Successful

Networking

Attire

Etiquette

& Chit-ChatJeff Pelletier (@JeffBC94)The Ohio Union

Components of Successful

Networking

Networking Basics

Networking Activity

Working with Food

Tips for Student Success

Questions

Presentation available online at http://www.slideshare.net/jeffbc94

Networking Rules to Live By

The Rule of 12…

Nametags – always on the right side

Every time you meet someone

Stand when being introduced

Look them in the eye

Give a firm handshake

Greet them by name

Say your name slowly when introducing yourself

Smile

Proper Introductions

Say the name of the most important person first, then the name of the person being introduced “Mr. Obama, this is Brutus Buckeye.”

Introduce people in the following order younger to older

non-official to official

colleague to customer

Clarify your relationship with the person “Jeff works at the Ohio Union at Ohio State”

The Business Card

When presented with one, hold it and look at it; do not put it right away

Never offer a business card at a table (unless it is asked of you); wait until the meal is wrapped up

Keep business cards with you – you never know who you might meet and when

Better to offer a business card than a resume

Networking Tips and Tricks

Always stand when being introduced, and shake hands

Make friends before you need them

Don’t keep score

Be interesting - craft your “elevator speech”

Show interest in others

Conversation Starters

Screw ‘em…

The Golden Question – F ‘em!

Family/Friends

Favorites

Future

Fun

From

Conversation Starters

Have good FORM

From

Organization

Recreation

Motivation

Don’t ask what, ask why

Why did you pick that major

Why do you enjoy working here

Entering or Leaving a

ConversationEntering

Wait for a natural break

Establish eye contact to gain an invitation

Try not to jump in right away

Leaving

Wait for a natural break

“I’d like to catch up with you more later”

“I just saw my friend…”

Tips for Shy Networkers

Understand your strengths

Be a good listener

Volunteer to help others

Adopt a mentor to help you

Practice!

Networking with Food

Use a nearby table to place plate or glass

Food or beverage alone is easier than both together

The reception is not a meal replacement

Go back for seconds, rather than fill up early

Avoid having to use a knife

Activity

In groups of 3 - 5, practice!

Handshakes (if feasible)

Establish good eye contact

Repeat/remember names

Asking (and answering) your golden questions

Entering and leaving a conversation

Some Questions For Today

What are you looking forward to most about Spring quarter at Ohio State?

What is your favorite thing about Ohio State?

What are you involved with on campus?

What do few people know about your hometown?

How did it go?

What

did not

What

worked

What do I

do if…

Dress for Success

Formal

Dressy/Business Dress

Snappy Casual

Business Casual

Casual

College Casual/Don’t Dress Up

A Piece of Advice…

Write thank you notes

RSVP - what it means and how to do it

Background information is okay

Speak slowly; leave your phone number

Notify your host in advance if you will miss a meeting/class, or arrive late

Power Down!

Match your response & watch response time

Distinguish professional/personal e-mail/phone calls (caps lock, smileys, signature lines, fonts)

Acing the Interview

Research

Get Yourself Together

Be punctual

Moment of Truth

Stand when being introduced

Eye contact; Handshake

Use nonverbals; Posture

Listen actively; Take notes

Relax; Stand Out

Signature Line – What Not to Do

Trevor S. University of Michigan 2011 - LSA English123.456.7890

UAC, Vice Pres. - MarketingCollege of Pharmacy, ITS TechnicianUndergraduate English Association, Exec. Board & WebmasterXylem Literary Magazine, Design & Web EditorEvery Three Weekly, Web EditorThe Detroit Partnership, WebmasterFortnight Literary Magazine, Design & Web EditorM-Flicks, Event Coordinator

At the Table – Pop Quiz!

Which Fork is Which?

Grab a Goblet…

To Butter, or Not to Butter…

This Sauce is Delicious!

The Marriage of Etiquette

When in doubt… Follow the leader

Use common sense

Don’t make a mess

Hosting a Successful

Networking Event

Tailor comments to type of event Tailgate

Business event

Admitted/Prospective Student Information Session

Always have nametags – preprinted if possible

Food – light, finger-ready

Help make the space network-capable

Specify dress and RSVP information in invitations

Role model good networking behavior

Have your “A-Team” to help the room

Conclusion

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