Mistake 3: Being everyone's cup of coffee or being open to everything

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Building and maintaining connections as an adult takes time and energy, but it pays dividends in the long run.

It may seem counterintuitive that telling people you know that you're "open to anything" when it comes to your career is limiting, but it is. Being specific about what you offer or need will help those you meet remember you and help you. If you're open to anything, they won't know how they can help.

Think of it this way: Would you rather have a friend ask, “How can I help you?” or say, “I’ll bring you dinner tonight.” Do you want lasagna or Mexican food? It’s much easier to choose a dinner option from a iran mobile database good friend than to figure out how they can best help you, even if they offer. This concept applies to professional networking, too.

As a leader, you help everyone when you take the time to understand what it is you offer and what is needed. Spend some energy figuring this out, or consider enlisting the help of a career coach.