Another opportunity you can take advantage of to grow your network is through offline networking. There are several networking groups that gather people together to develop professional relationships and connections that may be beneficial to its members’ careers. While in Switzerland, you may want to consider exploring the groups in Meetup website. This offline networking site can be accessed through the web to check on niche groups that are gathering to socialize with other professionals and to discuss certain businesses or specific hobbies. Some Meetup groups also assemble just for the purpose of exchanging professional experiences and to introduce to other members a business opportunity that is available for expats and locals in the community.

Another offline networking site is Eventbrite. This website specifically holds events for several purposes that may not be limited to discussion of hobbies or work. Some events in this site would rally participants for seminars and training where attendees can learn skills to empower  and develop themselves. But if you’re staying in Zürich, then you may settle for Zürich Networking Group. This local offline networking organization gathers solopreneurs, small business entrepreneurs, and employees for several trainings and discussions that cover varying topics from Swiss taxation to Strategic Marketing. The groups allow its members as well to get into job opportunities that may be presented during their gathering.In this way, members will be able to network with successful locals and be equipped to go forward with their careers in Switzerland.