Study finds men better networkers than women

The presence of women on most social networks deafens the presence of men, but when it comes to making important contacts, especially in business, men are the kings of the hill. Data from Linked in shows the men lead the way when it comes to networking for business in most countries around the globe.

“Having the right connections can make a difference when it comes to sealing a deal or landing a new client. Women can sometimes shy away from networking because they associate it with schmoozing or doling out business cards, when in reality, it’s about building relationships before you actually need them,” said Nicole Williams, Connection Director, LinkedIn. “Networking in person can be intimidating, so women should look at a site like LinkedIn as a place they can go to cultivate their networking skills.”

There are a few instances where women are the better networkers. They include:

Men are the better networkers in:

This phenomena isn’t just in the US or UK; according to the report men are better networkers globally speaking. Only in India are women considered better professional networkers than their male counterparts.

This isn’t to say the women can’t network, only that they may have other criteria for when they want to accomplish in the social and social-business spaces.