Here's how you can network and build connections in your desired industry during a career change.

Also, when expanding your network to your desired industry, be a giver not a taker. What could be helpful for a person to connect with you? Share your personal knowledge & experience. So the new connection can get an idea of you as a person.

Networking and Building Connections During a Career Change: 1. Leverage existing networks: Start with your current contacts and expand by asking for introductions. ?? #Networking 2. Use professional platforms: Engage on LinkedIn, join relevant groups, and participate in discussions. ?? #ProfessionalNetworking 3. Attend industry events: Conferences, seminars, and webinars are great for meeting industry leaders and peers. ?? #IndustryEvents 4. Offer value: Share your knowledge and help others. This builds trust and strengthens connections. ?? #GiveBack The key is to be proactive, genuine, and consistent in your networking efforts to successfully transition into your new industry. ?? #CareerChange

When making a career/industry pivot, it's important to conduct thorough research. 1) Research the landscape - Understand growth trends, industry organizations, associations, key players/thought-leaders. 2) Identify industry events - find events and research speakers. Attend and review the attendee list for people you want to meet. 3) Use online resources - Use resources like LinkedIn to identify thought leaders in the space. Personalize your outreach to them.

Don't underestimate the power of platforms like LinkedIn, Twitter, and industry-specific forums. Engage in conversations, share relevant content, and connect with professionals in your target industry.

Attend conferences, seminars, and workshops related to your desired industry. These events provide invaluable opportunities to meet like-minded professionals and gain insights into industry trends.

By volunteering in areas that interest you professionally, you'll have the opportunity to connect with individuals who share your passions and may offer valuable networking opportunities. 1) Choose a relevant organization. 2) Identify how you can both leverage your strengths while developing yourself for a given event or association. 3) Stay connected - be sure to stay connected to other volunteers, board members, etc. following an event.

Networking is a two-way street. Instead of just asking for favors, look for ways to offer value to your connections. Whether it's sharing industry insights, offering assistance on a project, or providing referrals, demonstrating your value can help solidify relationships.

Trusting someone takes time. Sometimes months, sometimes years. Too often this is forgotten. So stay patient and attentive, also share something personal. And avoid pitching at first sight or in the first or second message. Rather reflect on what you would need to know, see or read from a new connection so that you could trust it.

Reach out to professionals already working in your desired field and request informational interviews. This approach not only helps you gather insights about the industry but also allows you to establish meaningful connections.

Be realistic. If someone just wants to be connected for the sake of it. That is okay. If someone does not want to connect. That is okay. There are many reasons why this could happen. The timing was not right, they are changing their own strategy and your profile does not fit, they do not want to expand the network and so on. Respect it and move on.