10 Things to Remember for Networking
Texas Energy Advocates Coalition (TEAC) is one of the best organizations for helping pro-energy Texans make their voices heard. Founded in 2015, TEAC has been helping energy industry advocates network and socialize since its first event in 2016. Membership and events have grown every year since. With a focus on energy and business, a TEAC mixer is the ideal place to network for your business or career. Networking is an important part of finding new contacts, but it doesn’t stop there. Networking provides benefits throughout the life of your career. TEAC is hosting its next mixer in Houston on Feb. 20.
Event details:
Thursday, February 20, 2020
6:00 – 8:00 PM
Fogo de Chao Brazilian Steakhouse
8250 Westheimer Rd, Houston, TX 77063
10 Things to Remember for Networking
Starting With 5 Benefits of Networking
The benefits of networking are as varied as the people who network, but there are a few universal benefits. Here are the top five:
- It is an opportunity for exchanging fresh ideas. No matter how much research you do on your own, exchanging ideas face to face with like-minded people encourages new ways of thinking.
- You become more visible and increase your network. It is important to stand out from the crowd. When someone meets you, you are no longer just a flat name on a screen.
- It helps you find and open doors you might otherwise have missed.
- It increases your chances of promotion.
- You may get to help someone else. Helping, such as by putting in a good word for an individual trying to move up, not only helps them but also helps your own self-esteem. A win/win.
Before You Go
Keep these before-you-go tips in mind as you prepare for the next TEAC mixer:
- Consider who is attending, and prepare a few questions in advance you might use to keep conversations going.
- You’ve heard it before, but it is so important we’re telling you again – bring business cards.
- Prepare a short bio of yourself that you can give when meeting someone new.
- Be ready to see and be seen. Not everyone is naturally outgoing. If it is difficult for you, get yourself mentally prepared ahead of time.
- Bring a pen. After speaking to someone new, jot down something about them on the back of the business card they gave you to make it easier to keep everyone you meet straight in your mind.
It isn’t too late to experience these benefits for yourself. The TEAC Feb. 20 mixer will have opportunities to network with all levels and areas of the energy industry workforce as well as pro-energy business professionals. Click here to RSVP today.
Thank you for reading the 10 Things to Remember for Networking, we hop you come out and test these new skills at our mixer!
