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10 Networking Mistakes That Make You Look Dumb

Common Networking Blunders You Don't Even Know You're Making

2. You're Not Selective Enough

Don’t trick or treat for business cards.

While those with 500+ LinkedIn connections are oft revered, a truer measure of effective networking is the phone call test. If the connection is but avatar-to-avatar, it’s no more than a business belt notch. Since this is not strictly a popularity contest, it's good to be selective. Don’t waste time collecting meaningless cards and connections. Instead gather what -- and whom -- you can truly and effectively cultivate into a pick-up-the-phone contact. Be focused.

 

  • Heather Dugan

    Heather Dugan is a freelance writer/photographer and voice-over/on-camera talent with an international business clientele who specializes in spotlighting the inspiring and often humorous elements of business, family and travel. Her articles … Read more...