Whether you a self-employed or working for a company, networking is one of the critical skills you need in today’s work environment. Here are 10 tips to keep in mind.
- Build relationships, not the record for handing out the most business cards.
- Focus on the other person not yourself. Smart networkers know that networking is about showing interest in the other person, not showing an interest in yourself.
- Be the host. Offer to host. and make sure you are welcoming. Offer to get drinks, make introductions and put people at ease.
- Give. What goes around comes around. If you give of yourself people usually want to help you in return.
- Make an effort to get out and network. Rule of thumb is to get out to 4 events per month.
- Look, listen and learn. Take time to learn from others that you consider good networkers.
- Approach only 1 person or a group of 3 or more. Entering a conversation with two people speaking can be more difficult.
- Check in regularly with your network. Keep in touch with your network. It is easier to reach out when in need if you keep in regular contact.
- Introductions make the network go round. Freely introduce individuals who might benefit from meeting each other.
- Don’t assume or Judge. You never know who you are talking to, what they do or who they know. Never assume and give everyone a chance and treat them equally.
Content courtesy of: DBM
Of course todays environment networking is very critical issues.. These tips are very useful for us.. Through this tips we can solve problem as soon as possible.. Thanks for sharing this information..
Great article, thank you so much!