RxMike » career advice http://rxmike.com Connect...Learn...Grow Fri, 01 Oct 2010 19:10:47 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 Networking 101 for Pharmacy Technicians http://rxmike.com/2009/05/networking-101-for-pharmacy-technicians/ http://rxmike.com/2009/05/networking-101-for-pharmacy-technicians/#comments Tue, 26 May 2009 14:33:43 +0000 RxMike http://rxmike.com/?p=273 Networkingnet·work·ing – the process or practice of building up or maitaining informal relationships, especially with people whose friendship could bring advantages such as job or business opportunities.

Sounds boring, I know, but the truth is that networking with colleagues is critical to success…and with the advent of online social media networks, it can be a lot of fun.

Here are three steps to get started.

1. Select a new group or network to join (see suggestions below)

2. Share a little bit about yourself with the group, list your areas of experience/expertise and offer to be of assistance to the members. (Remember, networking is a two-way street)

3. Stay active in the group dialouge – whether that is answering questions, posting questions, sharing news/information. This doesn’t need to be a daily task, but try to stay connected at least once a week.

Suggested Networking Groups for Pharmacy Technicians

  1. NPTA Group on Facebook
  2. NPTA Group on LinkedIn
  3. NPTA on Twitter
  4. NPTA Discussion Forums
  5. CPhTLink Discussion Forums

If you are skeptical, I challenge you to try this for just 3 months and then reevaluate.

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