17 common mistakes to avoid when you're networking

"Networking" isn't just drinking a glass of chardonnay at a party while chitchatting about your career.

It isn't handing your business card to someone and walking away.

It isn't "connecting" with someone on LinkedIn without any sort of introduction or follow up.

To be an effective networker, you have to put in the time and effort, do your homework, step out of your comfort zone, and avoid the common mistakes many people make.

Here are 17 things you don't want to do while networking: