The Importance of Networking
I dislike networking. Most of the time I find it awkward and forced. However, as I have gotten older I have realized how incredibly important networking is if you are looking to move forward in your career. Networking allows people to get to know you, what you do and create a (hopefully) good and memorable impression of you. You are much more likely to be promoted – or find the job you are looking for – if people find you engaging and see your work as valuable. But, how will they know if you don’t tell them?
I am not an inherently shy person – but I do sometimes shrink away from “networking” opportunities because they make me feel so awkward. I have gotten better over the years and because I do know it is so important – I continue to practice. This article on How to Network: 12 Tips for Shy People from CIO.com had some really good ideas. Even if you aren’t “shy” but feel that networking isn’t natural for you, this article can help.
Do you have any networking tips?
