Networking can feel like the professional equivalent of speed dating. And, like speed dating, you don't just want to make a good impression — you want to make a lasting one. So, how can you present yourself well and make meaningful connections when it feels like you're making small talk with people who are only half-listening?
The first step is to reframe your concept of networking. At your next event, remind yourself that it's less about empty chit-chat and more about making connections.
