With the word 'networking' we all are less familiar. Because, the most important skill required to match the current era is networking. Oh! Wait a minute! I'm not talking about computer networks or topologies (!), I'm talking about communication skills, which are called networking in one word.
Networking :
Well, do you know when this networking started? If we think a little bit, then it can be understood, the beginning of networking, but it is the beginning of time. Do not understand, what is the matter? Let's say a little open.
Even when the language was not invented in ancient times, people used to make words with their mouths, with words from their mouths and contact with their companions around them. If there were any danger signs, one immediately spread one to another, the whole group could easily get the message of the accident. And this whole thing is possible only through networking.
Then people started to get better. Speak with the help of language and expresses your feelings. The mind starts to express. By telephone, through telegram, we started searching for people we know by sending a letter. As the people are so advanced and modern, the communication system improves as quickly as possible. Now Facebook, Messenger, LinkedIn, e-mail, WhatsApp App is very easy to introduce us to different people and it has also been possible to save the relationship.
Early onset of networking:
A child does not achieve just the characteristic qualities of his family. Besides, networking or communication skills are also from the family. When small children do not learn to speak, they express their feelings through gesture or crying. Talking after being a little older, she exchanged views with family members.
Have you ever noticed, when you need something, when you talk to your mother or father, this is also one type of networking.
That is, networking started from the family!
Why Networking is Important:
Student life and career - in both cases, networking capabilities are widespread. Because, in these two stages of life we have to be familiar with different types of work and people. This identity helps us to reach the peak of success!
For example, if we go to an event, then there will be event organizers, as well as event sponsors. By talking to them, we will know about their work, understand how to do the work, and in future we can also take help for any event work!
In the same way, our communication skills will increase through volunteering. Because we know about different features and people with different skills for an organization through volunteering. In this way, gradually a large circle is developed.
But just by talking, the network is created? Obviously, there is a need to learn a lot of things to create a network. Then let's know those things-
Be Yourself:
You will present yourself in front of your family members as well, as well as outside people. You will never present yourself exaggeratedly to everyone, by that you can become the laugh of everyone! Try to keep yourself as normal as possible and your style of thinking and thinking is as clean and realistic as possible. And always stay away from flattering! Because, those who are truly idealistic, do not give too much attention to the flattering!
Appear before:
If you request someone to come to meet you, take care that he does not have to wait for you. Because that person is giving you time when you need it. So try to arrive at the specific place 5-10 minutes before the scheduled time (that does not mean that 30 minutes will be there before!).
Ask a wise question:
"I never learned anything talking. I only ask things when I ask questions. "
- Lou Holtz
By asking a good question, you can draw attention to the person you want to talk to. So he will try to get as much good questions about his work. As a result, he will be more interested in talking to you. If someone is associated with writing, then ask him how he started writing, whether there is any type of writing in his own way or not, how did he come up with such a question?
But if you ask him how much money he earns, how much he earns his monthly income, if you ask these questions, he will not answer, but will rather avoid you. So always keep in mind that a good question can separate you from others.
Share information:
Always do not try to get information from others, but instead give him some information. Just like you work in a sector, how you came to work, you have been selected for the information you have in your CV - with such other information, help those people around you with whom you want to build a network. Then they will see that they are also sharing information with you. By doing this you and he, both are benefiting at the same time!
No need to talk to everyone:
Those of us who are less knowledgeable about networking, the biggest mistake I make is to talk to everyone. Yes, there will be no discrimination in the case of networking, but you have to be very good and fine-tuned to choose who you will benefit from. Suppose you go to a workshop. It can be on any subject Now you have enough time to talk to everyone? Of course not! You can speak with everyone, but it may not be able to speak properly with somebody.
Quality is better than quantity So talk to a few but beneficial people rather than target more people. That will make your network stronger.
Talk about specific topics:
If someone is not interested in politics, but if you talk to him about politics, then you and your own; Both are being wasted during And the person you're talking to is also losing interest in talking to you.
