Most people hate networking , 7 tips:

1. Always Give

When you first meet someone, give them something without asking for anything in return.

Could be vacation advice you know they’ll appreciate. 

Or a Linkedin connection to someone they’ll find valuable.

Don’t wait for someone to give you something. Always give First.

2. Focus on Them - nothing about yourself

When you’re networking, focus on the other person and what they want.

Ask them questions about:

• their lives

• their work

• their vacations

Don’t talk about yourself.

3 .Offer Help

Maybe you don't know what to give. When you meet someone, 

ask them how you can help them. If you see a problem they’re having, 

ask how you can help solve it, in a humble manner.

4. Follow Up

Most people don’t follow up after their first touch.

Don’t be one of those people. If you genuinely want to be connected to someone, 

send a second message,  even if they never responded to the first.

5. Don’t Keep Score

When you help someone,  don’t keep track of how many times you help them. 

Spend that energy helping someone else. Just be generous because you want to be generous.

6. Be Patient 

Networking takes time. Don’t expect to meet your dream client , employer or connection overnight. 

It takes time to build trust and relationships. Don't rush it.

7. Everyone matters be a connector

The intern or student who's invisible to most of the crowd. She gets a job at your dream company 9 months later and puts your name in for a job.

Good thing you made her feel visible. Be a connector

When someone's capability matches someone else's need — make the connection.