How do you network?

I struggle with networking, owing to introversion and difficulty asking for help. I want to learn from people who are good at networking with strangers and acquaintances - how do you do it? What helps you get past the mental block?

like
Posting as :
works at
You are currently posting as works at

I'm the same way and actively trying to get over it. Few things that have helped me (only in online networking):

1. Have a template for cold messages and a template for questions that you will ask when you meet them. You can use chatgpt for this. Use this template by just editing the name of the person and send it out. I initially struggled a lot sending out cold messages on LI but I forced myself to send some 30-50 messages and once I got 2-3 replies I was motivated to do more of it


2. When meeting for the first time - Talk about how they ended up in their current position, motivations to join the current company, etc.


3. Ask a mentor or close friend to send messages to their network on your behalf. This helps you skip the awkwardness of sending a message to a random stranger online


4. Everyone understands the motive behind networking so think of it as them helping you in return for you helping them in future. In my mind, when I frame networking as not just me taking things but believing that I also have something to offer, it got easier.


I still struggle to ask for help as an introvert but sometimes I just force myself to do it as there's nothing to lose.

like

Related Posts

like

Hubby is interviewing with AWS — made it past phone screen to the 5-6 hour interview day. Anyone have insights on what to expect?

like

Anyone who appeared for a Solutions consultant interview at Google India recently ? Any help will be much appreciated! thanks.

like

Hi

Is there any vaccancy in Accenture (Bangalore Location) for Semi-Qualified CA (Articleship if done from Deloitte)?
If there is any kindly let me know.

like

What is the salary range for AVP in JPMC Bangalore ? Role is senior infrastructure engineer- data center network.

like

What is IBM CIC salary range in Leeds for band 8?Any insight into CIC UK salary will be helpful.

Need help: Semi-healthy lunch ideas besides salads or sushi?

like

I do things (late nights/weekends) that I don't think my managers/partner knows about since everything is running well - directly correlated with elected hours spent. Is it weird to bring this up?

like

Hello
Any idea when we will receive joining kit after joining in globant and what items do we receive?

Hi Folks, post offer letter release in JPMC, how much time is required for back ground check to complete.

like

Facebook, lol- seriously… why is this a notification

Post Photo
funnylike

What’s the company that pays the most to UX Designers?

like

Currently a supervisor of a staff run group home for at risk youth. Anyone hiring for a supervisor with 1- years experience in mental health?

like
like

Hi Fishes, need your suggestion. Please suggest which organisation to join,
1.
Cognizant - 29LPA
2. Hoonartek - 40LPA

need to take decision in couple of days. Please help

like

Bain & Company Hello all, I need your help. I am a manager at a tier 2/3 strategy firm with a very non traditional background . I don’t have a MBA, but have a MS and have 15 years of industry experience across manufacturing, energy, and industrials. My core competencies include transformation and digitalization. I want to level up and join MBB. Would appreciate some networking and referrals. I am a high performer and have accolades to prove it. McKinsey & Company Boston Consulting Group Bain & Company

like

Recieved an offer from PwC at M, they already raised initial offer by 2k but now I'm hearing rumours salary adjustments coming into effect in July, should I go back and ask for more?

like

Will Jio counter offer if I have another offer with higher CTC?
Thanks in advance !

like

I'm about to start as an intern in OTS, any tips or advice I should know before starting?

Additional Posts in Consulting Exit Opportunities

FAANG product manager or stay at MBB (EM about 9mo away from AP; 8YOE w/ MBA)?

like

What books would you recommend for someone wanting to get better at sales?

like

Why are a lot of people leaving Accenture? … they reached out to me twice this month 🤷🏻‍♀️

like

Currently on H1B. Trying to decide if I should pursue full-time MBA, or get part-time MBA while working. Just got MBB offer with 30% salary increase. Both MBA programs are top 10.

like

Have an upcoming FB loop interview next week. And today i got reached out for another role that i applied at FB, should i bring this out to the hiring manager during the loop? Wondering if this would make any difference perhaps speeding up the decision process. Any thoughts?

like

Comp check: could anyone share insights on what they think comp would be (base + bonus) for a NYC associate investor role at a family office that operates like a MM PE fund? Cool portcos, small team, role involves sourcing and working with portcos

like

Is it normal to negotiate for a bigger severance package if it happens within the first year? Because Meta may have something for me but TBH I'm nervous about their hiring freeze news.

like

Hi all! I will potentially get an offer from LEK and/ or Clearview healthcare soon and would like to start deciding which is best for me. Which do you all think would be best in terms of versatility of projects and exit opportunities, culture and overall experience at the firm? And why? Thanks for the help!

like

Turned on the "open to work" flag on LinkedIn and the recruiter messages have already increased in quality & quantity after one day. Highly recommend.

likehelpful

Any suggestions on good exit opportunities from tech consulting to Capital one?
I have 9 YOE with data center migration, operations and cloud experience, AWS cloud cert, MBA and experience leading teams. I'm still very much interested in tech, especially cloud

like

Hi all - anyone know Disney’s internal role structure? Is Senior Manager more or less Senior than SM at Accenture?

like
like

Thoughts on whether it’s ok to take an Excel assessment being sent to my personal email on my work laptop? personal laptop is a Mac and I know none of the shortcuts

like

Has anyone gone through multiple interviews and not even been given a “thanks for applying but we went another way” or a reply to a follow up email after 3 weeks? I get it means I didn’t get it, but just seems weird to be completely blacked out unless they will don’t have any update for me? Lol

likeuplifting

Has anyone interviewed or made the pivot to scale? Interested in learning about the interview process and culture.
Recruiter reached out regarding the engagement manager role but haven’t found too much info on Glassdoor or Fishbowl.

like

I’m at a late-stage startup right now and helping optimize their recruiting process. I’d love to hear your raw thoughts - what did you like/dislike at Series C-E startups where you’ve interviewed? Do you expect a live case / take-home case? What’s reasonable? Anything else?

like

Is it a bad sign if the company that typically moves fast (as said by former interviewees) is taking a long time to tell you whether or not you move forward to the next round in an interview?

like

JP Morgan operations/project management associate salary in London ?

like

Can someone refer me to Mastercard Data and Services? Thank you

like

For anyone with experience in both, how is WLB at Facebook compared to MBB? What about compared to other FAANG?

likefunny

New to Fishbowl?

Download the Fishbowl app to
unlock all discussions on Fishbowl.
That was just a preview…
Sign Up to see all discussions
  • Discover what it’s like to work at companies from real professionals
  • Get candid advice from people in your field in a safe space
  • Chat and network with other professionals in your field
Sign up in seconds to unlock all discussions on Fishbowl.

Already a user?
Login here

Share

Embed this post

Copy and paste embed code on your site

Preview

Download the
Fishbowl app

See what’s happening in your industry
from the palm of your hand.

A phone with Fishbowl app

Scan your QR code to download
Fishbowl app on your mobile

Download app

Sign up for free to view this conversation on Fishbowl

By continuing you agree to Terms of Use and Privacy Policy

Already have an account? Log in

Sign up for free to continue using Fishbowl

By continuing you agree to Terms of Use(New) and Privacy Policy(New)
Messaging rates may apply

Already have an account? Log in

For account settings, visit Fishbowl on Desktop Browser or

General

Legal