An Easier Way to Think About (and Get Motivated to) Network_4391

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It's as simple as that. No need to make it any harder than taking an interest in other people's lives, right?
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I may get an opportunity to help him, and I may not. But what's most important is that, by simply showing my interest in a genuine way, I was engaged in networking.
Do I have any idea at all right now how I can use this information - for this designer's benefit, or mine? The honest answer is "No." But I took the time to ask after him, and was authentic about my interest.
Of course, that's just talking about work-related events. Beyond that, you have a life. I was just talking to someone today, about a designer who left his job, and the company went defunct three months later after his absence.
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3. Go and not talk to anyone. Then, you're just wasting precious time - mostly yours.
2. Go and only talk to the people you already know. (That's still necessary, but it's only half the battle.)
1. Not go at all.
And if you worry about not getting along with new people very well, take this advice to heart. There are only three bad things you can do with networking events:
It's just about demonstrating an interest in someone other than yourself - and knowing that such an investment is often returned. You don't need to be reminded that most executive positions get filled through some form of networking contact - directly, or through a friend of a friend. What people do seem to need reminding of,You are not allowed to view links. Register or Login, though, is to actually get out there and network.
It doesn't require any more social skills than having polite conversations with the gardener, the guy at the checkout counter, the gal on the customer service line you say,You are not allowed to view links. Register or Login, "How's your day going?" to while she looks up your account information.
I'm sharing this little tidbit because I can always use the occasional reminder, and I bet many of you can, too. Even if you aren't thinking about switching jobs right now,You are not allowed to view links. Register or Login, aren't writing and re-writing your resume, are perfectly happy with your executive position,You are not allowed to view links. Register or Login, there's great value to be had in building and freshening your business network.
An Easier Way to Think About (and Get Motivated to) Network