to help ease the jitters? 1.attend events to make connections. people attend events to store what they do and to give you an opportunity to share what you do. unless the opportunity unfolds organically, it is not the time to pitch a new acquaintance for a contract, job or other opportunity. 2.listen attentively. people love to talk about themselves and what’s important to them. listen for what they want and ask follow-up questions for clarity. 3.follow-up with the people you meet. success isn’t based only the how smart, talented or hard-working you are, a big factor in success is your commitment to build relationships. learn more about the power of relationships, sign up at srenee.com. this segment of tips and tools for life with s. renee has been brought to you in part by av-ven w. smith funeral services. remember always, there is more inside you. i am s. renee. tune in next week for more tips and tools with s. renee. coming up – daniel will be back with this morning’s forecast. and get details on an upcoming