3 Hacks to get hold of the Networking

Man is an animal of relationships and this is well argued in the book Sapiens by Yuval Noah Harari, who exposes how we relate, “being this cooperation, on a large scale, one of the great human specialties. Chimpanzees, for example, only cooperate with those of their species whom they know personally. Maybe 150 tops. Humans are capable of cooperating with millions of humans, without knowing them”.

Having this in mind, it is essential for your success to start cultivating your Networking strategies with these useful tips valid for your personal and professional life:

1. Show genuine interest. Yes, people love to feel heard and understood, so no one will forget a person who pays attention and listens. Seek to project warmth and remember details of people, for example, the name of their children, the place where the person goes on vacation, and details that make them unique.

2. Listen. Spending time with intention is key to achieving good interpersonal relationships. Ask related questions, listen to the end before interrupting, and even encourage the person to keep talking. Ask follow-up questions, which show that you were paying full attention to the conversation.

3. Be humble and honest. Human relationships are kinder and warmer when we treat our peers horizontally. Always, if you really seek to create healthy reactions, showing yourself to be a humble person brings you closer to people, and without a doubt, this is a very positive characteristic when it comes to creating good relationships.

Definitely, when you take the time to be a more human person, the surrounding individuals will appreciate and respect you more.

Think about who would you help in case of need:

To a person who treats you as a stranger, from a cold relationship, of superiority or a close individual, who greets you by her name and makes you feel like a friend

We share with you some interesting statistics on networking in business, courtesy of financesonline.com



In the same financesonline.com article, the following facts about the importance of making connections are highlighted:

● What is the biggest advantage of networking? It can have a positive impact on your career advancement. Professionals who allotted 6.3 hours per week to networking activities said that it played a crucial role in their success (Marketing Expertus, 2020).

● 73% of survey participants reported that they had been hired in the past as a result of someone they know making an introduction or a connection (LinkedIn, 2020).

● 61% of professionals agree that regular online networking can actually lead to job opportunities (Marketing Expertus, 2020).

● In the study, “The Strength of Weak Ties,” it was found that 84% of respondents got their job through weak-tie relationships—acquaintances or casual contacts whom they saw only occasionally (Leslie, 2020).

● Almost 61% of professionals worldwide agree that regular online interaction with their professional network can lead to possible job opportunities (LinkedIn, 2017).

● However, with all the benefits of networking, we also found out that only 25% of professionals actually network (Marketing Expertus, 2020).

● 41% of them would like to network more but don’t have enough time (Marketing Expertus, 2020).

So don't wait any longer and start working on your networks. A great way is to reconnect with your fellow students or start a new educational challenge, such as a Ph.D., that allows you to make valuable connections.