Keith Ferrari and Tal Raz, the authors of Don't Eat Alone, put forward eight kinds of well-informed people, covering almost all fields. They are the objects we should be familiar with.
1. Restaurant owners, especially restaurant owners, know all kinds of people from all walks of life because they run restaurants. If you can know the restaurant owner, going to the restaurant is like walking into your own kitchen. In particular, he can introduce others to you, which is absolutely helpful for network expansion.
2. Employment agencies, such as recruiters, career consultants, hunters, etc., all belong to this category. I want to find the right person for myself, and I found the right one. They usually know many excellent talents, and they play a decisive role in employment agencies.
3. Lobbyists, such as lobbyists in politics, generally know important people. They are well informed and confident. Lobbyists usually know many people you deserve to know, including powerful people and people with extraordinary achievements.
4. Fundraisers, whether companies or organizations, need people who can raise funds. They can find funds for companies and organizations, so they have many connections. If they can know them, they can meet different people for themselves.
5. Public relations personnel Public relations personnel often need to contact with the outside world because of business needs. Therefore, most of them have accumulated rich contacts for themselves and have the opportunity to meet many political and business celebrities. It is also very helpful if you want to enter the media industry.
6. Politicians Most outstanding politicians have good communication skills, which they have to do, because they must often shake hands with people, make speeches and show their affinity in front of the masses. Knowing politicians can help you get into the bureaucracy. They have considerable connections.
7. Journalists usually play a very important role. Through their reports, a company can become famous overnight. If you can get to know journalists from various media, you can effectively promote yourself and successfully enhance your popularity if it is necessary for you personally and at work.
8. The rise of the Internet age of writers, bloggers and masters has made many writers instantly become famous figures, including writers, bloggers and experts in various fields. Through social networks, they can build a reputation for themselves. Getting to know more writers, bloggers and masters in various fields will help to expand your social circle.
(This article is based on "Don't eat by yourself" published by Commonwealth Magazine.)