As rewarding as it can be, the act of making introductions can still be cumbersome. It can be a mess of emails, links and very little in the way of quantifying the impact you might hope your ...

A proper business introduction erases awkwardness and confusion among mixed groups of people. It sets the stage for all parties to acknowledge each other with respect and makes communication easier.

I’ve never admitted this publicly, but I’m a matchmaker. Not the romantic kind—the professional kind. In 2015, I made at least 227 email introductions between people who didn’t know each other. An ...

It happens all the time: an old classmate, colleague or friend reaches out and asks for an introduction. Maybe they are looking for a job, hoping to make a sale or searching for a new vendor. No ...

When building your business team, acclimating new hires properly ensures that they feel welcome and work productively with your current employees. If your company has fewer than 20 employees and ...

To get ahead in your career, you need a strong network. And part of that means learning how to email people for their time and connections. One of the simple yet critical requests you’ll encounter in ...

This story first appeared on The Muse, a Web destination with exciting job opportunities and expert career advice. Asking for an introduction to your hiring manager is a great (and highly recommended) ...