Many times we aren't thinking about networking when we are at family reunions, weddings or hanging with your roommates. Really take some time to ask questions of your relatives and friends to determine what they do for a living and who they might know. So many times I find that we know the least about those close to us and we just need to ask more questions.
At your next family event make sure you talk to a number of your relatives and find out what they do, or did for a living. Always remember that although they may be retired that your grandparents and parents are still connected. My father who winters in Florida lives in a retirement community where people remain active and connected! Don't forget that even if the blind date you are going on doesn't work out romantically you still have added another person to your network!
Never discard an introduction as meaningless and always ask enough questions to determine how this new interaction might be useful to you one day.
Final nugget: That waitress where you have lunch seems to know everyone, and you are right, she does! Don't ever underestimate the power of networking with who are dealing with the public on a daily basis. One of the best networkers I know is Jean at the local Pizza Hut. She is wonderfully friendly to everyone and everyone knows her!
Keep networking everyday, it will pay off!
Monday, March 22, 2010
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