In “How To Network With A Complete Jerk”, Jason Alba, offers some great advice, exercise choice and use a simple solution.
So often I hear from people in a job search or working hard to hire talent that really do struggle with how to handle a JERK. There are situations when “You don’t.” is the best solution.
However, we are all faced with a JERK that for one reason or another, we must deal with at least on some level. Or at least I am from time to time.
Are you faced with a JERK that is hard to avoid? What about a JERK at an event? Would “ignore” or “don’t” always work?
Here is a quick tip for handling either a JERK or a person you would like to connect with in future, however, here and now is not the best time. Exercise the choice of when and how to connect. Here’s how:
– offer a connection method and time that fits the situation and person,
– then excuse yourself, this allows you to continue to network.
When you do encounter a JERK, you do wish to connect with now or in the future, you can politely exercise the choice of excusing yourself. It is okay to say, “I don’t believe I can assist you, good luck.”
I agree with Jason Alba, it is a very empowering to exercise the choice. You do control who, where, when or if you elect to network with someone.
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