To Build a Career Network, Just Remember One Thing

For the most part, networking is a long game.

Sure, something good might come out of your first encounter with someone, but more often than not, networking is about building relationships with people over time, adding them to your professional circle, and connecting with them on an ongoing basis.

While there aren’t many quick-and-dirty tips for that type of process, master networker Amey Shivapurkar recently offered one that’s pretty useful:

Remember one fact about each person you meet, then bring it up next time you see or contact them.

As he explains in an article on Medium, “A person is more likely to do a favor for someone that shows interest in what he or she likes. It creates a connection. The ‘one fact’ tip helps speed along the connection time.” Read more...