25 More “Do You Knows” About Networking

Because of the popularity of my post, 25 “Do You Knows” About Networking, I have decided to share with you 25 more to think about.

26.  Do you know that you should focus on giving a good firm handshake, which shows confidence?

27.  Do you know you should put your cards in a nice business card holder and take it to events and meetings?

28. Do you know that you should get your shoes polished regularly so you look professional?

29.  Do you know that you should inspect your clothing every day to make sure that you don’t have stains or holes before you leave the house?

30.  Do you know that you should keep an extra shirt, tie, or piece of clothing at your office in case you get a stain?

31. Do you know that you should wear professional attire to events if you don’t know ahead of time what to wear?

32. Do you know that you should act as a host at events and introduce people to each other?

33.  Do you know at least 80% of jobs are found through networking, not through job postings?

34.  Do you know that people judge you in the first few seconds of meeting you?

35.  Do you know that you should prepare a personal introduction so you can properly and effectively introduce yourself to others?

36.  Do you know that you should find commonalities with others during conversations?

37.  Do you know that taking on a leadership role with a business association or non-profit is a great way to build relationships?

38. Do you know that to build strong relationships and influence people, you need to close your own eyes and try to see things through their eyes? (courtesy of Robert of Reason-4-Smile Weblog)

39. Do you know that you should try to build relationships with a few influencers who are well connected?

40.  Do you know that you should not try to collect as many business cards as you can at an event?

41.  Do you know that you should often send articles of interest to people in your network?

42.  Do you know that you should stand, not sit, in a waiting room when waiting for the person you came to see so you are ready to meet?

43.  Do you know that you should take notes on the back of business cards so you can remember conversations?

44.  Do you know that you should not accept invitations from people who you don’t know from social networking services such as LinkedIn?

45. Do you know you should not stop networking during the holidays?

46. Do you know that you should smile when you enter a room to show that you are approachable?

47. Do you know that you need to be proactive and follow up with people because most people will never follow up with you?

48.  Do you know that you should host your own event to stay in touch with your network and to demonstrate your expertise?

49. Do you know that you shouldn’t write people off if there is not an immediate professional fit because they may be able to introduce you to an appropriate fit?

50. Do you know that you should attend events out of your industry to meet people who you probably never would have met?

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Comments

[Robert @ reason4smile]

Hi Jason, thanks for putting my contribution in the list as well.
Also for linking back to my site.

Great list, and have a happy new year coming!

[Cindy]

The handshake makes such a big difference in an initial meeting. It's in many ways the make or break first impression. Great list!

[Jason Jacobsohn]

Yes, Cindy you are absolutely correct. If you give a cold fish handshake, you will probably not get very far. Likewise, if you give too firm of a handshake, you may turn someone off.

[Karen (Karooch from Scraps of Mind)]

Some great tips here Jason. Some of these I knew and have practiced, but there are a few here that have given me some food for thought.