The Summer vacation is over. Students are headed back to school. The Fall is officially here. This is the perfect opportunity for savvy professionals to gain their second wind in networking. Moving along with your networking agenda / calendar, it is prime time for attending more social and business events. Focusing on your networking goals and how to strategically grow your network are vital.
Listed below are tips for effectively advancing in your endeavors for big success.
Hit Refresh
Just like using the internet, from time to time, savvy networkers have to refresh their networking practices. Starting on a clean slate and prioritizing are key factors in productivity. Consider re-connecting with trusted colleagues and following up with contacts for additional referrals and leads. Remember networking is a two-way street. Be available for business and helping others in their dealings.
Groups / Associations
Be an active member in your groups and associations. Attend meetings on a regular basis and make it a point to add value. Although growing your networks is essential, do not use these meet-ups as a basis to over sell or over promote your initiatives. Find ways of getting to know your fellow colleagues and dong profitable, mutual business. Also, make sure that the mission of these organizations falls directly in line with your career, business or social objectives.
Checks and Balances
As you are moving forward in your processes, do not hesitate to give yourself an internal audit or performance appraisal. Follow through and be on point with your methods and ways of networking. It is important to be as efficient and effective as possible, to obtain the best results. This guarantees your longevity and success.
These tips can definitely energize your networking mission. Most importantly focus on adding value and building meaningful relationships for extending your social and business connections.