The Ability to Network

Networking is a word that a person will hear often in his/her career as an engineering professional. Many people think that networking is going to a social outing, collecting business cards, and trying to secure clients on the spot. That is not what it is. In fact, networking or building relationships is truly defined by what a person does after that first meeting. In this chapter, you will learn how to overcome personal obstacles to networking and build strong, lasting relationships. The chapter provides great tips on how to build strong relationships, including some secrets that the author learnt through his experience. The best way to build relationships is to focus on building personal associations or friendships. Whether it is a business relationship or not, take some time to get to genuinely know people. Another great way to build relationships with people is to give them value in whatever ways you can.