A Covina Staffing Agency is Talking About How to Survive Your First Networking Event

A Covina Staffing Agency is Talking About How to Survive Your First Networking Event

Whether you are an introvert or extrovert, networking is a necessary evil in today's business world. It can be nerve-wracking to walk into a room full of people and not know what to do with yourself. Here are some tips provided by a  temp agency in Covina, CA  for surviving your first networking event: 

1. Smile at everyone you see as you enter the room - this will help put others at ease when they see that you're friendly and approachable.  
   
   
2. Try to avoid being too reserved. Some people think that it's better not to talk at all and try to make a good impression by just standing around the room, but you'll never know what could happen. You might meet someone who is interested in your skillset or has something interesting for you that they want to share. 
   
   
3. If you're feeling nervous about starting conversations with strangers, find someone else on their own and start talking - this way, if they don't have anything interesting to say, then maybe they'll introduce you to someone else who does! 
   
   
4. Get out of your head by focusing on someone else - ask them questions about themselves, their family, work, etc. to take their focus from you and put it on them. 
   
   
5. Ask other people what they do for work in addition to telling someone who you are or what company you represent - this will give others an idea if there is any mutual ground that can be found between both parties.  
   
   
6. Bring some cards or brochures with information about your company so that if people ask who you work for (and they will), you can hand it to them and talk about your company. If you're feeling particularly brave, ask the person if they would like a business card so that you can exchange contact information- this will help with step number two because now you know who someone is! However, don't be afraid of rejection - not everyone wants their personal information exchanged for another's marketing material. 

These tips are just some basic ideas on how to get started networking at events. It doesn't have to be scary or overwhelming; these little actions go a long way in making connections and building relationships with others in the industry. For more tips related to employment or networking, contact Express, a provider of  temp services  in Covina, California.  

Express Employment Professionals in Covina, CA is a full-service staffing agency that is proud to serve our community by helping people find jobs within our strong client network.

Express Employment Professionals - Covina, CA 
599 S Barranca Ave Penhouse Suite,
Covina, CA 91723 
(626) 339-2200 
https://www.expresspros.com/CovinaCA