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Top 5 – Ways to Network
As I’ve been crossing the nation on the GovUp tour, I’ve been thinking about
the best ways to connect and meet others.
As such, here are my top 5 ways to network:
1) Just show up – Very simply, most people are just too scared to show up. You kind of
want to go, but just aren’t sure you are up for it. 95% of the battle is just going.
2) Be curious – All you have to do is ask questions. People like talking about themselves and sharing
information. It doesn’t have to be
deep – where do you work, what do you do there, etc.
3) Smile – Everybody wants to hang out with the person having a good time. Don’t look bored, sad, mad, tough in
the corner. Don’t play on
your phone the whole time. Just
smile and act like you are having a good time.
4) Raise your hand – If there is a
speaker, raise your hand and ask a question. The speaker will appreciate it and others will notice you. Making it easier to network afterwards.
5) Actually follow-up – Much like #1, it is very easy but nobody does it. I met tons of people and give out lots
of cards. I’d guess maybe 2%
actually ever follow-up with me.
Try to do it the next day – send an email, a LinkedIn or GovLoop invite
to stay in touch
How do you do your networking?
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Also here are some other top 5’s of mine:
Top 5: Ways to Get Your Next Gov’t Job
Top 5: Best Places to Have a Government Job
Top 5: Worst Places to Have a Government Job
Top 5: Places to Network at Work
Top 5: Gov’t Shows That Should Exist
Top 5: Things I Wish the Boss Did
Top 5: Ways to Tell a Contractor Apart From a Govie
Top 5: Signs You Need A New Job