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4 Ways to Be a Better Networker (Even If You're an Introvert!) | Blog
Put the effort to connect
Even if this effort pays off half the time, it is worth it.
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Socially acceptable internet stalking
If you are going to a club or a meeting, it helps to check online and on the event's page about the people that are going and touch base with a few of them.
When you arrive at the event venue, you can meet those persons and can avoid loitering alone there.
Put the effort to connect
Even if this effort pays off half the time, it is worth it.
Find the result ratio and improve it
If you reach out to 50 people on email and only one real connection happens in your networking, it is worth the effort, and the learning.
You can fine-tune your ways to get better results as you progress.
Practice
Practice networking daily, making the right efforts with patience, and you will see your network growing, as you become more comfortable and confident.
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Make friends, not contacts
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Listening
One of the best networking hacks in the world.
People with knowledge tend to hold back what they know under the presumption that you aren't really interested in what they have to say. But if you listen and show not only your interest but your appreciation, they will share. They will share everything they know, and then some. So not only is this a learning opportunity for you, but it becomes one of the fastest ways to make friends and build an incredible network.
Ask for an introduction
Everybody knows someone. If you want to meet someone in particular, ask the people you know if they know anyone who knows the person--and then ask them to make an introduction.
At the end of the day, a warm lead is always better than a cold lead. If you can get in the door with some sort of referral, that will always be better than a cold email or phone call.
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Beginner's Luck
Beginner's luck does not actually exist. Most of the time the beginner has a similar skill that aids them. Or the novice could be new to the task, but have tried it before and failed repeatedly.
Anything Is Possible
To the beginner, anything Is possible. They are not encumbered by experience and are willing to try out many possibilities and solve problems creatively.
The expert has narrowed down the possibilities and can become too comfortable with their own perspectives.
Experts Choke Under Pressure
When you are good at something, you're under pressure to perform at your level. This can put you under pressure.
A novice doesn't care particularly how they perform and don't feel any pressure to perform.
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Reframing the process
Most professionals know the value of networking, but due to time constraints, family obligations, or being introverts, they aren't able to build a network.
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Understand what networking is
Some people see networking as some sort of classless transaction.
They need to re-frame this activity as a way to make interesting friends and acquaintances in the long run.
Identify people you respect
Apart from the networking process, many people who shy away from networking are not trusting the people involved.
The solution is to identify the people you truly respect (maybe by making a list) and build a quality offline network, taking the help of professional networking sites like LinkedIn.
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