From the course: How to Network When You Don't Like Networking
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Make new connections through shared interests
From the course: How to Network When You Don't Like Networking
Make new connections through shared interests
- So I think it's important for us in our lives. Many of us are a little bit isolated in between our work and our home life to find what's, I call, or other people called as well, the third space, a community outside of work. So, I have a lot of tips which you can read about, but also just in general, to be on the lookout for ways to connect with people in a social life, in a way, to enrich your life beyond work. - Yes. Any of those leaping to mind with regard to those other social connecting ways? - Well, it's defined as hobbies or interests that are already inherently interesting to you. So pursue, maybe there's something when you were in college, or in your younger years, when you had more time, that you did. Look at those old interests you had, and see if you can find ways to revive them as you get older and busier. So to reawaken things that you enjoyed doing. So it's not just about I'm going to meet people, which…
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Work with your natural temperament2m 29s
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Contrasting introverts and extroverts2m 58s
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Feel free to eat alone1m 11s
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Avoid messes from food and drink1m 24s
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Arrive early, get oriented, and help out2m 36s
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Don’t monopolize people or conversations58s
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Ask positive, open-ended questions1m 12s
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Pause to take notes for follow-up41s
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Prioritize connecting over collecting for better follow-up3m 9s
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Make new connections through shared interests55s
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