5 ways to boost your networking skills

5 ways to boost your networking

Let’s get honest here

1.

Any situation is a networking opportunity

in an elevator

waiting in line for a sandwich

commenting on someone’s haircut

coming across someone with a bucket of fish

Create the networking opportunity-don’t wait for someone else to create it for you.

2.

It’s not always what they can do for

YOU-but what you can do for THEM

make a introduction with someone they need in their network

share key info on a trend they might be interested in

give them a tip when it comes to a topic you’re a subject matter expert in

Helping someone out will always keep you in the forefront of their minds.

3.

Keep up with your network

send them a YouTube video on a new trend they might find interesting

invite them to an event they’ve shown interest in

send them a referral if they’re looking for someone with specific talents

add Value when you reach out to your network.

4.

Check your annoying meter

(in real time)

are you reaching out too often after the initial meeting? (anything over 1X a month is too much—unless there is a back and forth occurring)

if they haven’t responded after 2 attempts—stop reaching out. (Get the hint)

Silence is golden, unless it’s a technique being used to keep you at bay. Respect people’s time.

5.

Check your breath

No further explanation needed

Nando RodriguezSocial Media Recruiter@NandoRecruitLinkedin/nandorodriguez

Charlene NarcellesTalent Recruiter@CharleneRecruitLinkedin/charlenenarcelles