Formal vs Informal Networking

When networking, I find it important to maintain a professional demeanor, such as being courteous and respectful to others

I prefer to meet people in a private or non-corporate atmosphere, like restaurants, bars, clubs, etc.

When networking, I prepare and think before about my elevator pitch

When networking I prefer to focus on building a personal connection, rather than matching professional goals in the first place

After a networking event, I usually follow up with the people I talked to by sending an email or a message on social media

After work or on weekends, I enjoy meeting people spontaneously in a causal atmosphere

I usually attend networking breakfasts or lunches

When I meet people for leisure activities, I often invite my friends and acquaintances who I believe would enjoy that activity too

I often participate in professional networking events

I enjoy talking with people I do not know so well about my personal interests, hobbies, and experiences

I utilize networking for building business connections, finding a job, or expanding one's professional network

I am participating in volunteer work or community service

I always have my business cards with me when I attend events

I have a special emotional connection to individuals who graduated from the same university as me

When networking, I believe it is important to adhere to networking etiquettes, such as not monopolizing conversations or oversharing personal information

I’m a member of a sports club or any other association that meets voluntarily regularly (book club, cooking club, etc.)

You lean towards Formal Networking

In organizational contexts, such as at work, formal networkers predominantly attend events organized by the organization or other official functions.

The Networking Type Indicator (NTI) is currently in its test version. Please provide brief feedback (2 min) here (please copy and paste the following website URL into the address bar of your browser):

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe027u9JNQeFPtz2lyyylLxT13dfz8gjQiFV4I6NLDIrKIz0A/viewform?usp=sf_link

You lean towards Informal Networking

In organizational settings, such as at work, informal networkers primarily engage in 'private' events, watercooler conversations, and have connections with informal leaders within the organization. They bond with these leaders at events like home birthday parties, after-work gatherings, and weekend outings, among others.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe027u9JNQeFPtz2lyyylLxT13dfz8gjQiFV4I6NLDIrKIz0A/viewform?usp=sf_link