5 Networking Mistakes You Must Avoid Making!

Networking is an essential part of building your business, but it is also a learning process. Below are some commonly made, must avoid, networking mistakes. Much of the information in this blog post was derived from http://www.careerealism.com/common-networking-mistakes/#!bkESTx and more
information can be found there.

1. Relying too heavily on social media networking: According to careerlism.com too many professionals want to do everything online, and as we all know, diversity is key in building a business. We have to switch it up sometimes and try different things. Also, meeting someone in person can leave much less room for rejection and miscommunication.

2. Expecting results too soon: Networking is about building relationships and building any type of relationship takes time, work, and a combined effort. That is why the sooner you began networking, the better.

3. Not meeting enough people: Careerlism.com explains that networking should be focused on building strong relationships, however, you should strive to meet as many new people as possible, and work towards building a multitude of business relationships.

4. No follow up: As in every relationship you desire to grow, there must be follow up. Following meeting someone new, ask permission to keep in touch. Check in on them periodically and try to find some common ground, to further develop the relationship.

5. Not dressing the part: If you want people to remember you as being a professional you must look the part. Avoid showing up to networking events in casual clothing. A first impression is a lasting impression.

As I mentioned earlier, for more information on this topic, reference the full article in the link provided above. And if your in the Hampton roads or surrounding areas, get some real time networking experience by visiting my weekly networking event, The Networking Games, held every Wednesday at Green House from 5-7. Click the link below to register. Have an awesome Wednesday and Happy Networking!

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-networking-games-tickets-12138571795