Top Tips For Effective Face-to-Face Networking

Smart professionals know that it’s vital to build strong networking for a sustainable and successful career. Face-to-face networking is as important as online networking even with this modern technological world. Face-to-face networking provides much more personal connection, engagement and is easier to build long-term relationships.

 In our last article, we identified the benefits of online networking, today, we will outline top tips to help you build confidence when networking.

• Be friendly! Pay attention to non-verbal communication

Give people your best smile! Let everyone know that you are open to a chat. Ensure to make eye contact and do not hold your arms across your body.

• Know how to introduce yourself

Even if you are a natural conversationalist, introduce yourself confidently and avoid rambling since it will be your very first impression. If you get nervous easily, practice with your family members first might be helpful.

• Offer to help without even asking

If you just started your job, your colleagues want to see what you can deliver. If possible, offer your knowledge and expertise to assist your co-workers. It shows your enthusiasm and energy.

• Be positive and avoid gossiping

An important tip to build sustainable relationships is to maintain a positive attitude toward. Honesty and positive professional demeanour will help you to quickly establish a meaningful relationship in a long-term career. 

• Read the other person body language

A great tip is to stick with the other person’s attitude. If they are speaking energetic and enthusiastic, stick to that pace and reflect their body languages. This will be helpful to avoid awkward moments to happen. 

• Stay connected

Ask new people you meet for their contacts or to link on Linkedln. Stay in touch and help other people to connect. Occasionally, ask them out to catch up or go for drinks after work.