24/7 Networking

Networking in DC is essential. No matter the situation it’s happening all the time and there is no way to get around it. I love Liz Ryan’s article on the "Top 10 Myths About Networking" because it is so true and on point.

The article starts off saying that it’s all about quality and not quantity. Trying to meet too many people at an event can be dangerous. You run the risk of getting all your facts confused and end up looking like a phony when you can’t recall one thing about a person.

In a world of such advanced mobile technologies we have everything related to work and personal life right at our fingertips. Because of this there is a very fine line, if any at all, between work and personal life nowadays.

This is not a bad thing. We have finally learned how to handle whatever comes our way with little stress. And some even believe it’s better to have a work and personal life that is more integrated together.

Since everything becoming one, we are networking 24/7. I’ve finally dropped all concerns about the “What do you do?” question. It’s just a part of getting to know someone on any level. And no matter if you’re out and about with your significant other you’re always on the lookout for that next job opportunity, or potential new client.