It is not just the shy or naturally introverted who can find it hard to get the most out of networking, be it at a conference or even within your own current department. If you want some practical advice to help you build up your networking skills before your next event, some of the suggestions will be for you. Here are the 12 points in brief:
- Start small
- Stop apologising
- Tap into your primal instincts
- Smile
- Ask a question
- Listen
- Business cards – get some done yourself if you don’t have any, you can easily design and order them on-line
- Say the person’s name
- Be yourself
- Tap into your passions
- Ask for introductions
- Be generous
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