Are you participating in networking events?

Depending upon your method of networking; events can play a key role in your success. One thing that you need to consider however, is your selection of networking events.

If your networking events are all similar in nature, you will most likely be running into all the same people. Obviously you need to select your events with care so that you have the opportunity to encounter your desired audience, but you do need to vary the type of events to increase your exposure.

Expanding your selection of events broadens your list of contacts and therefore your opportunities to achieve your desired networking goals.

If you really want to be effective at events, get involved. How do you do this:

1) Offer to help at the registration desk so you have the opportunity to find out who is there and meet more of the participants.
2) Offer to be a greeter and welcome participants. You can help them by answering questions and directing them plus you have the opportunity to introduce yourself and give a little elevator speech.
3) Offer to introduce the speaker, another opportunity for you to give your elevator speech.

Keys to effective event networking:

1) Don't select all of the same types of events.
2) Select your events wisely so that you increase your chances for making the right connections.
3) Get involved so you can meet people and have them meet you.

Happy Networking!