Recommended read/Impetus for article: 10 Signs that You’re Doing Networking All Wrong.
Great article on how to do networking right.
I'm guilty of the first faux pas, but can see improvement. I'm learning to listen more and ask questions that will show interest and build the conversation.
One great lesson I've learned about networking is to concentrate more on what I can offer the person than what they can do for me. I've come to recognize that I am a brand (my skills, talents, personality, presentation). The more I think about myself in that way (professionally) the better I become and the more aware I am of my actions (direct and indirect).
A lot of people approach networking with the wrong attitude, they go to a session to find people who can help them and in the process forget to sell themselves. Also there are those who just hand out business cards and contact info but are soon forgotten because they failed to make an impression.
One thing I need to improve on is follow-up. I always forget to do this.
What is your experience networking? Any tips? Lessons learned?
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