Unparalleled Opportunity - NETWORKING
Today the words; like, follow, friends, chat... are all part of social media. It is important that we do it actually for better networking. With Millennials becoming the major part of the business world. Their preferred mode is virtual connection. They find it more effective and productive.
But it is significant that we create physical presence with virtual. Permutations & combinations make the efforts always more worth it. When we are doing networking extensively through virtual mode. We can also add the flavor of traditional networking.
What is important to note is, with time we have turned to be more introvert people. We prefer to communicate virtual then personal. Said that there are certain contact you can only tap if you're connected through face to face meetings. To over come the shyness you can follow few basic things. It will help you identify your contact as well it will help you mark your presence.
- Identify the events you want to attend in the month
- Segregate these events as per the industry and target industries that are your priorities
- Do your home work before going to event. Set a aim; why are you going. To promote your brand, to learn about your product, make new connections or rebuild lost connections
- Once you're done with event, review if you have worked on your goal at meeting
- Stay in touch by social network or share common interest articles or just a email of courtesy to begin with
- Establish connections with future prospects with seasonal greetings
- If lost connect, send invite to event which you think is relevant to other person
It is important that you establish a quality contact. And keep in mind simple aspect MEET - GREET - CONNECT - OFFER - SERVICE.
“Network inside and outside of your field. Meet, communicate, read, blog and help others achieve success. If you are not outside of your comfort zone, you are stagnating.” Tweet This
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