| Walking into a room full of strangers, striking up a conversation and engaging in insightful chit-chat, for most, is uncomfortable, excruciating even. What do I say? Will I look incompetent? Should I even be here? – all these thoughts (plus a hundred more) are so typical when faced with a networking situation. If you are reading this thinking ‘I love networking’, ‘it’s great to meet new people’ then please take pity on those lingering next to the coffee table, nervously glancing around the room. Be the one to strike up the conversation! They will be forever grateful!
This article is not about your run-of-the-mill networking though. It is about the relatively new world of virtual networking. Networking virtually, can be an easier alternative, but you still need to make the effort. Joining the ‘room’ but not actually contributing– is not a good thing! You are on the meeting/breakout room/online conference, but your camera is off or maybe you are there but remain on mute. Be careful not to fall into this trap, and instead, make the most of these virtual opportunities. Networking whether virtual or in-person provides a wealth of learning and development opportunities and can prove essential for career progression. You share ideas, receive feedback, build relationships, grow your knowledge, and can even find a new job. When searching for a new role one of the best ways to do so is through your network! If you aren’t sure where to start with virtual networking, we have some ideas….
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