Create links with individuals who have interests and goals similar to yours, with the purpose of sharing experiences, knowledge and employment or business opportunities.
Network types
Personal networking
Operational networking
Strategic networking
Profits
It will help them get to know you
It will allow you to build a network of contacts according to your needs
It will allow you to learn from the best
You will obtain valuable sources of information to develop yourself
You will learn to communicate in a better way
You will be able to measure your skills and those of your projects
Create and develop new business niches and possible collaborations with other companies and professionals
The change that Networking has had in the last two years
Today
Social media virtual events virtual meetings Breakout Rooms Virtual training virtual workshops virtual fairs
Before
Face-to-face events Face meetings Face-to-face coworking Face-to-face training Face-to-face workshops Face-to-face fairs Social media
We are living a historic moment, the way we relate to change taking advantage of technology to generate new networks and contacts worldwide.
The need to interact is vital for people and the strengthening of companies.
Benefits of virtual events
There is no physical barrier
Costs reduction
Local, national and international opportunities
Strengthening of the reputation within the sector
Expansion of the network of contacts
Accessibility
What is important to note?
Have a digital identity
Opportunity to expand our number of contacts and Networking network globally
Generate solid and lasting relationships through online networking.
Be empathetic and help
We are not talking about having more friends on Facebook or adding contacts on LinkedIn, we are talking about generating connections that add up to professional and business growth.
What do we mean by digital identity or digital personal brand?
It is the presence of us as a person on the internet, this includes profiles on social networks, blog, web pages.
The digital traces are what we are leaving in comments and what we share in the different channels.
It is very important to work on this point, so that the people we contact or contact us will have more information about us.
It is relevant to take care of every aspect of our identity or digital personal brand.
What do I need to create the digital identity or digital personal brand?
professional photo
Description of what we do
Works we have done
Share articles that are related to our area
Networks where we should be:
Main network: Linkedin
Secondary networks: Instagram/Facebook/twitter
If possible a blog or a web page
Where to find spaces for Networking
Platforms
zoom teams Meet Youtube Cisco Facebook Guivent EventXtra
Spaces
LinkedIn Groups WhatsApp groups Facebook groups meet-up eventbridge Social media Courses and workshop
Tips for interacting during a virtual event
• Introduce yourself and explain in 5 seconds what you do, if you are given the option
• Interact at the event with input or questions
• If in the end they give you the opportunity, prepare a text with what you offer and your contacts
• At the end of a workshop you can take the initiative to create a group on WhatsApp and share the link for your colleagues to join.
• If you see a profile on a social network that catches your attention because of your work, try to set up a meeting
It is important to constantly generate connections, do not fall into a dead end…….
Being with the same connections or circle of acquaintances will not allow you to grow, it is important that you relate to new professionals and that you are constantly learning.