5 Tips for Successful Networking from Glassdoor

5 Tips for Successful Networking from Glassdoor5 Tips for Successful Networking from GlassdoorIn 2009, a study conducted by MIT and related BusinessWeek article revealed that over $900 could potentially be added to your annual income for each schmelzglas contact you have. Thats because networking (and your networking contacts) are a huge part of job searching. Below are five practical, and easily implemented successful networking tips to help you tap into some of that potential extra income stream.Here are five tips for successful networking.1. Give more than you receiveIn the wise words of BBDO Atmosphere executive Dave Bear, People want to help people who want to help people. Thats your multiplier.In other words, in order for great networking success, youre going to need to change your attitude from one of a Go-Getter, and adopt the attitude of a Go-Giver.2. Multi-Person NetworkingAlthough there are benefits to more personalized, one-on-one connections, youll spend your time more wisely if you practice one-to-many networking, connecting to a group of professionals over an individual.A great way to do this is to have a party, making an email connection through the invitation.Throwing a party has a twofold reward in that those who attend will ultimately place higher value to you, and those who couldnt attend will still feel acknowledged. Think even bigger scale, and host a conference or a seminar, attracting potentially thousands into your network.3. Acknowledge your networkLet your network know that youre thinking of them, as everyone loves to be recognized. Here are seven ways to maintain connection with your networkRefer a client or colleague to themMake a retail recommendation of something you think they would enjoyRecognize and congratulate any career advancements or media attentionInput their important events to your personal calendarBe sure to share with them any encounters with mutual contacts4. Integrate Networking into your RoutineRegardless of your comfort level with networking, putting it into practice is the most effective method. Below are several ways to habitualize the process.Assign a few hours a week to forging new connections, as does DocStoc CEO Jason Nazar.Get in the habit of asking for business cards everytime you meet a new professionalMerge networking with checking your email by forwarding interesting articles or events to your personal contacts.5. Encourage Mutual ConnectionsWhen given the opportunity to connect two individuals whom you see serving one another, send off a quick email to introduce the two. If your instincts were correct, youll likely be recognized as the initiator.In the words of Zig Zigler, Help enough people get what they want and youll get what you want.ur thanks to Glassdoor for the guest blog post. This article was originally posted on Glassdoor by Rob Kelly, a globally recognized CEO and Business Advisor. Glassdoor is your free inside look at jobs and companies. Salary details, company revie ws, and interview questions - all posted anonymously by employees and job seekers.