We network every day, everywhere. Every time one goes to school, college, office, parties, one is networking. Every time one establishes a relationship, one is networking.
Networking is very
important. Some may think it is a dirty word, selfish and awkward but the truth
is, networking is the number one way to get a job and build your career. It
helps in building personal relationships, Job search and community impact.
In a survey it is said
that the biggest reasons that college students don’t network are that they
don’t know the benefits of networking or consider themselves too shy to
network.
One example for
Networking is:-
“Bill Gates and Steve Jobs, network together to
change the world.”
Most Networking begins
with a casual conversation. One never knows who may have a brother, uncle or
colleague in your field. One thing that one must remember in networking is that
be respectful. One can do networking anywhere. It can be in Office, Marriages,
Alumni Sessions, Seminars and Fests etc.
There are certain
things to remember when one meets someone for the first time. Introducing
yourself and asking questions is most important. Establish rapport. Keep focus
on gathering information and advice. Don’t make it a one sided conversation.
Wrap up conversations with a promise to keep in touch and follow them /connect on
facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter.
There is a quote by
Michele Jennae:-
“Networking is not about just connecting people.
It’s about connecting people with people, people with ideas, and people with
opportunities”.
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