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RE: #16 5 Quick Tips To Network Like A Pro
I have been actively attending networking events... agree with your points..
2 more points I find most useful:
- networking is not a one time event, you need to attend events (same organiser, same events type and probably location
- Offer to help where you can and keep your promises. If you can help my referring them to someone, please make sure you do so and if you promise to show up at their company event, make sure you attend.
Valid points there @orangila. You get better at networking with practise. After all, practise makes perfect right? And yes, being helpful does go a long way in leaving a lasting impression on others.
Yes... but my point is not so much of practice and brushing up soft skills... but to break the ice or stranger barrier.. meaning that there is a difference between "Yes, I met Mr. ABC before and he is a nice guy who works as IT Analyst for IBM" and "Yes, Ms XYZ are best friends, we have known each other for years, in fact, I was at her home for Christmas BBQ Party and she has lovely cats. And her knowledge in the field of SEO is unparalleled".. I know a lot of successful people and they are friends with people who are equally successful, and there is a reason why they are so close and know each other very well....
Yes, simply because each of them took time to build relationship with others and that's what makes the real difference. It extends beyond just the usual "Hi!" and "Bye"
Yeah... like I always say, networking ends when you are in a casket