Networking Problems - Solved!
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Your Networking Problems – Solved! #10: You are known as a good generalist
A generalist is someone who has a broad range of skills and knowledge in a variety of areas. This could be in a particular field or industry, or it could be across multiple…
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Your Networking Problems – Solved! #9: Your network rarely, if at all, sends you any referrals
Referrals are a key way to generate new business, and it’s important to have a consistent flow of referrals coming in. This could be from existing clients, your internal firm network or external…
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Your Networking Problems – Solved! #8: You are not senior enough to get instructed
Having a network is often seen as the only way to win work, but what happens if you are too junior for the “right” network to want to spend time building a relationship…
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Your Networking Problems – Solved! #7: You have an unfocused network
Whether you realise it or not, we are always networking. Every time you have a conversation with someone, you are networking. This means we all have a network at our disposal. However, if…
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Your Networking Problems – Solved! #6: ‘‘‘I never meet the people I’m hoping to meet’’’
Did you research the guest list? Arm yourself with clear goals for what you want to achieve? If so, are you at the appropriate event? Not all networking events are created equal, and…
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Your Networking Problems – Solved! #5: ‘‘It’s a waste of my time’’
You get out of an event what you put in. Often people don’t get anything out of a networking event because they have not been focussing on their own goals and outcomes. Instead…
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Your Networking Problems – Solved! #4: ‘‘I find it hard to approach someone new’’
If you are an introvert it can be hard approaching someone new. This is one of the reasons why it is good to have a networking buddy. However, if you don’t have a…
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Your Networking Problems – Solved! #3: ‘I’m shy and never know what to say’
Start by using Conversation Starters. A conversation starter is a question or comment that is used to initiate a conversation with someone. Conversation starters can be useful in a variety of settings, including…
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Your Networking Problems – Solved! #2: ‘I’m bad at remembering names’
Remembering someone’s name can be challenging, especially if you meet a lot of new people. Here are a few tips that may help you remember someone’s name: 01. Prepare in advance: Do your…
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Your Networking Problems – Solved! #1: ‘I don’t like small talk’
We all hate small talk. Formal networking events, can be just that a bit more formal. However, attending a regular networking group or a attending events with a networking buddy or ally can…