Barriers to Networking Networking will present more of a challenge to some students than to others. Others with a more introspective nature, however, may need to work at developing those social and interactive skills so useful to networking. Fortunately courses and workshops are offered to help with this. Students can check out continuing and noncredit education courses at local schools. These courses can be great confidence boosters.
Time constraints are another barrier to networking.
That's why it is important to set realistic networking goals. Students should try to meet and interact with two new people a week. This can mean anything from talking to a booking agent on the phone to visiting a recording studio for a tour to writing a promotional letter to a music publisher. The music industry is huge, and there is no lack of contact opportunities. Two contacts a week is a manageable goal for most of us.