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Networking with a Purpose

You will never build your network if you do not go out there and meet people. Always make time to attend seminars, gala dinners, sport events, gym or any events that might be of interest to you and where you are going to meet people. You do not have to be extroverted; you just need to be interested in connecting with others. Networking is about developing a mutually beneficial relationship with people. It is a learned behaviour and there are a few simple things you can do to start building your network. First think of who you need in your network. There are different types of contacts who will have different types of information you need and different skills that will benefit you. So it is helpful to think about who you need to know so you can make the best use of your time and have the right kind of connections when you need them. Plan your goals, I always tell most of my friends that if you fail to plan, you plan to fail! You need to plan your goals because they will lead ...