Steps for Networking During a Pandemic

I came across this article that lists Steps for Networking During a Pandemic. Here are a few snippets that you might find interesting:

Even in this stressful time of social distancing and missing communal meals, celebrations and coffee-room banter, we can still develop solid professional relationships and expand our network. Here are five ways to do that during a pandemic.

1. Leverage your current network

You are connected to more people than you think! Rekindle relationships with people you went to university and trained with: find out what they have been up to, which sets the stage for you to share what you have been working on. So many productive things can come from ad hoc, casual conversations. Those contacts might very well suggest a person who would find your work interesting. But you have to talk with them to reap these benefits.

2. Reach out to authors

Did you read an article that piqued your curiosity? Do not be shy. Reach out to the author and let them know what specifically you enjoyed about the article and why. This can lead to a dialogue and possible future collaborations.

3. Engage in professional Zoom meetings

In-person conferences are cancelled because of the pandemic for the foreseeable future, but virtual meetings are the new networking tools. Interact with the speakers and attendees. Let participants know if a comment they made resonated with you and why. Connect with them on social media and continue the conversation.

Want to know more? Head on over to the full article here for more ideas and perspective. Afterwards, why not drop me an email to share your thoughts at [email protected]; or call me on 0467 749 378.

Thanks,

Robert