June 20, 2016

7 techniques to help you break in at your next networking event

It doesn’t matter whether you are in business for yourself or wanting to advance your career, the power to effectively network is a critical skill to have.

It can be daunting making small talk and approaching people you have never met before, but through ‘false confidence’ and psyching yourself in to the challenge, you will soon find networking events to become easier.

Mastering the skills of small talk, and engaging with new people is a skill that is not only important for networking but also interviews. If you can be your relaxed self in awkward and unfamiliar situations, you should find your next interview to be a breeze.

Author and etiquette expert, Jacqueline Whitmore, has written 7 techniques to help you break in and stand-out at your next networking event. Don’t forget, these skills can be applied to all situations in your career.

 

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