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What is Networking?!
“In its purest form, it’s about people enjoying other people, communicating passions and connecting with
others who share those passions. ”(Vest, 2014)
1: Start Networking Before You Need It• Networking is not a one time
thing• Have a professional E-mail
account• Think about investing in generic
business cards• Make sure you have a positive
social media presence • Always!
2: Ask Questions • People love talking about
themselves• What do they do?• Why they are at an event?• Stay away from potentially
awkward subjects• Listen and stay focused on
what they are saying
3: Have Prepared “go-to” Topics • Examples: • New restaurants you visited• Events on campus• Current event (make sure it is not
political)• The weather.. It works!
• Know about the event or the person being honored• Bring up their accomplishments
4: Don’t be that person
•Avoid talking over people•Keep a professional tone•Give others time to shine
5: Knowing What the Connection is • They assisted you in some way at that time• Thank you
• E-mail, Hand-written card• You see them as someone who can assist you in the
future• Connect with them
• LinkedIn, Twitter, E-mail• The “we’ll just be friends” • Leave a good impression
6: Never Dismiss Anyone as Unimportant
• You never know where your next connection will lead you• You might be the connection they
are looking for
How to Handle Awkward Situations(But let’s hope they don’t happen)
You Forgot their Name• Try not to forget it!
• First, repeat their name back to them when they introduce themselves- might help you remember
• Use it in conversation, so you don’t forget
• Look for a name tag• Bring them over to someone else
to introduce• Honestly, just ask them again!
Leaving a conversation; Before it’s Over• “You work in ___? So does
____, come with me to meet them! “• Introduce them to someone
else • “Anyway, I don’t want to
monopolize your time”• “It’s been great talking with
you, let’s exchange cards”
Any Questions?!
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