TOGETHER NETWORKING IS BETTER
ua-networks.com, Feb 05, 2019 at 01:30 PM
The cliché of “it’s not what you know, it’s who you know” may well be one of the most annoyingly overused phrases you are likely to hear, but it could be more accurate than you think. In the overseas recruitment industry one of the important things to note is the networking opportunities it offers and it demands!! Being a highly competitive market, the numbers of agents are increasing day by day and the demand for studying abroad is also increasing. It is essential to explore the importance of business networking skills in the modern age. The creation of social media over the last decade has made networking all the more powerful, and important. With so many people on social media it is harder to get noticed as someone up and coming in an industry. Of course, in a perfect world networking would involve speaking to someone who is well respected and established in the overseas recruitment industry, before hopefully securing future business opportunities. However, in reality gaining business through networking is pure luck and rarely happens. Many universities prefer to recruit directly to save money and the administration and the likelihood of them choosing someone with less experience will be slim as they would prefer an agent who has a strong background in the business.
So how does an agent with relatively less experience get noticed in this student recruitment business? With strong networking capabilities one can gain entrance into the overseas recruitment industry and pave the way for meetings and discussions about the business. But what are the best ways to go about networking? After all, you don’t want to be viewed as fake. Many people spend years learning the art of networking, and some even make careers out of it. So, what are the best methods of doing this without putting prospective business contacts off?
Here are a few ideas to get you started:
- Prepare a pitch
- pick your networking events wisely
- Research and Implement
If you’re going to be actively networking, it makes sense to prepare an elevator pitch to ensure you come across eloquently when the moment comes. You don’t need to stick to this word for word, but a good 30 second introduction can mean the difference between securing a useful contact or not. Attending events is the heart of business networking. University is likely to be the first time you have had the opportunity to attend such important meetings. The final way to get the real benefit from networking alongside studying for your degree is to make sure you have done the sufficient level of research and ground work for implementation.
As the name suggest, UA Networks offers an excellent networking platform for its partners. With UAN, Networking is not just about connecting people. It's about connecting people with people, people with ideas, and people with opportunities. UAN, your success mantra for reaching business excellence!
