Networking isn’t about franticly gathering business cards and phone numbers as fast as you can, and then hitting up your new “contacts” for favors. It’s about establishing mutually beneficial relationships, and to do so you have to do more than speed through a conversation. Being strategic about the people you meet is more important than attempting to strike up a rapport with anybody who comes across your path. But don't limit yourself to only those people more senior than you -- meeting professionals at every level and across industries is critical to truly diversify your network.
Infographic by: businessinsider
Infographic by: businessinsider