Networking is one of those business buzzwords that makes many people cringe. But networking is not about shoving your business card into the hands of strangers while boasting about yourself.
Self-promotion specialist Ilise Benun defines networking as talking about your work to people who want to listen and helping them get to know you and what you have to offer. “People want to work with people they trust,” says Benun, “but how will anyone work with you if they don't know you're there? And if you don't tell them, who will?” Here are some tips for networking effectively-without making anyone uncomfortable.
1. Join professional organizations and get busy. Just joining an organization isn't enough; you need to get to know people on a personal level and allow them to see you in action. Volunteer for a working committee, take minutes, organize events, or get involved in any way that makes a contribution and helps you become visible in the organization.
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