'Networking is not about collecting contacts, it is about planting relationships.'
Building a network that works is both an art and a science. It is an art in that it requires basic human skills in communication, connection, authenticity and the ability to be 'in the present' and engaged with people and conversation.
Networking can be fun.
Here are 20 tips to help you be more efficient and enjoy your networking activities a little more.
1. Stop saying networking
2. Choose events you will like
3. Or, host your own!
4. Volunteer
5. Think outside the networking event
6. Do some research before the event
7. Come prepared
8. Pick a goal
9. Treat yourself
10. Dress for networking success
11. Go in with great conversation starters
12. Grab a drink
13. Be sociable and friendly
14. Become curious
15. Get Personal
16. Ask interesting questions
17. Open up
18. Know when to cut your losses
19. Eliminate the competition
20. And most importantly, BE YOURSELF!
We hope you enjoyed those. If you would like more advises and tips, join us for one of our workshops or book a one to one session today!
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