Why Some IT Pros Are Terrible at Networking
Why Some IT Pros Are Terrible at Networking
A significant number of survey respondents said they’ve lost a job opportunity because they failed to use networking as a business tool.
Worthwhile Effort
89% of professionals and job seekers believe networking is beneficial.
Top Benefits of Networking
Creating new job opportunities: 32%, Earning support from people with higher standings: 23%, Gaining new customers: 18%, Getting a raise: 14%
Inactive Status
53% of professionals and job seekers admit they do “very little” or no networking, despite the widespread awareness of the benefits.
Consequential Decision
27% of those who feel they don’t do enough networking have lost out on a job opportunity as a result.
Networking Barriers: Elusive Outlet
27% said they do not network more because the opportunities aren’t there.
Networking Barriers: Guidance Gap
25% said they do not network more because they don’t know the best way to go about it.
Networking Barriers: Career Contentment
23% don’t network more because they’re already in a good place in their career.
Networking Barriers: Booked Calendar
16% said they can’t coordinate networking into their schedule, and the same percentage feels that it takes too much time.
Most Common Ways to Pursue Networking
Social media: 50%, Work training: 33%, Business lunches: 23%, Community events: 20%, Conventions/trade shows: 19%
Networking Best Practices: Be Generous
Always think about what you can offer to those within your networks to elevate your perceived value.
Networking Best Practices: Convey Authenticity
When networking enables people to know each other on a personal level, it makes the process more rewarding than daunting.
Networking Best Practices: Honor Your Commitments
Deliver upon any promises you make within your network. Keeping your word speaks volumes about your integrity and professional worth.
