Mixing up, in an event that is hosting notable personalities, can be exhausting, as well as mind-blowing.
Networking is more than acting familiar with prominent individuals. Due to lack of knowledge, a number of people who have the plan of networking, go to events and only end up whiling away the time, this results in having no result at the end of the day.
Here are 5 basic networking tips steps that can make your meeting more successful:
Be Friendly
Staying by yourself, or, expecting everyone in a place to suddenly recognize you, probably because, you have made one little achievement in the past, will only dim you in the dark.
You do not need to be extremely hilarious, or, lousy, but be friendly.
The beauty in oneself is, forever, priceless. Be yourself and let the people you associate with find comfort in you.
Listen More
In as much as you are friendly, you need to reduce your level of talking and be more apt to listen.
Do not go on and on, without giving the other person a chance to express his/her own views, or, responses.
It is advisable to ask questions and build attention around the persons you are talking to.
Do Not Ask For A Job
Most people make mistakes by assuming that, networking involves telling people what they do and exchanging business cards, with a view to landing a job through them; those cards, often times, are kept without future considerations.
Rather than bore people about your job hunt, find a way you can get involved with them and offer help in specific areas of needs.
Resume Trick
This trick would prove effective, whenever used. While establishing relationships with people, especially, those that are capable of helping you to land a job, avoid begging for a job.
A good trick you can adopt, after creating a relationship, is to send your resume to the person, requesting for corrections. With this trick, you do not appear desperate for a job, rather, you are seen as a person, passionate about excellence.
While the person goes through your resume for correction, your skills and experiences are definitely in the view. If the person has an opening, you could possibly get hired, or, you could get a recommendation for hire. This trick is a unique one for selling oneself.
Follow Up
After you are successful in establishing strong networks with people, always follow up. Most people who network at events, often feel a temporary form of ecstasy, but after such meetings, no form of communication is made between both parties.
Learn to check up on such people. Follow them on social media, comment on their posts and get involved in their world.
With these networking tips at events, your meeting will cease from being a casual affair to a strategically planned process, however, never forget to be natural, while following a well-thought process.
