Networking Skills that work Wonders Virtually
Trying to grow your network online? While general networking tips tend to apply in any setting, there are certain nuances between being able to meet people in person and connecting virtually.
During in-person networking, you tend to be more relaxed and can speak there and then, get an emotional response as well as read body language, which is relevant and helpful in building trust.
Online networking can mean that people are distracted in different ways.
Whether you miss the good old days of pre-pandemic business conferences or you’ve mastered the art of making valuable connections on platforms like LinkedIn, the networking skills below work wonders virtually. Master them and you will be able to navigate any virtual relationship-building scenario with ease.
From engaging in groups to joining a video call with new faces, being a memorable guest in any online space can help you create genuine connections. Say thank you, refer to other members by name, offer help with an issue, follow up inside groups and give encouraging and helpful comments. Make valuable connections by clearly stating what you are looking for but also what you can offer the group and what you have already successfully assisted with.
And, if you want to truly make a great impression, go the extra mile when it comes to helping others instead of focusing on what you can get from them. Give someone a recommendation or refer to their business. Others will want you to do the same for them and will, of course, do so for you too.
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Feeling frustrated by being left on read? The best way not to take things personally is to remember that everyone is dealing with their own lives, busy schedules, and behind-the-scenes priorities. Having a sense of empathy can go a long way not only when it comes to navigating the sometimes tricky waters of sending DM’s and emails, but also gaining an understanding of what kind of alignment there might be with a new online connection.