Tips for connecting with other business professionals
You recognize the value of making connections with other business leaders. But that doesn’t mean it’s easy to get started. Here are three tips to help you start building your network, one connection at a time:
- Never turn down an invitation. If you pass on an opportunity, you might miss out on a connection that can set your career and/or business on an exciting new trajectory.
- Don’t rush into it. Don’t ask someone you’ve just met for help in making a connection. That tends to make people uncomfortable. Take it slowly, allowing time for relationship-building. Over the long term, offer help more than you ask for it.
- Dress to impress. It’s not just about flaunting your style. It’s about being visible in a crowded room. Others will cue in on your clothing, hairstyle or eye wear, which helps trigger their memory of you.