The Magic of Building Rapport in Networking: Tips & Tricks

Networking is all the rage, but if you’re introverted, the idea of meeting someone cold is not appealing. So how do you optimize a brief meeting with a prospect, an industry colleague, or potential employer? In these popular speed-networking events, 5 minutes may be all the face time you get to establish a rapport –– which, let’s face it, is the very beginnings of a relationship. However, it is the very foundation of strong ones.