7 Characteristics of a Great NetworkerHere are seven characteristics of a great networker.

ByAndrea Hardalo•

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Networking is about building mutually beneficial business relationships. So what makes someone a great networker?
Being a good listener, having a positive attitude, helping others, being sincere, following up, being trustworthy and being approachable are the seven characteristics of a great networker.
Each of these characteristics tie into the notion of farming not hunting.
Do you have any of these characteristics? Find more networking tips in "网络就像一个职业:把联系人变成Connections" byIvan MisnerandBrian Hilliard.
Andrea Hardalo

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Andrea Hardalo is the social media editor of Entrepreneur.com. She previously managed social for Scout Media.

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