Traditional Networking for Extroverts
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Traditional Face-to-Face NetworkingWhether you call it glad-handing, mingling, or traditional professional networking, a “meeting of the minds” used to require at least, phone contact, and usually, a face-to-face meeting. Getting to know your peers and following each other’s work was much more difficult before the internet world evolved. Business cards, copies of papers, and snail mail were, and still are, networking mediums.
Traditional networking opportunities are still very accessible and very effective. Professional conferences, training sessions, and industry-specific meet-and-greets are fantastic opportunities to meet and follow the work of peers. Even if “organized” networking opportunities aren’t available, watch for informal opportunities to meet and discuss work-related topics. Lunch with coworkers, clients, customers, vendors, etc. can open a lot of doors. Even airport conversations can lead to referrals, so keep business cards handy.
For additional information, see the Network, Network, Network series of blog posts:
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