Networking

Networking

In terms of business networking, one of the implicit objectives is to form professional relationships that may boost one's future business and employment prospects. Networking events, such as conferences and meetings, are common practice within professional organizations, which may also link up with other bodies to stage a joint event.

Strategies for expanding someone's network include developing relationships with people and companies as opposed to just swapping contact information. People and companies within a network usually maintain regular contact with each other to gain each other's trust. Instead of going for a volume of contacts, quality may be preferred even though it takes more time and effort. The key to networking lies in engaging with someone in a network. Without meaningful, relevant contact, the purpose of in-person and online networking fails.