That’s How You Expand Your Network In A Business School

Everybody knows how important networking is in the corporate world. Many students start making efforts to expand their network the moment they begin their MBA journey. Networking is an art that comes naturally to many. However, there are others who need to work hard to develop networking skills, form positive connections, and stay in touch even later on. If you are studying in a B school or plan to study in one, here are a few tips to help you expand your network:

1.    Networking during events
 

If you study in one of the best MBA colleges in India, you would get ample opportunities for networking as good colleges regularly hold a variety of events to facilitate students’ learning and understanding. The placement period wherein majority of companies come for recruitment too is a crucial period for building and strengthening relationships.

2.    Be genuine 

Being genuine is probably one of the most reliable methods of building long-lasting relationships. When you show a sincere interest in another person, the other person is bound to reciprocate. People get to know when you show interest just for the sake of building contacts.  I am sure you too can recognise fake from genuine. Can’t you?

3.    Talk about other things

It’s easier to talk business when you already know another person. Informal socializing helping you get to know someone on a personal level will actually help you build better professional relationships. When I was studying in one of the colleges in Delhi for MBA, I became friends with an acquaintance based on our shared love for dance. Even though we both belonged to separate groups, it never impacted our friendship. In fact, she has helped me move forward in the corporate world on many occasions, and vice versa.

Get out of your comfort zone and meet people, interact with them, get to know them, and build genuine personal as well as professional relationships, because a wide network will always help you, whether you have your own business in the future or work for someone else. Best of luck!