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When it comes to networking, working a room can be daunting, especially for those uncomfortable with the social pressures of schmoozing. But there’s no underestimating the value of connections gleaned from a good contact. New websites like LinkedIn.com are principled on the potential upside of your contacts (and, by extension, their contacts). Further your career by prepping for networking events, advises Rebecca Matchett, cofounder and CEO of Rebecca and Drew clothing, who has teamed up with Dress for Success, a nonprofit that provides professional attire to underprivileged women. Here’s what she tells her "clients" about networking. 说到建立人际关系方面，把一屋子里的人都“拿下”也许是个令人畏惧的任务，特别对于那些不习惯调侃的人来说。不过别低估了好的人际关系的价值。像LinkedIn.com这样的新兴网站就是基于你的潜在关系（拓展开来，他们的关系）的原则建立的。Rebecca Matchett， Rebecca and Drew服装厂的创办人、首席执行官，建议人们为社交活动做好准备，以此来推进事业的发展。这家服装厂和为弱势女性提供职业衣着的非赢利组织Dress for Success有合作。下面就是Rebecca Matchett给“顾客”们有关建立职场关系的一些建议： 3. Follow Up 事后跟进 In order to develop an ongoing relationship and dialogue with a mentor, you should make a point of sending a thank you note if you shared a particularly memorable or lengthy conversation. Ask if your would-be contact might be interested in coffee to continue the dialogue. Worst-case scenario: She says no. Best case: You’ve got a potentially beneficial contact to add to your Rolodex. | 
