How To Network When You Hate Networking

Get ready for some non-expert advice from someone who hates and tries to avoid doing so.

• First of all, I am terrible with remembering names. I’ve found that the only way to rectify this is to be transparent about it, jokingly at first but then follow it up again with a subtly serious tone. “Apologies in advance if I screw your name up, I’ve always been terrible at remembering.” Congenial giggles shared, “It’s something I’m trying to work on…