How to Network When You Hate Networking

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HOW TO NETWORK WHEN YOU HATE

NETWORKING

Tammy Bjelland Learning in Bloom

Networking is a necessary activity for:

Solopreneurs Business professionals

Many people dislike or avoid networking because:

• It requires small talk

• It takes time away from other work

• People don’t like talking about themselves

• It doesn’t get easier

You can change your perspective on networking by applying the 4-part process of learning based engagement

4-Part Process of Learning-Based Engagement

ExploreResearch types of events

Ask questions

Try a variety of events

ShareShare your networking goals

Hold yourself accountable

DoFollow through on your goals and actually attend

events

ReflectEvaluate whether the event was valuable

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