Like Orange is the New Black – Connecting is the New Networking. Just the word networking has become a major stressor so we need to rethink how we intend to meet people and ultimately get what we want. It’s called connecting so we need become a connector. As you meet and connect to enough people you will build credibility as you go.
Key Takeaways:
- Networking and industry meet-and-greets are inherently uncomfortable, even for the extroverted out there.
- The simplest way to do this is to follow each other on social media. The casual nature of social media allows you to keep up with each other without a ton of effort.
- The nice thing about this approach is that it takes the awkwardness of networking and turns it into an introvert-friendly and organic connection process.
“Networking and industry meet-and-greets are inherently uncomfortable, even for the extroverted out there. Thankfully, as someone who has already worked her way up the ladder, you are now the connection people hope to gain.”
https://blog.hubspot.com/marketing/forget-networking-become-a-connector
