Why Some IT Pros Are Terrible at Networking

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.