There's a good chance that your network sucks. I don't know you personally, and I haven't gone through your contact list, but I'd be willing to bet that you're not getting a lot out of your networking. Most people don't. I'm sure that you might have gotten a job offer here or there, or maybe the occasional prospect referral. That's fantastic. Done right, though, networking should provide a steady source of opportunities and information. There could many reasons that your network isn't getting you what it could. The first step in fixing the problem is knowing what the problem is. Here are five reasons your network may suck: 1. It's … [Read more...]