5 Signs You're A Bad Networker

You don’t do it.

We’ll go ahead and get the obvious one out of the way. You can’t be good at something that you don’t do. 

You have an on/off switch for networking.

Here’s a scientific equation for you:

  You + People= Networking

It’s easy for job-seekers, especially students, to think of networking as being one of two different worlds. There are the people who you dress up for and there are those that you don’t.  Unfortunately, you’re always networking yourself, whether it be on Social Media, on campus, or even on vacation!

You  have a phobia of meeting employers.

Employers are people, too. For the most part, they understand the position that College Students are in. Even more comforting to know, employers LOVE talking about what they do! Ask them “Tell me about what you do,” and what the magic happen! 

You think you’re the star.

Just like every other job searching technique, networking requires that you don’t view your needs as priority over the company’s needs. You are there to fill their spot and to make an impact for THEM. Not the other way around. So please, let’s hold off on your salary and vacation requirements.

You don’t think you need to network.

Are you a freshman? Network. Do you have a great Resume already? Network. Already have a job? Network. Networking builds connections that lasts a life-time. You never know when you’ll need it.

Need help with Networking? Can’t find any opportunities to meet some prime networkers? Sign up on Hire-A-Vol for “Networking at Neyland” on April 9^th!