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What are the two most popular ways people make networking contacts?
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Briefly: (1) in-person networking and (2) online networking.
1) In-person — events, conferences, meetups, alumni gatherings, industry mixers, trade shows, coffee chats and introductions through colleagues. Strengths: personal rapport, stronger trust-building, easier to read body language. Tips: have a short, specific intro, follow up within 48 hours, bring business cards or a quick LinkedIn QR.
2) Online — LinkedIn and other social networks, professional forums, Slack/Discord communities, Twitter/X threads, email outreach. Strengths: scale, searchable profiles, easy follow-up and content-based relationship building. Tips: personalize connection requests/messages, add value (comment on posts, share resources), keep communications concise and timely.
If you want, I can tailor these to a particular industry or goal (job search, sales, partnerships).
1) In-person — events, conferences, meetups, alumni gatherings, industry mixers, trade shows, coffee chats and introductions through colleagues. Strengths: personal rapport, stronger trust-building, easier to read body language. Tips: have a short, specific intro, follow up within 48 hours, bring business cards or a quick LinkedIn QR.
2) Online — LinkedIn and other social networks, professional forums, Slack/Discord communities, Twitter/X threads, email outreach. Strengths: scale, searchable profiles, easy follow-up and content-based relationship building. Tips: personalize connection requests/messages, add value (comment on posts, share resources), keep communications concise and timely.
If you want, I can tailor these to a particular industry or goal (job search, sales, partnerships).
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