This document discusses networking and provides tips for effective networking. It defines networking as interacting with others to exchange information and develop professional or social contacts. It outlines different networking goals, types of networks including casual contacts networks, strong contacts networks, community services clubs, and professional associations. The document provides networking techniques like having a positive attitude, following up on referrals, and tips to avoid mistakes like neglecting in-person contact and lacking professionalism. It also discusses using social media for networking.

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Ilyas

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"If you want to do
something big in your
life, you must remember
that shyness is only the
mind. If you think shy,
you act shy. If you think
confident, you act
confident. Therefore
never let shyness conquer
your mind."
Arfa Kareem

4. Topics Index:
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Definition of Networking.
Networking Goals.
Type of Networking.
Networking Techniques.
Avoid Mistakes.
Social Media Networking.
Conclusion.

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The process of interacting with others to exchange information and develop
professional or social contacts

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Networking Goals!
Learn about new opportunities.
Enhance Relationships.
Get a Better Position/Job.
Know About New Skills and Careers.
Meet Experts, Either in your own field or others.
Find Potentials and .
Business Development.
Sales and Marketing.

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Types of Networks...
 Casual Contacts Networks.
 Strong Contacts Networks.
 Community Services Clubs Networks.
 Professional Associations.
 Social Organizations.
 Business Organizations.

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Casual Contacts
Networks
These are business groups that allow many people from various overlapping professions.
These groups usually meet monthly and often hold mixers where everyone mingles
informally.

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Formal Contacts Networks
Strong contact networks are groups that meet weekly for the primary purpose of
exchanging referrals. They often restrict membership to only one person per profession
or specialty and tend to be more structured in their meeting formats than casual contact
networks.

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Community Service Club
Community service clubs give you an opportunity to put something back into the
community where you do business while making valuable contacts and receiving good
PR
to boot.

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Professional Associations
Professional associations and its members tend to be from one specific type of industry,
such as banking, architecture, personnel, accounting or health. The primary purpose of a
professional association is to exchange information and ideas.

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Networks
“Trainings/Seminars/Conferences”
Civil societies are involved and engaged in such activities. Some of its examples are
capacity building training, seminars, workshops, focus group discussions, and public
forums.

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Businesses Meetups

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Social Media
Social Media is a vast opportunity for networking with diverse group of people
from through electronic medium.

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Social Media – A Real Life Experiment:

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How to Master Your Networking!
 Positive Attitude.
 Follow Up on Your Referrals.
 Have a Clear Goal.
 Trustworthiness.
 Good Listening Skills.
 Continuous Efforts.
 Thank People.
 Enjoy Helping.
 Be Prepared.
 Works Your Networks and Strategize.
 Prepare Thoughtful Questions.

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Avoid Mistakes | Be Aware Of……….
 Neglecting The Power Of Face-To-Face Contact
 Expecting Too Much Too Quickly
 Not Working On Personal Branding – EP
 Lacking Professionalism.
 Not Being Specific.
 Business Card, Prefer to Take.
 Being Overly Aggressive.
 Lacking Appreciation.

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