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| Seven golden rules of networking | Like (38) |
| Networking is the new buzzword in dictionaries of most people these days, particularly working professionals. Networking can help enhance your job search and career growth. The crux of networking is how one can connect with likeminded people for mutual benefit. Let us understand some key benefits of networking and then go on to some key traits required for effective networking. Key benefits of effective networking are: Access to information and ideas:Let's say that you want to decide if you should study mechanical or computer engineering. Talking to students, who are studying in these particular streams, would help you make a more informed decision. It also helps to remain abreast of industry trends and learn from each other. New opportunities:Networking helps to keep you on top of mind recall and to get opportunities. I remember that I had received one of the projects for summer internship during college as I had expressed my desire to work with a particular organisation. One of the managers there remembered my call and asked me to come for a discussion. The discussion clicked and I was able to secure the project. Now let's look at some of the traits we should have for effective networking: Speaking vs listening: I remember meeting a man recently, who was dynamic, successful and had lot of interesting stories to share. I listened to him with interest for about 30 minutes, when I realised that the only opportunities I got to speak were to respond to his close ended questions yes, no, wow! He just did not seem interested in listening to me! My interest started waning as the conversation had actually turned out to be a monologue. Read More... Also Read Everything About Salary Interview with T V Mohandas Pai Five life lessons my driver taught me The Attitude of Success: It’s All in Your Head Use Better Tools to Be a Better Student in 2011 |
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