Feeling too busy, overwhelmed, stuck, lost, or unsure where to begin? Facilitate your social networking by using a suggestion from this list of interaction ideas. Each will give you a way to engage, build value and grow your network without interrupting your busy schedule.
- Find one new person to add to one or more of your networks. They could be a recent acquaintance, colleague, old friend, new customer, etc.
- Reply or comment to two contacts you have minimal connection with to cultivate the relationship.
- Connect with one potential customer/referral source by sending them a short personal message.
- Recommend a LinkedIn connection.
- Review the profile of a top referral source, send them a short message about a common interest you discover.
- Post a link to one of your favorite articles or useful bits of information; relate why the article/info interests you.
- Review second-tier connections for potential new contacts- request an introduction (LinkedIn) or introduce yourself as a mutual acquaintance of your common contact.
- Read a recent group discussion, post an interactive comment.
- Post a photo of something you’re working on. A photo is more eye-catching, creative and interactive than a simple status update.
- Relate a personal experience to something work-related through a status update. (e.g. “Just finished helping my elderly neighbor bag his leaves. I like helping my neighbors and community, which is one reason I love going to work everyday.”)
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