The Career Strategy Most People Ignore

Want to reach out but not sure what to say? Get the FREE "But What Do I Say?!?" Connection Messages Guidebook to steal our words and take them as your own! https://www.cassthompson.com/connection In this episode of the Creating Opportunities Podcast, host Cassandra explores how strong professional relationships are key to long-term career success, beyond just skills and experience. She discusses the planned happenstance theory and the hidden benefits of networking, such as securing hidden job opportunities, creating career security, staying relevant in changing industries, and how small consistent actions can help in building a strong network. Real-life examples illustrate the significant impact of connections in advancing one’s career. 00:00 Introduction: The Real Game Changer in Career Success 00:28 Welcome to the Creating Opportunities Podcast 00:53 The Importance of Relationships in Career Success 01:44 Hidden Benefits of Strong Professional Relationships 02:03 Planned Happenstance: Creating Opportunities 02:58 Real-Life Example: Amber's Story 04:50 Building Career Security Through Relationships 06:59 Staying Relevant Through Your Network 07:56 How to Build Strong Professional Relationships 08:21 Conclusion: Relationships Open Doors Start posting on LinkedIn with our FREE list of 20 Things to Post on LinkedIn: https://www.cassthompson.com/linkedin20 SHOP AMAZON to See our Favorite Things! It's no extra cost to you but it does give us a small percentage for giving you the recommendation SHOP → → → https://amzn.to/2QfWCV8 If you want to see EXACTLY what I buy, check out all my Favorites, in my store HERE: www.amazon.com/shop/cassthompsoncareeradvice SPEAKING INQUIRIES 🙋🏼‍♀️ Contact: [email protected] www.cassthompson.com/speaker INFO 🌟 Check out our Founder's other channel for job search advice: https://www.youtube.com/c/cassthompsonconsulting ABOUT This isn’t your grandpa’s networking. What if you stopped networking and instead started building intentional, authentic relationships? What if you made building authentic relationships a part of your weekly and monthly goals? What if you met cool people just for the sake of meeting cool people, and you allowed yourself to see where it takes you? At One Hello, we discourage “networking” for the sake of leverage and, instead, help you focus on building real relationships. When networking feels less transactional and more like it should (like it’s enriching our lives), that’s the sweet spot!