Pay attention to how you present yourself when networking. Don’t be a ‘me me me’ and ‘I’m so busy that I’m not sure about such and such.’ WOW – I’ve heard this twice from two different people in the last few weeks and really turned me away from them.
Why would I even consider recommending these people’s services if they are too busy for this or that or it’s all about me when I would rather hear about their business and how they could help me or others.
Check out these DON’Ts when it comes to networking:
Don’t…….sell, monopolize, show off or brag, just talk about you, pry, overextend, ask too soon, misrepresent yourself, act desperate and lastly interrupt.
There are more. What about you? Is there a DON’T that I didn’t list that is on your mind?
I agree. I think you need to get to know the person before you can ask and vice versa.
Hi Denys,
Definitely!
This is a great start for a list. I think I would add don’t be negative or a know it all. Actually listen and try to find out what you can learn from others. I’ve found that EVERYONE knows something I don’t know and can teach me and that I have great things to help others. But you’ll never find out what these things are going to be, if you do not present yourself well right from the start. Found you on UBC and started following.
Hi Emily,
You are so right – we need to listen and learn from one another. there is much we can all still learn from others. Thanks for stopping by and commenting!