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How to Network When You Don't Like Networking

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Don’t like networking? In this course, adapted from the podcast How to Be Awesome at Your Job, Devora Zack explains why you don’t need to work the room to build great connections.

Syllabus

1. How to Network When You Don’t Like Networking
  • Work with your natural temperament
  • Contrasting introverts and extroverts
  • Feel free to eat alone
  • Avoid messes from food and drink
  • Arrive early, get oriented, and help out
  • Don’t monopolize people or conversations
  • Ask positive, open-ended questions
  • Pause to take notes for follow-up
  • Prioritize connecting over collecting for better follow-up
  • Make new connections through shared interests

Taught by

Pete Mockaitis | How to Be Awesome at Your Job

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