#JobSearch : Network without the Social Anxiety (my friend is an introvert). There are Ways to Effectively Network without Causing Stress. GREat REad!

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She said she would rather have a root canal than walk into a room full of strangers and be expected to talk. The thought makes her cringe. She just shakes her head and says, “No. Uh-uh. Nope. No.” 😅

Can you relate?

Now that we are getting back to face-to-face gatherings, for some, in-person networking brings on a host of feelings including anxiety, social awkwardness, and energy depletion.

However, networking is a big part of a career as an executive, so being reluctant or hesitant to take part in different networking events can be a problem. If you don’t put your name out there, the chances of them getting into the right hands decrease significantly. There are ways to effectively network without causing stress.

✅ Choose events wisely. Research to find out what companies will be there. Decide if it is something you’d really like to do.

✅ Get there early. Whether it’s a Zoom meeting or an in-person gathering, the earlier you arrive, chances are there won’t be as many people and you can chat with the few that are there.

 

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✅ Don’t work the room. Plan on talking to five people–more if you are up to it. This way you know you have an “out” but still feel good that you talked to five people.

✅ Ask questions. If you don’t want to talk, listen! Most people like talking about themselves. This is networking without extending too much of yourself–yet the other person ends up thinking you are great!

✅ Observe body language and be approachable. Standing in the corner of a room with your arms crossed isn’t a good way to appear approachable. Look around and see what other people are doing. If you see someone handing out resumes and cover letters, approach them and do the same. A smile and a handshake are two of the easiest ways to be approachable, and neither require much effort.

 

✅ Always make eye contact. Simply making eye contact with another person shows you have confidence. And if you don’t have confidence just yet, make eye contact anyway. Faking your confidence over a period of time will eventually lead to you actually getting more confident.

✅ Who will be there? Research to find out who will be there. Who do you want to talk to? What do they do? How will knowing them help you?

Having a basic plan to “get in and get out” will alleviate networking stress and make the event more enjoyable for you.

FSC Career Blog Author:  Erin Kennedy, MCD, CMRW, CPRW, CERW, CEMC, is a Certified Professional Resume Writer/Career Consultant, and the President of Professional Resume Services, named one of Forbes “Top 100 Career Websites”. Considered an influencer, she is consistently listed as a “Top Career Expert to Follow” on Twitter and LinkedIn.

 

FSC Career Blog – July 5, 2021