Networking is about more than distributing a business card and shaking hands. Don't schmooze. Reframe as "Make new friends" and you'll do well. When meeting so

Networking is about more than distributing a business card and shaking hands. Don't schmooze. Reframe as "Make new friends" and you'll do well. When meeting someone new: - Give yourselves an "official" reason to talk again, e.g. something to follow up on. It can be small like a exchanging a link or two. - Give them an "unofficial" reason to talk again, e.g. they should want to talk to you again. Be funny/interesting/poised for success.