Again you might be talking about someone with an internship, but after a quick change of talk, you are talking about sports related issues. If you do that, you will lose the cloak and sometimes you will be able to move away from the main topic. So when you can talk to someone, just make sure that you want to talk to him about something.
Keep Visiting Card or Business Card Carefully:
Every day new people are introduced to us. We are known to speak to them. Those of whom have a Visiting or Business Card, they give us their cards. Then we come home and we leave the card or keep it in such a place, from where the card can not be found at the time of need!
You never know who you need at any time! So keep each card in a card holder or a box, from where you can easily find the cards at the time of need.
I went to New Market once a while to buy some color. There, I had a very good relationship with shopkeeper Uncle. As a result, he gave me a business card, so that I could contact him for any needs. Then suddenly a few days ago I needed some color. There is no time to bring the market up. Then I remembered Ungelle's business card. Along with him, I told him that I need some things, whether it is possible to come home. He sent people to deliver things to my house. So keep care of each card. BecauseYou do not need one day or one day.
Friendly behavior:
If you get annoyed while talking to someone, it will never appear in the face. Try to smile and speak sincerely. Suppose you are talking to someone, now a third person came in between two of you, that too you will keep smiling laugh. Friendly behavior is very important to strengthen networking.
Listening to meaningful conversations and attention:
Nothing will draw attention to nothing. So talking about who you are talking to is very good to talk about him and his work. In addition to this, he will also promote his qualities in a moderate way. But it is more important than talking, listening to the words. Wise people say less and listen more. And if you listen carefully to someone, then the person who is speaking, understands that you are interested in talking to him. And you can understand his words. Thus, the networking world will continue to expand gradually.
Put your own elevator speaker ready:
Do you know about the Elite Speech? Elevator Speech is a 30 seconds short but clear thing, which gives you an idea of 'commercial'. This is 30 seconds, which usually takes 30 seconds to go upstairs from the bottom of a building. What are you doing with the Elite speaker, what do you do and if you have any expertise, how can the company use it?
When Ayman Sadiq's brother met me first, there was no time to talk to him well, because he was very busy. Then the head of the elitator spoke on my head. I went to him and greeted him and said, "Brother, I am Abuar Jahan. This time I got SSC from Viqarunnisa Noon School, now I am 10 minutes as a blog intern. "
With these two sentences but he got a lot of information about me.
- 1. my name
- 2. Where do I study?
- 3. Reading in a class
- 4. Where are you working and
- 5. I'm in a division
Then you can understand how to express yourself with an elitator speech! So you also prepare your elevator speaker!
Also, there are several small issues to be kept in mind for networking.
For example: Encourage those who talk to him to keep up with you. One hand but do not budge! It is necessary to talk two people for the clapping of the clap, so both of them need to speak in order to continue the talk.
Get started with the help Networking Look, someone is looking for someone's home address on the street, but he is not getting it. Now if you take him to his desired address, he will thank you, ask him where to work; And this way the networking will grow.
When talking to someone, keep in mind that who you are talking to. Before speaking, think about what you mean, right or wrong. Because "First impression is the last impression."
At the beginning nobody would sit for a card. Get acquainted with him first. Then tell him that you want to get in touch with him, just ask for his visiting card or business card.
One problem we have is that we do not help anyone while doing any work, but after the work has been done we forget him again. These are but signs of ungratefulness. So always do not talk, but on his birthday, write him a nice little message. Or if you know that she is sick, then you can send a message to her well wishes.
Another thing, which is the best thing to do, is to keep your own CV ready. Nowadays, there are many different types of CV Maker apps available in the mobile. In the meantime, install an app and make your own CV and keep it in your drive account. Because your CV may be needed at any time.
By practicing these small things, your network will become very strong and big. So go to regular events, get acquainted with everyone. Then you will become a networking champ!