Dos and don’ts of networking

The Dos and Don’ts of networking

Networking is an important skill to master, especially if you want to have a big career. So if you need a bit of help when it comes to making a good impression, check out our dos and don’ts of networking:

Don’t: Be pushy when your sales pitch. Do: spend time getting to know people.

Don’t: talk non-stop about yourself. Do: Ask engaging and open-ended questions that show you are interested in the conversation.

Don’t: Be too arrogant by reeling off the highlights of your career.Do: Tell them what you have done in your career to date (if you are asked) and stay humble.

Don’t: Ask any personal questions Do: Remain professional at all times.

Don’t: get too close when you talk to another person. Do: Respect people’s personal space and keep the touching to a hand shake.

Don’t: Hide in a cornerDo: Meet new people by introducing yourself

Don’t: Outstay your welcome, Do: Know when it’s time to thank the person for their time and wrap up the conversation.

Don’t: Forget or get people’s names wrong, Do: make an effort to remember names and apologise if you get it wrong.