For social media and community managers, prioritizing networking and attending events and meetups is key for career advancement. Connections often lead to valuable collaboration opportunities or bigger, better roles. This week, the #SproutChatcommunity offered their advice for making meaningful connections at conferences and meetups, and vouched for a number of events and associations that are worth checking out.
Do Your Research & Set Goals
It’s always helpful to do some research. Use social for doing research before an event and for making connections during an event. Keep individuals that you’d like to connect with top of mind. Channel extrovert tendencies, and don’t be afraid to walk up to strangers. Most people attend events for the same reason you do…
#SproutChat Recap: Networking for Social Media & Community Professionals
