One
of the best networkers I have ever met happens to be my husband, James. I asked
him to share a couple tips for networking success, so here they are:
- Be brave! Networking can be intimidating because often you are asking someone for something precious: his or her time.
- Always conclude a meeting by asking the person whom else they think you should talk to. This may lead to your next opportunity.
Remember
- Networking is about building relationships with people who will be happy to
tell others about who you are and what you do.
Avoid
a common oversight – Be certain to follow up!
Send
an email, text or note to thank your contact for their time. If you have a
connection for your contact, share this information. Be sure to follow up on
the leads provided to you. Then you can follow up AGAIN by sharing how that
meeting went with your initial contact.
Peace to you and yours -
Jackie
