“What are your top tips for Networking?”
The purpose of this weeks tweet chat was for our Rising Star shortlist, judges and members to share their advice and experiences on networking.
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The lively discussion saw both men and women engaging from lots of different professions and industries come together to discuss their best advice and experiences on networking. We would like to take this opportunity to extend our thanks to all who took part.
We will be holding more Twitter chats with our Rising Star shortlist, judges and guests every Thursday at 12:30pm for the next two weeks. To take part, tune in to @Watc_Updates on Twitter and join in the discussion (using hashtag #watctop100). For a full schedule of future chats, see below.
There were so many top tips during the tweet chat, here are just a few from our wonderful ladies. You can see the full conversation by looking up #watctop100 on Twitter.
@WATC_Updates@Smarter_Network@JennyGarrett networking is not about events, it’s about the networks of relationships you build #watctop100
— Andy Lopata (@AndyLopata) May 26, 2016
@WATC_Updates top networking tip: say yes to every opportunity you can. You never know where it may lead or who you’ll meet #watctop100
— Sarah S (@SpecialByName) May 26, 2016
@WATC_Updates my top networking tip is to become a powerful resource to others #watctop100
— Layla mullins (@layla_mullins) May 26, 2016
#watctop100 @WATC_Updates it’s important to put yourself in environments where you are not the smartest person in the room. #networking
— James Adeleke (@JamesAdelekefcd) May 26, 2016
@WATC_Updates Since joining .@Mcr_PA_Network my career & confidence have grown, doors opened, had opportunities & made friends #watctop100
— Debbie Grimshaw (@DebbieG_EA) May 26, 2016
@WATC_Updates #networking is all about letting people love your #charm & what you have to #offer – be #yourself #shine #watctop100
— sonbar (@sonnbarr) May 26, 2016
I became a much better networker when I changed my mind set from business development to building relationships https://t.co/ZMeJpZsOoh
— Andi Keeling (@AndiKeeling) May 26, 2016
Yes, you never know who you’re going to meet @WATC_Updates #networking #watctop100 pic.twitter.com/vdeYHOAdW3
— Ali Fearn (@Alifearn91) May 26, 2016
Being a shy girl its daunting at first,but the power of networking has in fact helped my confidence loads! I encourage it! @WATC_Updates
— Deepa Shah (@deepashah_) May 26, 2016
Once you have a business card, don’t just throw it in a draw. Connect with that person, email, LinkedIn, Twitter @WATC_Updates#watctop100
— Danielle Ayres (@DAyresSolicitor) May 26, 2016
Twitter Chat Schedule:
- 2 June – “Who are your role models and how have they helped your career”
