How do I network

Hi, I’m a young professional looking to expand my network in Charlotte. I’m the first in my family to work a white-collar job, so navigating this world is still new to me. I recently started working at one of the banks in the Truist Center and have been trying to connect with people, but it’s been tough. Whether it’s starting a conversation in the office or greeting someone on the street, people seem reserved and hard to open up. I’m not sure if it’s a post COVID thing, but everyone just seems a little more closed off than I expected.

I’m the youngest person on my team by at least 10 years, and since my job is hybrid, people are rarely in the office, which makes building relationships organically even harder. If anyone has tips on growing your network in Charlotte, I’d love to hear them!