Firstly networking is SO very important in ANY job you do really, thankfully I’ve managed to network, and turn these business relationships into some very good deep friendships! But it’s not easy depending on the type of person you, im very UP, UP and AWAY, so I don’t normally feel shy or embarrassed, hey YOLO init LOL. But yeah here are some tips that usually work for me.
1. Before going to any type of event, try to have a look at the guest list, find out who is coming. Use Facebook/Twitter, or request the guest list from the organiser/promoter. How ever you can FIND out who will be there.
2. Personally I set a target for the night. When I go to an event, I know exactly who I want to meet, any one else is just a bonus 
. This will sound very ‘Stalkerish’ but I research the people thoroughly! *Hand over eyes* Just so I have an idea of who they are etc. This gives me leverage in conversation.
3. I have a few ways to initiate conversation – Go straight for the Kill “hey your’re……..”
Comment on a tweet they may have made previously in the day – “excuse me, im sorry, your’re…… I think I sent a tweet about you, in reply to…..” sounds like a fan, but it’s worked for me ALOT.
Politely eves drop, then drop a comment within the conversation, if done correctly you wil join the conversation.
Everyone LOVES to be complimented on something, be it shoes, hair, clothes whatever, just don’t go over board and “Bum lick” keep it casual, and people like to talk about themselves so be ready to listen!
4. INVITING BODY LANGUAGE- smiling, keep open body posture, maintain eye contact,
5. Now we let them know who we are.
This has worked for me a number of times, do hope it proves useful! Happy networking.
