Career Enhancers: Extend Your Network

The video addresses the common fear of networking, especially among introverts, and suggests setting modest goals to overcome reluctance. It highlights effective networking strategies, such as attending events, showing interest in others, and using LinkedIn. The importance of joining relevant online groups and leveraging existing connections is emphasized. Finally, it discusses maintaining active contacts through follow-up and systematic tracking.

What is a suggested method to overcome the fear of networking?

• Focus solely on online interactions

• Ignore networking altogether

• Set modest networking goals

• Avoid attending events

Which of the following is a recommended networking strategy?

• Focus on virtual events only

• Only talk about your own projects

• Compliment others on their contributions

• Avoid asking questions

Why is it important to join online groups and communities?

• To avoid face-to-face interactions

• To meet people in breakout rooms

• To bombard others with your business ideas

• To focus on personal interests

What is a key challenge in maintaining contacts?

• Sending a message of thanks

• Ignoring follow-up

• Keeping track of contacts

• Avoiding any form of communication

How can you keep your network active?

• By building it into your normal work routine

• By only contacting people when needed

• By ignoring your contacts

• By focusing on new contacts only