Here's how you can maximize the benefits of attending networking events in your field.

Antes de asistir, pregúntate específicamente 'para qué' vas a ir (por ejemplo, para actualizarte, conocer en persona a alguien, etc.), y así evitarás posibles decepciones. Sé realista: los eventos no son para conseguir clientes directamente

Si eres 'nuev@' y te cuesta dar el primer paso, una buena estrategia es buscar a alguien que esté en la misma situación. En nuestras clases de networking, lo llamamos 'buscar tu sombra'."

This is why using LinkedIn is so important. It gives you a place to put your connections with some backup information on the person. It makes it easy to contact new connections for a cup of coffee. Getting coffee should be the goal when you meet new people. This allows you to have some one on one time together

A few things I have found helpful when sharing knowledge are: 1. Listen actively: Ask questions, show genuine interest in their experiences, and acknowledge their contributions to the conversation. 2. Follow up: After the event, follow up with the people you've connected with. Send a personalized email or LinkedIn message to express your appreciation for the conversation and to continue building the relationship. 3. Be authentic: Don't try to impress others with exaggerated claims or false information. Instead, be genuine and authentic in your interactions. People are more likely to remember and respect someone who is honest and transparent.

Networking in professional gatherings is all about sharing the knowledge of the attendees among each others. To "Network", one must encourage dialogues with the other attendees by asking questions that require more than a yes or no answer. This helps build connections and allows for further communication after the event. Paying attention to what others are saying and listening actively shows respect and builds rapport.

Setting the goals for attending networking events is important. If you don not determine what you want to achieve from attending, it can turn out to be a big waste of time. Goals depend a lot upon the stage ypur are in your career. Are you looking for job opportunities to enter a specific new field or advance within your field? Are you looking for potential collaborators? Do you want to raise the awareness about your products and services and gain more clients? All of these, and more, are possible, but you have to be prepared to push the conversations in the direction you want.

The boss of networking u are ;)