SAVVY NETWORKING

What it really means & how to enter the secret world of

Savvy Networking Info@JacquelineTwillie.com

Twitter:@Jvtwillie

#SAVVYNETWORKING

WHAT IS NETWORKING

Meeting people that share similar values and goals.

Connecting with people that you can build relationships with, both personally and professionally.

#SAVVYNETWORKING

WHY NETWORK?

Why you are

attending the event?

What do you have to offer?

Who do you want to meet?

#SAVVYNETWORKING

NETWORK = NETWORTH

Who is in your current

network?

Do they have the

resources to help you grow and

reach your goal?

#SAVVYNETWORKING

SECRET # 1SET OBJECTIVES

Do I want to meet

professionals my current industry

or a new industry?

Do I want to be known in a particular

professional circle?

What geographic area do I want to

be known in?

What is my niche?

How can I help someone else?

#SAVVYNETWORKING

SECRET # 2 PICK THE RIGHT EVENT

Who is hosting 

Are there VIP guest? If so,

who are they?

Cost to attend  

Format of Event

#SAVVYNETWORKING

SECRET # 3RESEARCH ATTENDEES

LinkedIn Profile Blog Biograph

y

Other social sites

#SAVVYNETWORKING

SECRET # 4 WHAT TO WEAR

Seminar = Business suit or business casual

Lunch & Learn = Wear what is acceptable in your office

Happy Hour = Business casual

Launch event = Business casual

Banquet or Awards Event = It will usually be noted what to wear but a safe bet is cocktail or formal attire

#SAVVYNETWORKING

SECRET # 5 HOW TO WORK THE ROOM

Arrive on time 

Use name tags

Keep the conversation

light

Don’t stick to one person

#SAVVYNETWORKING

SECRET # 6THE FOLLOW UP

1. Mutually beneficial

2. Use an app to keep

up with people you

meet.

3. Send a note or

email within 24 hours after you

meet.

4. Connect on Social

Sites

#SAVVYNETWORKING

QUESTIONS ????

Download the FREE Savvy Networking Workbook

Visitwww.jacquelinetwillie.com

2014 S

BS

LC

CO

NFER

EN

CE

SAVVY NETWORKING WORKSHOP