Another name for a networking hog is, narcissist. They will dominate the conversation, engage in monologue instead of dialogue and use up all your precious networking time.
Avoid them if you notice them at a networking event. And most of all, don’t be that person. No one wants to be talked at. People want to have two-way, engaging conversations.
Don’t tell your life story or go into any long winded diatribe of any kind. This will not help your chances at making the connections you need.
Now, here are a few tips to avoid a narcissist at a networking event.
We all know a conversation hog or a clinger. But with a few preparations beforehand about how to deal with them will make your networking time much more rewarding.
Keep these tips in mind for your next event. And stay subscribed to these articles for more great tips by using the get notifications button below.
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