Successful networking

One of the best ways to keep yourself going in life is to constantly have new challenges. A sure way to do so is to have people open doors for you and provide you with opportunities . To ensure this flow of events, you must constantly expand your network of contacts and think of them as a forgotten investment on which you might eventually be able to collect a return.


basic guidelines
Here are some basic guidelines, to help you in your quest to expand your network web, if you are in a "conference type" setting:

1. When walking into a crowd, the first step is to scan for the right people. A trick here is to arrive a little late so that you can choose the people you want to go hang around.
2. Meet as many potential contacts as possible and make the most out of these introductions without neglecting the rest of the crowd. Associate yourself with people who know a lot of people.
3. Always introduce yourself in a well spoken manner and create a personal bond by shaking the other persons hand. Remember that people form an opinion of you within the first 15 seconds of meeting you, and the introduction stage is of critical importance.
4. Talk about yourself to emphasize your strong points and to look good, without hogging the conversation. Remember that nobody likes a showoff . Exude confidence, not cockiness.
5. It is important to ask questions and listen, since people love to talk about themselves. Find out more than their first name, as this information will always be useful for future reference.

dull chitchat

On the other hand, here are some tips for getting out of a dull and pointless conversation:

1. Excuse yourself and direct yourself to the bathroom.
2. Say you are going to refill your drink.
3. Explain that you will go meet an old friend that you just noticed.