You don’t bear being surrounded by a large crowd of people. You have a minimal social appearance. You rarely contact people, including professional life. These are the issues of introverts, who cannot make new friends. However, this article is not about making new friends or offering a formula for social uplift. It’s rather about networking and making business contacts. Let’s discover together networking tips for introverts.

What is Networking?

Networking is the fact of having contacts with people in the professional field, who can collaborate in a successful job search and recommend you for a specific career. These helping hands can be a trustworthy source in business. Since you need such positive acquaintances in your professional life, here are ten innovative tips for building business contacts. For more information, read this:

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Follow Networking Tips and Techniques for Job Seekers

1.      Make Yourself Noticed 

Are you struggling with being known or remembered? Are you less invited to events or notified to a specific gathering? If these things are happening with you, you might feel down because people treat as invisible. But the truth is. You are invisible. You are rather lacking noticeability. It is known that introverts’ comfort zone is characterized by silence and independence, which effects on the level of their noticeability among people. The first step you need to do to make people remember you are to be noticed. Try to appear in social gatherings and events.

2.      Make Your Own Brand

Introverts are more comfortable in their own space. You can be innovative in making memorable experiences. For example, if you have some crafts, you can network through gifting your own handmade devices. That is, you can design leaflets, including info about your services and contact, and leave them in the letterbox of some buildings. You can make business cards. Through these simple ways, you can become known for your activities. Thus, you can form a small community interested in you.

3.      Break the Ice

Introverts are not very talkative. However, they have many occasions in which they can train their vocal cords for a small chit chat. All you need to do is train yourself to joining conversations. Try to make your network through operating in conferences, meetings, or any group activity. We know very well that you cannot be there for criticism, lecturing, or making discussions. All you need to do is expressing gratefulness, expressing approval and excitement. For example, you can break the ice by saying: thank you for organizing this event. Thank you for making me part of this team. Thank you for this session. I learned a lot from it. 

4.      Exchange Phone Numbers

It’s hard for introverts to get into loud environments. But, for some professional purposes, you need to make some exceptions.  

• First, research the job position and find out about the team related to employers, especially those who are making events. 

• Try to reach them by email or phone, asking about the event and if you can attend. 

• If you got access, try when you get there to find these people and remind them of you. They will introduce you to some of the critical people immediately. 

5.      Redefine Your Goals.

Introverts are not excluded from being ambitious and thriving for the best. Look for occasions in which you can express your future goals. Try to make inquiries about what to do if you want a specific job position. Although it’s possible for introverts to Google these inquiries, however, it’s better to make your resources more human. Never hesitate to ask people who were antecedent in the field to give you advice and feedback. Here is what to avoid for your job search.

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6.      Invite if not Invited

A lot of introverts feel neglected by others and not invited to significant events or meetings. If this is happening to you, don’t think about it and try always to turn the situation to your own favor. Try to make a similar event and invite those who are interested. You can even invite retired seniors, who are still in contact with actual employees. Don’t exclude anyone from the invitation. All people related to the field from far or near can be cooperative. 

7.      Use Social Media and Websites:

Online operations are very prominent nowadays. Adding to the various social media accounts in which you can make your profile, there are many job search engines and professional websites that have similar benefits. You should have a consistent online activity to get in touch with famous people.

8.      Hire a Job Coach 

Job coaches can be the matchmakers that will introduce you to business people. Although job coaching is not very trendy in Pakistan, it is an effective way to build a community of professional contacts.  Remember that job coaches are influencers and monitors. They can teach you how to become more comfortable with new faces and how to start conversations with them. To learn about job coaching, check out this article:

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9.      Be Yourself:

This is a bit of very recursive advice. This works for both extroverts and introverts to maintain effective business relationships. Don’t promote the things that you can’t afford or you don’t have. Be proud of your personality and try to fix some habits that you think they are affecting your career search. Step by step, you will get encouragement, and you will feel more comfortable in business groups. For more favorable outcomes, avoid these tips:

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10. Take Advantage of Achievements:

The only impressive thing in a CV is the section of achievements that puts more value on your qualifications and skills. Again, with introverts, there are many occasions in which they have experienced appreciation. Therefore, try to talk about your achievement whenever it’s possible and introduce them. You might get a hidden admirer,  who would help you reach your dream job.

These were the ten fundamental networking tips for introverts. Consider them to build a long-lasting professional community.