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How to get better, and more, contacts

As more people experience frequent job changes, it’s important to have a large personal network you can call on to help you, says Karen Wickre, a self-proclaimed connector and networking guru. Here are her tips for building great contacts over time.

Feeling underutilized at work?

You’re not alone. According to a new survey from OfficeTeam and the International Asso­­ci­­a­­tion of Administrative Pro­­fes­­sionals, 50% of support staff said they have skills that are not being tapped at work.

Step up and take initiative at work

Have you ever felt punished for taking initiative and tackling a problem on the job? If so, you’re not alone, says productivity consultant Laura Stack. Don’t let that stop you in the future, though. Instead, consider who you may want to consult before you act again.

Make coffee networking a win-win

When someone from LinkedIn asks you to get coffee and talk about his new sales venture or business idea, it’s easy to write off the request because you’re too busy. But making the effort to oblige can benefit you, too, writes Wealthsimple CMO Jason Goldlist.