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How can you improve your networking with professionals?

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Networking is a vital skill for any professional who wants to advance their career, learn from others, and find new opportunities. However, many people struggle with building and maintaining meaningful connections with people in their field or industry. In this article, you will learn some practical tips on how to improve your networking with professionals and make a positive impression.

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1 Identify your goals and target audience

Before you start reaching out to people, you need to have a clear idea of what you want to achieve from your networking and who you want to connect with. For example, are you looking for a mentor, a collaborator, a referral, or a friend? Do you want to network with people in your current or desired industry, role, or location? Having specific and realistic goals and target audience will help you focus your efforts and tailor your messages.

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Melissa Ann Houston

?? Cultivator of Dreams & Motivator of Human Capital | 2x Internationally Best-Selling Co-Author | Coaching | Consulting | Connecting | Motivational Speaking & Event Hosting | Founder ??
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Why not connect with the intention of serving? It takes you farther than you could hope for. Be intentional about connecting. Selfish moves are seen quickly here so act accordingly. Be helpful, the rest works itself out.

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2 Research and prepare

Once you have identified your goals and target audience, you need to do some research and prepare for your networking interactions. You can use various sources, such as LinkedIn, Google, blogs, podcasts, or social media, to find out more about the people you want to network with, their background, interests, achievements, and challenges. You can also prepare some questions, topics, or stories that you can use to start or continue a conversation. The more you know and prepare, the more confident and relevant you will be.

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3 Reach out and follow up

The next step is to actually reach out to the people you want to network with and initiate a conversation. You can use different channels, such as email, phone, social media, or events, depending on the context and the level of familiarity. However, regardless of the channel, you should always be polite, respectful, and professional. You should also be clear about the purpose of your contact, the value you can offer, and the action you want them to take. For example, you can ask for advice, feedback, information, or an introduction. After you make contact, you should always follow up with a thank you note, a reminder, or an update, depending on the outcome of your conversation.

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Matt Parkin, CAPM?

Leading partnerships @ Fulfil (eCommerce ERP) ?? | Coaching and speaking about all things personal branding and entrepreneurship ??? | 4x Founder ?? | FoundersBeta 30 Under 30 ??
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Sending audio or video direct messages on LinkedIn is a great way to stand out from those copy and pasting text messages. Couple that with commenting on LinkedIn posts and endorsing skills and you're off to the races!

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4 Build rapport and trust

One of the most important aspects of networking is building rapport and trust with the people you connect with. This means showing genuine interest, listening actively, asking open-ended questions, giving compliments, and sharing personal stories. You should also try to find common ground, such as hobbies, values, or experiences, that can help you bond and relate to each other. Building rapport and trust will make your networking more enjoyable and effective.

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Angie M. Callen, CERW, CPRW, CPCC

Executive and Business Coach for High-Performing Leaders and Coaches ?? Ambition Shouldn't Come at the Expense of Joy ?? Inspiring Values-Driven Growth (With a Side of Mountain Adventure) to Live and Work Authentically
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This is the foundation of networking right here. You have to authentically want to build relationships. If you go into a networking meeting with a purely “what can I get out of this” mindset, you’re going to be disappointed, and networking is going to feel disingenuous (because with that approach, it is!). Do you go to a first date with a ring in your pocket ready to pop the big ask? No. Don’t do that in networking either. Get to know someone, their interests, and their goals before you turn the conversation to you. From there, you will build a mutually beneficial relationship that starts with trust and support.

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5 Provide value and support

Networking is not a one-way street. You should not only seek to gain something from your contacts, but also to provide value and support to them. You can do this by offering your expertise, insights, resources, or referrals, depending on their needs and goals. You can also show your appreciation, recognition, or encouragement, depending on their achievements and challenges. Providing value and support will demonstrate your generosity, credibility, and reliability.

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6 Maintain and grow your network

The last step is to maintain and grow your network over time. You should not let your contacts fade away after one or two interactions. You should keep in touch with them regularly, by sending relevant articles, invitations, greetings, or referrals, depending on the occasion and the relationship. You should also seek to expand your network by asking for introductions, joining groups, attending events, or participating in online forums, depending on your interests and opportunities. Maintaining and growing your network will help you create a strong and diverse professional community.

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Elizabeth Cook

Career Strategist & Executive Coach | Kolbe Certified? | Partnering with Individuals, Organizations to Increase Performance and Fulfillment at Work | Career Exploration, Interview Preparation and Job Search
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Most people struggle with this step, so you'll distinguish yourself from others when you master it. Creating some some structure helps with consistency and motivation. Some ideas to try: * Challenge yourself to make a certain number reach outs each day/week and create a visual reminder to motivate you, such as check boxes on a dry erase board or moving marbles from one jar to another. * Create a recurring task in your calendar. You could include a link to a spreadsheet where you track your activity. * Use a project management tool such as ClickUp or Asana to build this out. Collect contact information, important details and set recurring due dates in one place. * Collect and reflect on the benefits to stay motivated!

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Dana Mayer

Career Resilience & Advancement for Mid & Senior Level Professionals | Career Development Coaching
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When you see someone change jobs quickly and for a big bump in responsibility, it is usually because they are the kind of person that has high self awareness and regularly engages in self expression which allows people to get to know them. This is career branding! It can be difficult for those of us that are more introverted or private. But if you don't do it, you'll be lost in a sea of sameness.

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6 Maintain and grow your network

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1 Identify your goals and target audience

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5 Provide value and support

6 Maintain and grow your network

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