I've never been the sort of person who is good at making small talk, especially in a room packed full of strangers.
But a key part of my job is getting out into the world and meeting people, conducting interviews and building up contacts - so it's a good job I'm a fast learner.
Here's a few key tips I've picked up along the way.
Show up early
Arriving in a crowded room full of people already talking at a flat-out rate can make networking extra-intimidating. Getting there early gives you the chance to check out the lay of the land and find somebody who isn't already engaged in conversation. READ MORE
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