Three Simple Tips for Networking Success

23 May, 2013

You can network anywhere, but events designed for networking can be a very effecient  use of your time.  Here are a few ways to maximize your networking effectiveness.

Position Yourself: Body language matters, so make sure yours says “Come talk to me!”  How you stand can help or hinder you in making connections.  If you’re in a one-on-one conversation with someone, don’t stand directly across from them.  Instead, be at an angle, which leaves space for a third person to join you.  Then widen your angle to make room for a fourth person.  This communicates an open, inclusive attitude, and a willingness to help others make contacts.   An added advantage is that if you want to escape a conversation—perhaps the…

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