Share exactly where you want to go. 97% of people won’t be able to help, but 3% will, and that’s all you need.

“Do you mindif I say hello?”

“How did you hear about this event?”

Tie up loose ends via email within 24 hours. Keep it friendly.

1. Reframe it:You’re just meeting interesting people and making connections.

5. Know your goals:

2. Cast a wide net for events:

meetup.com professional associations

industrygroups

alumnigroups

4. Prepare an elevator pitch:That’s a 30-second explanation of:

why you love itwhat you dowho you are

7. Exchange information and follow up: Try them out, and good luck!

Those are our best tips.

Just invite a few friends to a co�ee shop and have them do the same.

3. Start your own event:

Tips for networking success

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6. Show up with three conversation starters:It can be something simple like: