{"id":1301,"date":"2025-11-30T18:16:23","date_gmt":"2025-11-30T18:16:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hotjobads.ca\/blog\/?p=1301"},"modified":"2025-11-30T18:20:56","modified_gmt":"2025-11-30T18:20:56","slug":"ask-good-questions-the-networking-skill-that-opens-every-door","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hotjobads.ca\/blog\/ask-good-questions-the-networking-skill-that-opens-every-door\/","title":{"rendered":"Ask Good Questions \u2014 The Question That Changes Everything"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_79 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-white ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #000000;color:#000000\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #000000;color:#000000\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hotjobads.ca\/blog\/ask-good-questions-the-networking-skill-that-opens-every-door\/#Table_of_Contents\" >Table of Contents<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hotjobads.ca\/blog\/ask-good-questions-the-networking-skill-that-opens-every-door\/#1_Introduction_%E2%80%94_Why_Most_People_Miss_the_Real_Point_of_Networking\" >1. Introduction \u2014 Why Most People Miss the Real Point of Networking<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hotjobads.ca\/blog\/ask-good-questions-the-networking-skill-that-opens-every-door\/#2_Curiosity_Beats_Desperation_The_Psychology_Behind_Great_Questions\" >2. Curiosity Beats Desperation: The Psychology Behind Great Questions<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hotjobads.ca\/blog\/ask-good-questions-the-networking-skill-that-opens-every-door\/#3_The_Silent_Trap_Why_Talking_Too_Much_Pushes_People_Away\" >3. The Silent Trap: Why Talking Too Much Pushes People Away<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hotjobads.ca\/blog\/ask-good-questions-the-networking-skill-that-opens-every-door\/#4_What_Makes_a_%E2%80%9CGood_Question%E2%80%9D_in_Networking\" >4. What Makes a \u201cGood Question\u201d in Networking?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hotjobads.ca\/blog\/ask-good-questions-the-networking-skill-that-opens-every-door\/#5_The_Trust_Formula_Ask_%E2%86%92_Listen_%E2%86%92_Connect_%E2%86%92_Follow_Up\" >5. The Trust Formula: Ask \u2192 Listen \u2192 Connect \u2192 Follow Up<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hotjobads.ca\/blog\/ask-good-questions-the-networking-skill-that-opens-every-door\/#6_The_Science_of_Being_Memorable_%E2%80%94_and_Why_Questions_Work\" >6. The Science of Being Memorable \u2014 and Why Questions Work<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hotjobads.ca\/blog\/ask-good-questions-the-networking-skill-that-opens-every-door\/#7_30_Powerful_Networking_Questions_That_Open_Doors\" >7. 30 Powerful Networking Questions That Open Doors<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hotjobads.ca\/blog\/ask-good-questions-the-networking-skill-that-opens-every-door\/#Career-Focused_Questions\" >Career-Focused Questions<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hotjobads.ca\/blog\/ask-good-questions-the-networking-skill-that-opens-every-door\/#Project-Focused_Questions\" >Project-Focused Questions<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hotjobads.ca\/blog\/ask-good-questions-the-networking-skill-that-opens-every-door\/#Leadership-Focused_Questions\" >Leadership-Focused Questions<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hotjobads.ca\/blog\/ask-good-questions-the-networking-skill-that-opens-every-door\/#Personal_Insight_Questions\" >Personal Insight Questions<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hotjobads.ca\/blog\/ask-good-questions-the-networking-skill-that-opens-every-door\/#8_How_to_Keep_a_Conversation_Flowing_Without_Forcing_It\" >8. How to Keep a Conversation Flowing Without Forcing It<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hotjobads.ca\/blog\/ask-good-questions-the-networking-skill-that-opens-every-door\/#9_Questions_That_Destroy_Networking_%E2%80%94_Avoid_These_at_All_Costs\" >9. Questions That Destroy Networking \u2014 Avoid These at All Costs<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hotjobads.ca\/blog\/ask-good-questions-the-networking-skill-that-opens-every-door\/#10_How_to_Use_Great_Questions_Online_LinkedIn_Email_Messaging\" >10. How to Use Great Questions Online (LinkedIn, Email &amp; Messaging)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hotjobads.ca\/blog\/ask-good-questions-the-networking-skill-that-opens-every-door\/#11_Real-World_Scenarios_Questions_You_Can_Use_Immediately\" >11. Real-World Scenarios: Questions You Can Use Immediately<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hotjobads.ca\/blog\/ask-good-questions-the-networking-skill-that-opens-every-door\/#At_a_networking_event\" >At a networking event<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hotjobads.ca\/blog\/ask-good-questions-the-networking-skill-that-opens-every-door\/#After_a_panel_discussion\" >After a panel discussion<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hotjobads.ca\/blog\/ask-good-questions-the-networking-skill-that-opens-every-door\/#With_a_hiring_manager\" >With a hiring manager<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hotjobads.ca\/blog\/ask-good-questions-the-networking-skill-that-opens-every-door\/#With_someone_more_experienced\" >With someone more experienced<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hotjobads.ca\/blog\/ask-good-questions-the-networking-skill-that-opens-every-door\/#With_a_peer\" >With a peer<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hotjobads.ca\/blog\/ask-good-questions-the-networking-skill-that-opens-every-door\/#12_Final_Takeaway_%E2%80%94_The_Person_Who_Listens_Wins\" >12. Final Takeaway \u2014 The Person Who Listens Wins<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hotjobads.ca\/blog\/ask-good-questions-the-networking-skill-that-opens-every-door\/#13_Additional_Resources\" >13. Additional Resources<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 data-start=\"303\" data-end=\"327\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Table_of_Contents\"><\/span><strong data-start=\"306\" data-end=\"327\">Table of Contents<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ol data-start=\"328\" data-end=\"1087\">\n<li data-start=\"328\" data-end=\"397\">\n<p data-start=\"331\" data-end=\"397\">Introduction \u2014 Why Most People Miss the Real Point of Networking<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"398\" data-end=\"469\">\n<p data-start=\"401\" data-end=\"469\">Curiosity Beats Desperation: The Psychology Behind Great Questions<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"470\" data-end=\"531\">\n<p data-start=\"473\" data-end=\"531\">The Silent Trap: Why Talking Too Much Pushes People Away<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"532\" data-end=\"580\">\n<p data-start=\"535\" data-end=\"580\">What Makes a \u201cGood Question\u201d in Networking?<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"581\" data-end=\"639\">\n<p data-start=\"584\" data-end=\"639\">The Trust Formula: Ask \u2192 Listen \u2192 Connect \u2192 Follow Up<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"640\" data-end=\"700\">\n<p data-start=\"643\" data-end=\"700\">The Science of Being Memorable \u2014 and Why Questions Work<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"701\" data-end=\"754\">\n<p data-start=\"704\" data-end=\"754\">30 Powerful Networking Questions That Open Doors<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"755\" data-end=\"813\">\n<p data-start=\"758\" data-end=\"813\">How to Keep a Conversation Flowing Without Forcing It<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"814\" data-end=\"879\">\n<p data-start=\"817\" data-end=\"879\">Questions That Destroy Networking \u2014 Avoid These at All Costs<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"880\" data-end=\"949\">\n<p data-start=\"884\" data-end=\"949\">How to Use Great Questions Online (LinkedIn, Email &amp; Messaging)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"950\" data-end=\"1011\">\n<p data-start=\"954\" data-end=\"1011\">Real-World Scenarios: Questions You Can Use Immediately<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1012\" data-end=\"1062\">\n<p data-start=\"1016\" data-end=\"1062\">Final Takeaway \u2014 The Person Who Listens Wins<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1063\" data-end=\"1087\">\n<p data-start=\"1067\" data-end=\"1087\">Additional Resources<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<hr data-start=\"1089\" data-end=\"1092\" \/>\n<h2 data-start=\"1094\" data-end=\"1168\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Introduction_%E2%80%94_Why_Most_People_Miss_the_Real_Point_of_Networking\"><\/span><strong data-start=\"1097\" data-end=\"1168\">1. Introduction \u2014 Why Most People Miss the Real Point of Networking<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"1170\" data-end=\"1301\">Most people think networking is about <em data-start=\"1208\" data-end=\"1217\">talking<\/em> \u2014 talking about accomplishments, talking about goals, talking about what they want.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1303\" data-end=\"1324\">But here\u2019s the truth:<\/p>\n<blockquote data-start=\"1326\" data-end=\"1408\">\n<p data-start=\"1328\" data-end=\"1408\"><strong data-start=\"1328\" data-end=\"1408\">Networking isn\u2019t about impressing people. It\u2019s about <em data-start=\"1383\" data-end=\"1395\">connecting<\/em> with them.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p data-start=\"1410\" data-end=\"1478\">And nothing builds connection faster than <strong data-start=\"1452\" data-end=\"1477\">asking good questions<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1480\" data-end=\"1768\">People are naturally drawn to those who show genuine interest in them. When you ask thoughtful questions, you communicate curiosity rather than desperation. You make the other person feel seen, valued, and respected \u2014 and when someone feels that way, they <em data-start=\"1736\" data-end=\"1742\">want<\/em> to stay connected to you.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"1770\" data-end=\"1773\" \/>\n<h2 data-start=\"1775\" data-end=\"1851\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Curiosity_Beats_Desperation_The_Psychology_Behind_Great_Questions\"><\/span><strong data-start=\"1778\" data-end=\"1851\">2. Curiosity Beats Desperation: The Psychology Behind Great Questions<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"1853\" data-end=\"1892\">When someone leads a conversation with:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1894\" data-end=\"1967\">\n<li data-start=\"1894\" data-end=\"1913\">\n<p data-start=\"1896\" data-end=\"1913\">\u201cAre you hiring?\u201d<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1914\" data-end=\"1935\">\n<p data-start=\"1916\" data-end=\"1935\">\u201cCan you refer me?\u201d<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1936\" data-end=\"1967\">\n<p data-start=\"1938\" data-end=\"1967\">\u201cCan you help me find a job?\u201d<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"1969\" data-end=\"2019\">They send a message \u2014 <em data-start=\"1991\" data-end=\"2019\">I need something from you.<\/em><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2021\" data-end=\"2055\">When someone leads with curiosity:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"2057\" data-end=\"2190\">\n<li data-start=\"2057\" data-end=\"2098\">\n<p data-start=\"2059\" data-end=\"2098\">\u201cHow did you get started in your role?\u201d<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2099\" data-end=\"2143\">\n<p data-start=\"2101\" data-end=\"2143\">\u201cWhat do you love most about what you do?\u201d<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2144\" data-end=\"2190\">\n<p data-start=\"2146\" data-end=\"2190\">\u201cWhat challenges are you solving right now?\u201d<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"2192\" data-end=\"2256\">They send a very different message \u2014 <em data-start=\"2229\" data-end=\"2256\">I want to learn from you.<\/em><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2258\" data-end=\"2327\">Curiosity builds confidence and trust.<br data-start=\"2296\" data-end=\"2299\" \/>Desperation builds distance.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2329\" data-end=\"2415\">This is why <strong data-start=\"2341\" data-end=\"2414\">asking good questions is more powerful than trying to impress someone<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"2417\" data-end=\"2420\" \/>\n<h2 data-start=\"2422\" data-end=\"2488\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_The_Silent_Trap_Why_Talking_Too_Much_Pushes_People_Away\"><\/span><strong data-start=\"2425\" data-end=\"2488\">3. The Silent Trap: Why Talking Too Much Pushes People Away<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"2490\" data-end=\"2676\">Everyone has met someone who turns a conversation into a monologue. They list every project, every award, every achievement, and every personal story \u2014 before you can even get a word in.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2678\" data-end=\"2753\">It doesn\u2019t build rapport.<br data-start=\"2703\" data-end=\"2706\" \/>It doesn\u2019t build trust.<br data-start=\"2729\" data-end=\"2732\" \/>It builds exhaustion.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2755\" data-end=\"2888\">People don\u2019t remember the person who talked the most. They remember the person who made <em data-start=\"2843\" data-end=\"2849\">them<\/em> talk \u2014 and feel valued while doing it.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"2890\" data-end=\"2893\" \/>\n<h2 data-start=\"2895\" data-end=\"2948\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_What_Makes_a_%E2%80%9CGood_Question%E2%80%9D_in_Networking\"><\/span><strong data-start=\"2898\" data-end=\"2948\">4. What Makes a \u201cGood Question\u201d in Networking?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"2950\" data-end=\"2997\">A good networking question has three qualities:<\/p>\n<div class=\"_tableContainer_1rjym_1\">\n<div class=\"group _tableWrapper_1rjym_13 flex w-fit flex-col-reverse\" tabindex=\"-1\">\n<table  class=\"w-fit min-w-(--thread-content-width) table table-hover\"  data-start=\"2999\" data-end=\"3366\">\n<thead data-start=\"2999\" data-end=\"3032\">\n<tr data-start=\"2999\" data-end=\"3032\">\n<th data-start=\"2999\" data-end=\"3015\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Poor Question<\/th>\n<th data-start=\"3015\" data-end=\"3032\" data-col-size=\"md\">Good Question<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody data-start=\"3066\" data-end=\"3366\">\n<tr data-start=\"3066\" data-end=\"3167\">\n<td data-start=\"3066\" data-end=\"3086\" data-col-size=\"sm\">\u201cAre you hiring?\u201d<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"3086\" data-end=\"3167\" data-col-size=\"md\">\u201cWhat roles or skills are becoming most valuable in your industry right now?\u201d<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"3168\" data-end=\"3262\">\n<td data-start=\"3168\" data-end=\"3189\" data-col-size=\"sm\">\u201cCan you help me?\u201d<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"3189\" data-end=\"3262\" data-col-size=\"md\">\u201cWhat advice would you give someone trying to break into your field?\u201d<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"3263\" data-end=\"3366\">\n<td data-start=\"3263\" data-end=\"3290\" data-col-size=\"sm\">\u201cCan we book a meeting?\u201d<\/td>\n<td data-col-size=\"md\" data-start=\"3290\" data-end=\"3366\">\u201cWhat would be the best next step for me to learn more about your work?\u201d<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p data-start=\"3368\" data-end=\"3482\">A good question:<br \/>\n\u2714 Shows curiosity<br data-start=\"3402\" data-end=\"3405\" \/>\u2714 Invites storytelling<br data-start=\"3427\" data-end=\"3430\" \/>\u2714 Gives the other person confidence and importance<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3484\" data-end=\"3544\">And what happens when people feel valued?<br data-start=\"3525\" data-end=\"3528\" \/>They open doors.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"3546\" data-end=\"3549\" \/>\n<h2 data-start=\"3551\" data-end=\"3614\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_The_Trust_Formula_Ask_%E2%86%92_Listen_%E2%86%92_Connect_%E2%86%92_Follow_Up\"><\/span><strong data-start=\"3554\" data-end=\"3614\">5. The Trust Formula: Ask \u2192 Listen \u2192 Connect \u2192 Follow Up<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"3616\" data-end=\"3682\">The power isn\u2019t just in asking the question. It\u2019s in the sequence:<\/p>\n<ol data-start=\"3684\" data-end=\"3863\">\n<li data-start=\"3684\" data-end=\"3716\">\n<p data-start=\"3687\" data-end=\"3716\"><strong data-start=\"3687\" data-end=\"3716\">Ask a thoughtful question<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3717\" data-end=\"3746\">\n<p data-start=\"3720\" data-end=\"3746\"><strong data-start=\"3720\" data-end=\"3746\">Listen \u2014 really listen<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3747\" data-end=\"3804\">\n<p data-start=\"3750\" data-end=\"3804\"><strong data-start=\"3750\" data-end=\"3804\">Connect something they said to your own experience<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3805\" data-end=\"3863\">\n<p data-start=\"3808\" data-end=\"3863\"><strong data-start=\"3808\" data-end=\"3863\">Follow up afterward and reference your conversation<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p data-start=\"3865\" data-end=\"3920\">That formula builds trust \u2014 naturally and consistently.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"3922\" data-end=\"3925\" \/>\n<h2 data-start=\"3927\" data-end=\"3992\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_The_Science_of_Being_Memorable_%E2%80%94_and_Why_Questions_Work\"><\/span><strong data-start=\"3930\" data-end=\"3992\">6. The Science of Being Memorable \u2014 and Why Questions Work<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"3994\" data-end=\"4222\">Studies in social psychology (including those published by <strong data-start=\"4053\" data-end=\"4080\">Harvard Business Review<\/strong>) show that people like those who let them talk about themselves.<br data-start=\"4145\" data-end=\"4148\" \/>Reference: <a class=\"decorated-link cursor-pointer\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"4159\" data-end=\"4222\">https:\/\/hbr.org\/2017\/07\/to-be-better-liked-be-a-better-listener<\/a><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"4224\" data-end=\"4330\">Why?<br data-start=\"4228\" data-end=\"4231\" \/>Because talking about ourselves activates the same pleasure centers in the brain as food and money.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"4332\" data-end=\"4406\">So when you ask good questions, people <em data-start=\"4371\" data-end=\"4382\">literally<\/em> feel better around you.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"4408\" data-end=\"4411\" \/>\n<h2 data-start=\"4413\" data-end=\"4471\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_30_Powerful_Networking_Questions_That_Open_Doors\"><\/span><strong data-start=\"4416\" data-end=\"4471\">7. 30 Powerful Networking Questions That Open Doors<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"4473\" data-end=\"4550\">Here are ready-to-use questions for real conversations \u2014 in person or online.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"4552\" data-end=\"4584\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Career-Focused_Questions\"><\/span><strong data-start=\"4556\" data-end=\"4584\">Career-Focused Questions<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul data-start=\"4585\" data-end=\"4745\">\n<li data-start=\"4585\" data-end=\"4640\">\n<p data-start=\"4587\" data-end=\"4640\">What\u2019s the most exciting part of your role right now?<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4641\" data-end=\"4684\">\n<p data-start=\"4643\" data-end=\"4684\">How did you get started in your industry?<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4685\" data-end=\"4745\">\n<p data-start=\"4687\" data-end=\"4745\">What\u2019s something you wish you knew earlier in your career?<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-start=\"4747\" data-end=\"4780\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Project-Focused_Questions\"><\/span><strong data-start=\"4751\" data-end=\"4780\">Project-Focused Questions<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul data-start=\"4781\" data-end=\"4966\">\n<li data-start=\"4781\" data-end=\"4843\">\n<p data-start=\"4783\" data-end=\"4843\">What are you working on that you\u2019re excited about right now?<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4844\" data-end=\"4910\">\n<p data-start=\"4846\" data-end=\"4910\">What challenge is taking the most focus for your team this year?<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4911\" data-end=\"4966\">\n<p data-start=\"4913\" data-end=\"4966\">What skills are becoming most valuable in your field?<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-start=\"4968\" data-end=\"5004\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Leadership-Focused_Questions\"><\/span><strong data-start=\"4972\" data-end=\"5004\">Leadership-Focused Questions<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul data-start=\"5005\" data-end=\"5164\">\n<li data-start=\"5005\" data-end=\"5074\">\n<p data-start=\"5007\" data-end=\"5074\">What separates good employees from great ones in your organization?<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"5075\" data-end=\"5120\">\n<p data-start=\"5077\" data-end=\"5120\">What qualities do you look for when hiring?<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"5121\" data-end=\"5164\">\n<p data-start=\"5123\" data-end=\"5164\">What\u2019s one decision you\u2019re glad you made?<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-start=\"5166\" data-end=\"5200\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Personal_Insight_Questions\"><\/span><strong data-start=\"5170\" data-end=\"5200\">Personal Insight Questions<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul data-start=\"5201\" data-end=\"5358\">\n<li data-start=\"5201\" data-end=\"5234\">\n<p data-start=\"5203\" data-end=\"5234\">What inspires you in your work?<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"5235\" data-end=\"5279\">\n<p data-start=\"5237\" data-end=\"5279\">Who has helped shape your career the most?<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"5280\" data-end=\"5358\">\n<p data-start=\"5282\" data-end=\"5358\">What advice would you give someone trying to follow a path similar to yours?<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"5360\" data-end=\"5414\">These questions create conversation \u2014 and opportunity.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"5416\" data-end=\"5419\" \/>\n<h2 data-start=\"5421\" data-end=\"5484\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8_How_to_Keep_a_Conversation_Flowing_Without_Forcing_It\"><\/span><strong data-start=\"5424\" data-end=\"5484\">8. How to Keep a Conversation Flowing Without Forcing It<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"5486\" data-end=\"5523\">Here\u2019s the simple three-step formula:<\/p>\n<ol data-start=\"5525\" data-end=\"5578\">\n<li data-start=\"5525\" data-end=\"5535\">\n<p data-start=\"5528\" data-end=\"5535\"><strong data-start=\"5528\" data-end=\"5535\">Ask<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"5536\" data-end=\"5549\">\n<p data-start=\"5539\" data-end=\"5549\"><strong data-start=\"5539\" data-end=\"5549\">Listen<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"5550\" data-end=\"5578\">\n<p data-start=\"5553\" data-end=\"5578\"><strong data-start=\"5553\" data-end=\"5578\">Build on their answer<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p data-start=\"5580\" data-end=\"5588\">Example:<\/p>\n<blockquote data-start=\"5590\" data-end=\"5713\">\n<p data-start=\"5592\" data-end=\"5644\">They say: \u201cWe\u2019re expanding into the U.S. next year.\u201d<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"5649\" data-end=\"5713\">You say: \u201cThat\u2019s exciting \u2014 what led the company to expand now?\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p data-start=\"5715\" data-end=\"5761\">It\u2019s organic. It\u2019s genuine. It keeps momentum.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"5763\" data-end=\"5766\" \/>\n<h2 data-start=\"5768\" data-end=\"5838\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"9_Questions_That_Destroy_Networking_%E2%80%94_Avoid_These_at_All_Costs\"><\/span><strong data-start=\"5771\" data-end=\"5838\">9. Questions That Destroy Networking \u2014 Avoid These at All Costs<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"5840\" data-end=\"5972\">\u274c \u201cAre you hiring right now?\u201d<br data-start=\"5869\" data-end=\"5872\" \/>\u274c \u201cCan you get me a job?\u201d<br data-start=\"5897\" data-end=\"5900\" \/>\u274c \u201cWhat can you do for me?\u201d<br data-start=\"5927\" data-end=\"5930\" \/>\u274c \u201cCan you look at my r\u00e9sum\u00e9?\u201d (too early)<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"5974\" data-end=\"6060\">These questions make the other person feel <strong data-start=\"6017\" data-end=\"6025\">used<\/strong> and <strong data-start=\"6030\" data-end=\"6043\">pressured<\/strong>, not <strong data-start=\"6049\" data-end=\"6059\">valued<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"6062\" data-end=\"6129\">Great networking leads to opportunities \u2014 <strong data-start=\"6104\" data-end=\"6113\">after<\/strong> trust is built.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"6131\" data-end=\"6134\" \/>\n<h2 data-start=\"6136\" data-end=\"6210\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"10_How_to_Use_Great_Questions_Online_LinkedIn_Email_Messaging\"><\/span><strong data-start=\"6139\" data-end=\"6210\">10. How to Use Great Questions Online (LinkedIn, Email &amp; Messaging)<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"6212\" data-end=\"6271\">A powerful LinkedIn outreach sequence might look like this:<\/p>\n<blockquote data-start=\"6273\" data-end=\"6503\">\n<p data-start=\"6275\" data-end=\"6503\"><strong data-start=\"6275\" data-end=\"6289\">Message 1:<\/strong> Hi __, I\u2019ve been following your content on __. I really enjoyed your post about __.<br data-start=\"6373\" data-end=\"6376\" \/><strong data-start=\"6378\" data-end=\"6409\">Message 2 (after 3\u20135 days):<\/strong> Curious \u2014 what challenges or opportunities are you most focused on in your role this quarter?<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p data-start=\"6505\" data-end=\"6565\">You\u2019re not selling.<br data-start=\"6524\" data-end=\"6527\" \/>You\u2019re not begging.<br data-start=\"6546\" data-end=\"6549\" \/>You\u2019re building.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"6567\" data-end=\"6570\" \/>\n<h2 data-start=\"6572\" data-end=\"6638\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"11_Real-World_Scenarios_Questions_You_Can_Use_Immediately\"><\/span><strong data-start=\"6575\" data-end=\"6638\">11. Real-World Scenarios: Questions You Can Use Immediately<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3 data-start=\"6640\" data-end=\"6669\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"At_a_networking_event\"><\/span><strong data-start=\"6644\" data-end=\"6669\">At a networking event<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"6670\" data-end=\"6700\">\u201cWhat brought you here today?\u201d<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"6702\" data-end=\"6734\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"After_a_panel_discussion\"><\/span><strong data-start=\"6706\" data-end=\"6734\">After a panel discussion<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"6735\" data-end=\"6807\">\u201cWhat was the biggest lesson you learned while working on that project?\u201d<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"6809\" data-end=\"6838\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"With_a_hiring_manager\"><\/span><strong data-start=\"6813\" data-end=\"6838\">With a hiring manager<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"6839\" data-end=\"6889\">\u201cWhat skills make someone stand out on your team?\u201d<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"6891\" data-end=\"6928\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"With_someone_more_experienced\"><\/span><strong data-start=\"6895\" data-end=\"6928\">With someone more experienced<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"6929\" data-end=\"6991\">\u201cWhat do you wish more people understood about your industry?\u201d<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"6993\" data-end=\"7012\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"With_a_peer\"><\/span><strong data-start=\"6997\" data-end=\"7012\">With a peer<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"7013\" data-end=\"7066\">\u201cWhat are you working on right now that excites you?\u201d<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"7068\" data-end=\"7189\">These questions trigger conversations that naturally lead to job referrals, mentorship, collaboration, and opportunities.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"7191\" data-end=\"7194\" \/>\n<h2 data-start=\"7196\" data-end=\"7251\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"12_Final_Takeaway_%E2%80%94_The_Person_Who_Listens_Wins\"><\/span><strong data-start=\"7199\" data-end=\"7251\">12. Final Takeaway \u2014 The Person Who Listens Wins<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"7253\" data-end=\"7364\">Networking isn\u2019t about being the most interesting person in the room.<br data-start=\"7322\" data-end=\"7325\" \/>It\u2019s about being the most <em data-start=\"7351\" data-end=\"7363\">interested<\/em>.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"7366\" data-end=\"7428\">Ask good questions.<br data-start=\"7385\" data-end=\"7388\" \/>Listen deeply.<br data-start=\"7402\" data-end=\"7405\" \/>Follow up thoughtfully.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"7430\" data-end=\"7558\">People remember how you made them feel \u2014 and the person who makes others feel heard will always be the person they want to help.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"7560\" data-end=\"7563\" \/>\n<h2 data-start=\"7565\" data-end=\"7596\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"13_Additional_Resources\"><\/span><strong data-start=\"7568\" data-end=\"7596\">13. Additional Resources<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"7598\" data-end=\"7667\">Suggested resources to include as hyperlinks when uploading the blog:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"7669\" data-end=\"8088\">\n<li data-start=\"7669\" data-end=\"7805\">\n<p data-start=\"7671\" data-end=\"7805\"><strong data-start=\"7671\" data-end=\"7737\">Harvard Business Review \u2014 Why Listening Makes You More Likable<\/strong><br data-start=\"7737\" data-end=\"7740\" \/><a class=\"decorated-link cursor-pointer\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"7742\" data-end=\"7805\">https:\/\/hbr.org\/2017\/07\/to-be-better-liked-be-a-better-listener<\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"7806\" data-end=\"7890\">\n<p data-start=\"7808\" data-end=\"7890\"><strong data-start=\"7808\" data-end=\"7847\">LinkedIn Official Networking Guides<\/strong><br data-start=\"7847\" data-end=\"7850\" \/><a class=\"decorated-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/help\/linkedin\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"7852\" data-end=\"7890\">https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/help\/linkedin<\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"7891\" data-end=\"8002\">\n<p data-start=\"7893\" data-end=\"8002\"><strong data-start=\"7893\" data-end=\"7946\">HubSpot List of Professional Networking Questions<\/strong><br data-start=\"7946\" data-end=\"7949\" \/><a class=\"decorated-link cursor-pointer\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"7951\" data-end=\"8002\">https:\/\/blog.hubspot.com\/sales\/networking-questions<\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"8003\" data-end=\"8088\">\n<p data-start=\"8005\" data-end=\"8088\"><strong data-start=\"8005\" data-end=\"8056\">JobsHiringNearMe.ca \u2014 Local Job Search Platform<\/strong><br data-start=\"8056\" data-end=\"8059\" \/><a class=\"decorated-link\" href=\"https:\/\/jobshiringnearme.ca\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"8061\" data-end=\"8088\">https:\/\/jobshiringnearme.ca<\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents Introduction \u2014 Why Most People Miss the Real Point of Networking Curiosity Beats Desperation: The Psychology Behind Great Questions The Silent Trap: Why Talking Too Much Pushes People Away What Makes a \u201cGood Question\u201d in Networking? 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