Simple Networking Tips That Even Work for Small Talk Haters
katherine moody
Updated Techniques including ChatGPT Strategies for Recruiters and Job Seekers
This article (from moo.com) has some real world tips for the networking challenged -- which most people feel they are. So if you are feel networking-impaired AND hate small talk, you are absolutely in the majority!
However, networking is a critical element of your job search strategy. Start with this simple one for those of us who struggle with this common networking challenge--small talk.
1. ‘I don’t like small talk’
Don’t we all? ...If you find yourself stuck, drop your guard and get meta – say precisely what you’re thinking. As in, “Man, I am not great at small talk. Isn’t networking kind of awkward?”
Odds are good that they’re thinking the exact same thing, and that connection can spark an honest dialogue.
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You may even start to attend networking events armed with a great card and these tips.
Get these scripts and people will wonder how you got so good at networking. It will be our secret. There is also information about my new Finding Hidden Jobs Video Master Class.