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7 Things Introverts Can Do to Turn Networking for a Job from Bad to Good

7 Things Introverts Can do to Turn Networking for a Job from Bad to Good

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7 Things Introverts Can Do to Turn Networking for a Job from

Bad to Good

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We have to network and build relationships for jobs,

resources and opportunities.

Even with all that the Internet gives us,

people hire people.

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Being around people sucks up our energy. We almost go into autopilot to save energy, which means we do avoid networking events or even parties.

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We tend to form relationships one-on-one. It helps save energy and allows us to focus, which we do very well.

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Don’t despair; there are things you can do to work with your natural

tendencies.

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“Schedule yourself to daily get away from the desk and get to know

someone better.”

Tip #1: Expand where you are.

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“Use Linked In to locate some of your former workmates.”

Tip #2: Look up former workmates.

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“By focusing in on just meeting 2 or 3 people, you will reduce the overwhelm and feel good about going.”

Tip #3: Don’t work the room.

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“When you finish speaking to someone, ask for their contact

information and suggest coffee.”

Tip #4: Follow up is not stalking.

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“Take the pressure off yourself that you have to get traction with

everyone because it’s not realistic.”

Tip #5: Not everyone is perfect for you.

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“Do not make demands until you have spent time nurturing the

relationship.”

Tip #6: Give first.

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“Ask a friend to bring a friend of theirs to meet up for coffee.”

Explain to them, you are expanding your circle and you trust their judgment in people.

Tip #7: Ask a friend.

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Start with one tip and master that before adding another one. Just realize we don’t all have to do

things the same way.

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