The Art Of Networking
Be approachable. Spending the night talking exclusively to the person you came with is not networking. If you see a lively conversation going on at a professional event, just offer a smile and try to gracefully join in. If you’re not bold enough to walk up to a group of strangers, just hone in on someone who’s alone and introduce yourself. They’ll probably be grateful that you kept them from looking like a wallflower. Remember that networking can happen anywhere from a church function to an airline flight. Don’t miss opportunities by being too closed off.