Julie McManus:
Are you a closet introvert? Does the thought of attending holiday parties and being forced to socialize with complete strangers face-to-face make your palms sweat and your heart beat faster? If so, you're not alone. And in today's issue of The Total Package, Julie McManus - a closet introvert herself - shares six tips for successful face-to-face networking. These skills will not only help you get through your next party without hiding in the bathroom - but they are critical to your success in life. It's through effective networking that you find that new job, get funding for a business venture, or learn about new entrepreneurial opportunities. So log out of Facebook and MySpace for a bit and get out there and meet some people face-to-face. With Julie's advice in today's issue of The Total Package, you'll find that networking's a piece of cake.

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