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7 Tips For Networking At An Academic Conference

Conferences are the appropriate places where you get the opportunity to meet loads of people, the ones you don’t know and sometimes even the ones you know but haven’t met for a long time that too under one roof.

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7 Tips For Networking At An Academic Conference

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  1. 7 Tips For Networking At An Academic Conference Conferences are the appropriate places where you get the opportunity to meet loads of people, the ones you don’t know and sometimes even the ones you know but haven’t met for a long time that too under one roof. It is a place where you also get to introduce yourself to a lot of people, create chains that work well for your professional side. Networking may seem to be an enormous job at an academic conference at times but no doubt it is a very effective experience. If you are new to attend any conference then you might not have the experience of how networking works or maybe you don’t know any networking skills yet. If that’s the case no need to worry as this content will tell you about all the tips for networking Conferencethat will prove to be accommodating.

  2. Useful Tips For Networking At Academic Conferences: Every year a lot of business professionals spend time attending conferences. One can gain motivation through conferences as it is a very knowledgeable place to be. A Good Homework: You first should have a good knowledge and understanding about the conference meeting you will be attending. Once you get to know all the schedules start preparing and all the necessary readings related to the topic. A good homework can help you with an effective result on the final day where you can be much interactive with all the meetings and group activities. Remember Being Productive: The course of networking is not an easy job especially when you are surrounded with senior academics because most of the times they don’t take the initiative to talk to you. On the other hand if you are an introvert person by nature then it becomes quite a big deal when it comes to meeting people in the conference. But you cannot let that happen and spoil the whole purpose of being at the conference. If you want people to know about your study and research then you got to take the step towards introducing yourself to people. Be confident, share your ideas and views towards the study and explore. Choosing the right Conference: There are plenty of academic conferences that take place in a year, therefore selecting the right conference which is familiar to your field of study are important. Choosing the conference that you feel is more relevant to you will make you feel less stressed. Examine about the conferences that you are likely to attend, its speakers and

  3. many other similar facts that will help you blend well once you participate. Frame Your Networking Plan Before the Final Conference Day: Collect all the possible information about the conference, the people who are visiting, the speakers etc. Contact people before- hand avoid putting unnecessary pressure when the final day arrives. Internet these days is a vital and most effective way for contacting and creating a network channel easily. Contact through emailing. If you find someone you are looking forward to meet, let them know that you would like to meet and have a discussion, can they afford some time to be with you as well. All these small initiatives will help you when attend the conference. Usage of Extra Curricular Activities: Academic Conferencesoften include group activities, inclusion of many curricular sessions, meals which can be a great mode for networking. Use such opportunities to build network and create channels by being part of such activities. Advertisement: Never ignore the power of good advertisements. Although you are speaking make posters and showcase about what you are speaking. A good way of advertising and showcasing your topic may create more impact to the listeners and you might also end up with one to one conversation. Thus advertising through posters can help you create an overall effective and productive networking possibility. Build Effective Relationships rather than Making Publicity: Creating a strong friendly bond with the attendees and the stuffs is more effective than just spreading your visiting card.

  4. Your visiting card may be just kept somewhere in the pocket or bag which will stay there which will be of no importance until you have made a worthy attempt to be remembered. Instead talking and exchanging ideas and discussing may draw people’s attention and you can gain a healthy relationship which will be much helpful in networking as it is less of you and more of them at the conferences.

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