{"id":6019,"date":"2016-09-06T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2016-09-05T14:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.pulserecruitment.com.au\/the-networking-guide-for-introverts\/"},"modified":"2022-08-03T10:35:45","modified_gmt":"2022-08-03T00:35:45","slug":"the-networking-guide-for-introverts","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.pulserecruitment.com.au\/the-networking-guide-for-introverts\/","title":{"rendered":"Careers Hub | The networking guide for introverts"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Social gatherings are not always pleasant, at least for some people. Sometimes in business, we\u2019re expected to attend work functions, dinners, meetings, conferences, seminars, networking events\u2026 the list goes on. If you\u2019re an extrovert who enjoys meeting new people and having a chat \u2013 these days must be a breeze! However, what about the less social type, such as the introverts or those who suffer from social phobia? If you\u2019re at a business-type function, I guarantee there\u2019s at least one person in the room who is squirming with nervousness. In fact, research suggests that almost 11 per cent of the Australian population experiences social phobia during their lifetime, with more women than men appearing to develop the<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.beyondblue.org.au\/the-facts\/anxiety\/types-of-anxiety\/social-phobia\">disorder<\/a>. <span style=\"color: #000000;\">So if that person is you, try some of these tips to help you conquer your next event.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Stick with your colleagues.<\/strong> At least for the start until you feel more comfortable. If you\u2019re feeling up to it, step out of your comfort zone to meet at least one new person. After all, you never know who you\u2019ll meet. Sticking by your colleague&#8217;s side is staying within the safe zone, but try and branch out to meet others as well.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Bring your business cards.<\/strong> This is a great way to close off the conversation if you aren\u2019t sure what to say next. Offering to stay in touch by providing your business card can always lead to future opportunities.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Limit the alcohol.<\/strong> As much as some boozy confidence may sound appealing, if you\u2019re already feeling anxious, don\u2019t add alcohol into the mix. Feel free to have a small amount, but don\u2019t substitute alcohol to sweep the nerves under the rug.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Show face.<\/strong> Sometimes, all you need to do is be <em>present<\/em>. Once you\u2019ve mingled and shown your presence, often that\u2019s enough. People often feel pressured to stay until the very end of an event in fear of looking rude if they leave slightly early. If you\u2019ve done your part, call it an early night. People would have rather you attend and leave early than to not come at all.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Lastly, try to remind yourself that it\u2019s just part of the job. You aren\u2019t going to love <em>every<\/em> aspect of your work, and if this is one of the parts you don\u2019t enjoy, just do your best and remember you aren\u2019t alone.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Social gatherings are not always pleasant, at least for some people. Sometimes in business, we\u2019re expected to attend work functions, dinners, meetings, conferences, seminars, networking events\u2026 the list goes on. If you\u2019re an extrovert who enjoys meeting new people and having a chat \u2013 these days must be a breeze! 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