How can you be outstanding at networking?

Hoe kan je het best netwerken

Hoe kan je het best netwerken?

The network techniques top 10

1. Opening sentence. Find one and try it out. Whether it works. Or he works for you. What is your relationship with the host? How do you get here? Do you know what's going to happen? Make sure the answer to your question is longer than one word and go through it.

2. Infomercial. Create an informative commercial presentation talk showing what you do and who you are. Clear and short, but in a way that makes it interesting to continue. I know a doctor who presents himself as someone who keeps people breathing. That is fun and a reason for further discussion.

3. Research. Do your research before meeting anyone. Find out who it is. Talk to people who may know.

4. Make a list. Have a booklet in which you collect topics that you can speak about or that someone can share with you. There is more than the weather and the sport.

5. Have a purpose. Very shy people find it a punishment to be at a meeting where they don't know anyone. It can help to set yourself a goal. Meet at least two people, for example. And come back with at least two business cards.

6. Join in. Get in line. There is always a line. To drop off your coat. To get coffee. To go to the loo. It is always much easier to make contact in a row in front and behind than in a room.

7. Question. Ask questions, good questions. Questions that lead to an interesting conversation. You can prepare that. There are questions you can ask in almost any situation. How do you get here? What do you do in everyday life? What about your job do you like most? What do you do when you are not working? Where do you like to go on holiday?

8. Find the host. Every meeting has a host, someone you have some kind of contact with or can certainly make contact with. Introduce yourself and ask to be introduced to people who can do something for you.

9. Take a deep breath and dive in. It may seem scary, but there is nothing to lose. Breathe and dive into a group of people. Imagine and tell them that they looked interesting, or you can join them. No one will refuse you.

10 Think of an exit. Nothing is worse than wanting to leave and not being able to because you don't know how. You are mentally counting the minutes, but you don't dare to walk away. Americans are good at that. Just say one sentence and walk away.,, I'm going to work the room.’’ ,,I'm going to talk to some other people.‘’ We usually do not deal with this very smoothly, but it is possible if you have something ready. For example: ,,Nice meeting you. I hope that one day we can continue this conversation elsewhere. I'll give you my card.’’ ‘’I just noticed someone I need to talk to before he leaves.’’ ,,Maybe we'll see each other soon. It was nice talking to you.’’ ,,I have to greet a few more people.’’

And furthermore, smile, look in the eyes, listen, remember, write down names, pay attention to body language, your own and others, show respect and give sincere compliments.

Top Tip:

How can you help yourself, right now, greatly?

Imagine: a good friend comes to you with problems. He asks for your help. What will you do? You will sit, listen, pay attention, provide your best insights and wise counsel. You will take steps to seek and find solutions. You will inquire about the progress of the recovery. You will provide ideas to remedy and alleviate the situation. You may take that person out to dinner to clear their mind. You may want to send flowers to testify of your friendship and support. You will call up a common acquaintance who is in a similar situation to have them provide knowledge, experience, and support. In short, you will do everything you can to help that good friend who asked for your help with everything you have, with everything you can do. And that's a lot. And here is the thing: why don't you do that for yourself? Why aren't you the good, sweet, supportive, kind, smart, helping, softening friend to yourself that you are to someone else? Before the exercise, try to step out of your body and see yourself as someone who will come knocking on your door for advice and help. Use the same strength, wisdom, imagination, dedication, persistence, and resources. Also material. Indulge yourself in between and change your mind. Become your own best friend that you are for someone else? Before the exercise, try to step out of your body and see yourself as someone who will come knocking on your door for advice and help. Use the same strength, wisdom, imagination, dedication, persistence, and resource. Become your own best friend.

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