I've noticed that at a lot of job fairs, conferences, and networking events, people spend most of their time talking to coworkers or people they already know. It makes sense as that's comfortable, but it also seems to defeat part of the purpose of being there. Do you intentionally meet new people, or do you mostly stick with familiar people while at a job fair/networking event?

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I try hard but it can be very awkward. However a well planned and executed event will give attendees a natural flow to meet each other, like some structure to the mingling.

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Comfortable is definitely easier but I make a point to meet new people to expand my network.

When I was in marketing, I would talk to new people all the time. But if it’s not natural for you, it can be exhausting.

Set the bar low and make a point to meet 2 or 3 people and repeat their name to help remember them. After a few more events, you have a larger circle of familiar people to see to connect with. Do your best to put other people at ease and find a balance that works for you. Good luck!

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