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NETWORK UP: Through mentorship or sponsorship, make sure that you are networking with people that are actually seasoned in your industry. Networking up is the most powerful form of networking there is because it allows you to connect with people who are on the other side of the door that you are trying to get into. Your peers, who have similar skills and experience as you do, can get you to the door, you actually want to know the person at a higher position who has the key to unlock it.

Action: Connect with senior partners, managers and other top-level professionals. Offer your ideas or assistance with a project. Reach out with interest in being mentored or getting expertise from them from time to time. Interact with them in trade and professional organizations. If you successfully network up, you will find that age becomes less and less relevant because your professional network essentially becomes ageless.

Glass Ceiling of Youth: Three Steps to Fighting Ageism

Use this three-pronged strategy to get the promotion you deserve

Ageism has become an issue not just for senior professionals—who are delaying retirement more and…

By Jullien Gordon

Posted: February 24, 2012 Tags: Career Advancement, career transition, Department of Motivated Vehicles, Jullien Gordon, mentorship, office politics, promotions, senior executives, senior managements, senior workers, young professionals, young workers

Study: Assertive Black Women Fare Better as Leaders

Quality often frowned upon can be used as an asset

Scholars at Northwestern University and Duke University find that aggressive black women get less backlash…

By BlackEnterprise.com

Posted: February 23, 2012 Tags: angry black woman, black leaders, Black Women, Career Advancement, Diversity, Duke University, interoffice conflict, Northwestern University, office poltics, racism, senior managers, women professionals, young professionals

7 Ways to Bounce Back After a Lay Off

Take these steps to overcome fear and act with confidence

Here are the steps to take if you’re facing termination or have already been laid…

By BlackEnterprise.com

Posted: February 23, 2012 Tags: Career Advancement, career transition, downsizing, Employment, fired, job seeking, Jobs, laid off, lay off, senior managers, senior professionals, Unemployment, young professionals

Bored and Disgruntled: How to Revamp and Recharge

Four ways to get out of a professional rut

Sophia Nelson, public speaker and author of Black Woman Redefined (BenBella Books; $24.95), offers four…

By Demetria Irwin

Posted: February 22, 2012 Tags: Career Advancement, career change, career rut, career transition, Female Executives, life purpose, positioning, professional branding, purpose, senior managers, senior professionals, senior workers, stress, women executives., Women in business, workplace issues, young professionals

How Much Time Have You Wasted Today?

Avoid wasting moments at the office by using these productivity tips

Here’s how you can maximize moments in the office to upgrade your productivity

By BlackEnterprise.com

Posted: February 21, 2012 Tags: Career Advancement, career transition, interoffice issues, office issues, office politics, overachievers, stress, stress management, time management, women executives., women in the workplace, young professionals

Career Bucket List: Six Things to Do at Your Job Before You Leave

Goals that will ensure you maximize your work experience

To ensure you maximize your experiences at each phase of your career, here are six…

By BlackEnterprise.com

Posted: February 16, 2012 Tags: branding, Career Advancement, Career Development, career transition, Madame Noire, networking, personal branding, positioning, professional branding, resume, work experience, workplace issues, young professionals

THE MATCHMAKER: PAUL CARRICK BRUNSON

The Beginning: Known to many as the “real life Hitch,” Brunson says he's the only black male matchmaker in the U.S., among full-time professionals in the industry. In 2008, he was seeking business advice from a friend and decided to meet up with her at a matchmaking conference. At the time, his day job was working as a financial adviser. He never ended up meeting with his friend, but he did stumble upon an interesting discussion.

“There were about 250 matchmakers from all over the world---all blond women over the age of 40," he says. "It hit me: ‘Black people love too.’ ” Taking notice of the lack of diversity, Brunson decided to tap into a niche of his own.

Careers of Love: Black Professionals Banking on Romance

Matchmaker, romance novelist and wedding planner talk business of amour

For these entrepreneurs, love does pay the bills. We talk to a matchmaker, romance novelist…

By Demetria Irwin

Posted: February 14, 2012 Tags: Career Advancement, career transition, erotica, K.I.M. Media L.L.C., Leslie Short, Lisa Short, literature, love, matchmaker, One Degree From Me, Oprah Winfrey, OWN, Paul Carrick Brunson, Publishing, romance literature, romance novels, Valentine's Day, writers

Lesson in Personal Branding: Would You Be Associated with You?

While evaluating your inner circle, it's good to put yourself to the test, too

We often evaluate people in our networks since they reflect largely on our own personal…

By Janell Hazelwood

Posted: February 14, 2012 Tags: Amber Noble-Garland., boss moves, branding, Career Advancement, Career Development, Egypt Sherrod, friendships, Gayle King, inner circle, Jay Z, Kanye West, network, Oprah, personal branding, professional branding, professional connections, professional contacts, professional development, social network, social networking, women professionals, young professionals

7 Days of Boss Moves, Day Seven: Take Time to Rest and Recharge after Networking

Get beyond the business-card exchange toward quality connections

The Boss Network’s Cameka Smith details how to build long-lasting connections and solid professional relationships.

By Cameka Smith

Posted: February 14, 2012 Tags: boss moves, Cameka Smith, Career Advancement, career transition, leisure, life balance, mental health, networking, relaxation, stress, stress relief, The BOSS Network, vacation, women executives., women professionals, young professionals

7 Days of Boss Moves, Day Six: Perfect the Art of the Follow-Up

Get beyond the business-card exchange toward quality connections

The Boss Network’s Cameka Smith details how to build long-lasting connections and solid professional relationships.

By Cameka Smith

Posted: February 13, 2012 Tags: Cameka Smith, Career Advancement, Career Development, career transition, follow-up, network, networking, The BOSS Network, women executives., women in leadership, women professionals, young professionals

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