They say timing is everything. Nothing illustrated this more than when I entered a hall full of networkers today, and a woman I had never met approached me before I even put my dollar in the contribution jar. It was as if she came out of nowhere like a dive-bombing sparrow from the sky.
Honestly, I can’t remember what this woman said. Something about how one of her fellow networkers, who couldn’t make the event, wanted me to have her personal business card so I could contact her later.
It was unclear why I had to contact the woman’s fellow networker. What’s more, her fellow networker needed my business card, which I handed over. I only caught a portion of what the woman said, and then she was gone.
This, folks, is what gives networking a bad name. Something as important as developing a relationship should not be made unpleasant from point of contact. I was invited as a guest and, being the introvert I am, was already tense. Here is how one should act at a networking event.
On my way back to the office I stopped by the neighborhood Panera Bread, where I ran into one of my customer who’s trying to find a job. The meeting was easy and refreshing and reminded me of what networking is all about—great conversation with the subtleness of networking in the background yet ever present. Now, this was good timing.
I love #7 and think this is the most unused 'tactic' networkers should use! Nothing says I valued meeting you or talking with you better than to circle back and tell someone you have to run but enjoyed meeting/talking with them and look forward to speaking again.
Your experience in the beginning reminds of Jaws... The shark coming at you!
Thanks Cora. I think networking is best conducted one-on-one in a natural setting. Groups are fine but forced.
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