{"id":3109,"date":"2020-04-30T16:45:49","date_gmt":"2020-04-30T08:45:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.kingfisherintl.com\/?p=3109"},"modified":"2020-04-30T16:37:52","modified_gmt":"2020-04-30T08:37:52","slug":"the-new-networking","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.kingfisherintl.com\/zh\/2020\/04\/30\/the-new-networking\/","title":{"rendered":"The New Networking"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"fws_69ff694601f3d\"  data-column-margin=\"default\" data-midnight=\"dark\"  class=\"wpb_row vc_row-fluid vc_row\"  style=\"padding-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; \"><div class=\"row-bg-wrap\" data-bg-animation=\"none\" data-bg-animation-delay=\"\" data-bg-overlay=\"false\"><div class=\"inner-wrap row-bg-layer\" ><div class=\"row-bg viewport-desktop\"  style=\"\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"row_col_wrap_12 col span_12 dark left\">\n\t<div  class=\"vc_col-sm-12 wpb_column column_container vc_column_container col no-extra-padding\"  data-padding-pos=\"all\" data-has-bg-color=\"false\" data-bg-color=\"\" data-bg-opacity=\"1\" data-animation=\"\" data-delay=\"0\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"vc_column-inner\" >\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\n<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\n\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t<p><strong>The COVID-19 situation has resulted in many conferences and networking sessions to be canceled. With that said, does it mean that we should stop networking? The answer is no. Networking is even more crucial at times like this, be it if you are a job seeker, employer, or just someone who just wants to meet new people.<\/strong><\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"divider-wrap\" data-alignment=\"default\"><div style=\"height: 15px;\" class=\"divider\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"divider-wrap\" data-alignment=\"default\"><div style=\"margin-top: 7.5px; height: 1px; margin-bottom: 7.5px;\" data-width=\"100%\" data-animate=\"\" data-animation-delay=\"\" data-color=\"accent-color\" class=\"divider-border\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"divider-wrap\" data-alignment=\"default\"><div style=\"height: 15px;\" class=\"divider\"><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\n\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t<h3>The New Networking<\/h3>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"divider-wrap\" data-alignment=\"default\"><div style=\"height: 15px;\" class=\"divider\"><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\n\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t<p>If you have not realized, there have been many webinars held on Zoom, Hangouts, or any video conferencing tools ever since the worsening of the COVID-19 situation. It basically shows us how amazing technology is and how adaptable humans can be. Face-to-face networking might slowly become yesterday\u2019s thing as technology allows you to network anytime, anywhere easily.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Some of the advantages of virtual networking can be<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><span style=\"color: #6dc01a;\">Practice Social Distancing.<\/span><\/strong> After this COVID-19 situation, social distancing might become a new habit and norm for everyone<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #6dc01a;\"><strong>Save Cost.<\/strong><\/span> As compared to a physical venue, holding it online can reduce the cost significantly and possibly involve more participants.<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #6dc01a;\"><strong>Save Time.<\/strong><\/span> Imagine you are interested in one of the conferences that are held at somewhere that is a 12-hours flight away. With virtual networking, you might be able to attend it, despite the time difference, at your own location.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>On the other hand, disadvantages can be<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #6dc01a;\"><strong>Technology Disruptions.<\/strong> <\/span>Poor internet connection, low-quality camera, and noisy background are some of the factors that can disrupt the virtual networking session.<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #6dc01a;\"><strong>Loss of Human Touch.<\/strong><\/span> No more handshakes, no more exchanging of physical name cards and it will be tougher to express yourself through body language.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"divider-wrap\" data-alignment=\"default\"><div style=\"height: 40px;\" class=\"divider\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"divider-wrap\" data-alignment=\"default\"><div style=\"margin-top: 7.5px; height: 1px; margin-bottom: 7.5px;\" data-width=\"100%\" data-animate=\"\" data-animation-delay=\"\" data-color=\"accent-color\" class=\"divider-border\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"divider-wrap\" data-alignment=\"default\"><div style=\"height: 30px;\" class=\"divider\"><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\n\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t<h3>How Can We Continue to Network During\/After Lockdowns?<\/h3>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"divider-wrap\" data-alignment=\"default\"><div style=\"height: 30px;\" class=\"divider\"><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\n\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t<h4>1. Get Ready to Network<\/h4>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"divider-wrap\" data-alignment=\"default\"><div style=\"height: 15px;\" class=\"divider\"><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\n\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t<p>Like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kingfisherintl.com\/zh\/2019\/10\/01\/how-to-ace-your-video-interview\/\">video interviews<\/a>, investing in good cameras, microphones, and headphones is unavoidable. To ensure that the networking experience is pleasant, you also have to create a dedicated space at home for it. Making sure that your background is uncluttered, lighting is on point as well as a good internet connection.<\/p>\n<p>After the lockdown, virtual networking sessions can still carry on if users do find it more productive and effective to do so. This is also especially so if the COVID-19 situation will require some time to mellow down.<\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"divider-wrap\" data-alignment=\"default\"><div style=\"height: 35px;\" class=\"divider\"><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\n\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t<h4>2. Updating your LinkedIn\/ Brand<\/h4>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"divider-wrap\" data-alignment=\"default\"><div style=\"height: 15px;\" class=\"divider\"><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\n\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t<p>This might be a good time for you to be more active on LinkedIn as many professionals are devoting time to network there. If it has been ages since the last time you updated your profile, take some time to update it with keywords, and provide information to increase your visibility in the market. Not only that, but you can also join groups on LinkedIn that are of similar interest to you to network. All these activities can help you to connect to professionals who can potentially refer to job, learning, or business opportunities for you.<\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"divider-wrap\" data-alignment=\"default\"><div style=\"height: 35px;\" class=\"divider\"><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\n\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t<h4>3. Stay In-touch with your Existing Connections<\/h4>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"divider-wrap\" data-alignment=\"default\"><div style=\"height: 15px;\" class=\"divider\"><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\n\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t<p>Other than fostering new relationships with new people, do not forget about your existing connections! During times like this, it will be great to show some care and concern to the people around you. This can be done through a simple text, for example, \u201cHow are you?\u201d, \u201cAre you coping well with the situation?\u201d. It is only through supporting each other then we can all overcome this period together.<\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"divider-wrap\" data-alignment=\"default\"><div style=\"height: 45px;\" class=\"divider\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"divider-wrap\" data-alignment=\"default\"><div style=\"margin-top: 7.5px; height: 1px; margin-bottom: 7.5px;\" data-width=\"100%\" data-animate=\"\" data-animation-delay=\"\" data-color=\"accent-color\" class=\"divider-border\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"divider-wrap\" data-alignment=\"default\"><div style=\"height: 15px;\" class=\"divider\"><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"nectar-animated-title\" data-style=\"color-strip-reveal\" data-color=\"extra-color-2\">\n\t<div class=\"nectar-animated-title-outer\">\n\t\t<div class=\"nectar-animated-title-inner\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wrap\"><h5 style=\"color: #ffffff;\">The fastest way to grow is to network. <\/h5><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\n\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t<p><strong>Kingfisher Recruitment Group is a global provider of total recruitment solutions. We help clients design people strategies, attract and develop talents worldwide across the Healthcare &amp; Life Sciences, Professional Services, Technology, Retail &amp; Consumer, Manufacturing, Automotive, Property &amp; Construction, and Engineering industries.<\/strong><\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\t\t\t<\/div> \n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div> \n<\/div><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"The COVID-19 situation has resulted in many conferences and networking sessions to be canceled. 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