10 Tips to Improve the Quality of Your Networking

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3. Respond to Others’ Challenges ,[object Object],“ If someone states a challenge that they’re facing, respond -- no later than the next morning -- with something of value that addresses their issue.” - John Felkins, President, Accelerant Consulting Group, Bartlett, Tennessee.

4. Take Time to Make a Real Connection ,[object Object],“ A lot of people figure that coming back from a networking opportunity with just one contact makes it a failure, but my hour with one good contact makes it a success.” - Sally Haver, Senior Vice President, The Ayers Group, New York City

5. Make Yourself Useful, Again and Again “ If you consistently position yourself as a resource to others -- fellow college alums, former colleagues -- it will make you more valuable to your contacts, and, in turn, their contacts, as time goes by,” - Amanda Guisbond, Account Executive, Shift Communications, Boston, MA

6. Exchange Stories ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

7. Don’t Forget Social Media ,[object Object],“ Social networking is deeply reinforced by an in-person connection.” - Shel Horowitz, Marketing Consultant, Hadley, Massachusetts

8. Make Your Case for Building a Relationship ,[object Object],“ People are overrun with requests. Unless there’s a compelling reason for someone to meet with you, they won’t make the time.” - Sally Haver, Senior Vice President, The Ayers Group, New York City

9. Set Yourself Up for the Next Contact ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

10. Mind These Three Watchwords for Quality ,[object Object],Selectivity Discretion Mindfulness

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