The Networking Nightmare: Necessary Evil or Genuine Connections?
Networking in today's world feels so pretentious.
Is there a way to build professional relationships that doesn't feel so... icky? What's your approach to networking? Have you found ways to make it feel more authentic?
Reach out with a specific agenda. And throw in niceties and small talk. That makes the conversation easier to navigate.
Also, ask people how is their experience working on abc things or xyz company, how are they liking it. Everyone loves talking about themselves so it'll get them to open up.