Networking is the idea of developing contacts and getting to
know people. It includes building relationships with others for purposes of
recognizing, creating, or acting upon opportunities. By developing long-term
relationships for mutual gain and creating lasting impressions with people you
will be learning a life skill which has many applications both personally and
professionally.
About 20% of people are born with the natural tendency of
being shy. Whether you love or hate talking to groups of people, making those
key relationships is crucial in order to succeed as a Networker. Before becoming a Master Networker you must be
willing to take time getting to know your own interests, skills, and values
while keeping your ultimate career goal in mind. Developing business cards and
maintaining an online presence are also important when preparing to network
just in case you want to follow up with someone. And last but not least, when
networking, the most important step is being able to comfortably talk about
yourself for a specific period of time.
Erik Gunn, Fourth Year (BBA) - Finance
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