What is the Best Way to Network

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Networking is an essential part of life, whether you are looking for a job, expanding your business, or just trying to make new connections. Finding the best way to network can be challenging if you don't naturally feel like an outgoing extrovert. You do not have to force yourself into being outgoing to forge meaningful connections; instead, you should acknowledge and use your natural strengths when networking.

An effective exercise to increase comfortability with meeting new people in large groups is imagining walking into a packed room full of strangers. Your goal then becomes finding new friends and contacts within the crowd. This exercise allows you to practice networking without having any actual people around and without social pressure. You can think about understanding who each person might be by glancing at their appearance and body language or deciding how to approach someone who looks friendly or has similar interests. Acknowledging your ability and strength will set you up for success in whatever type of networking event may come up for you in real life.

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