Wednesday, 29 November 2017

The Art of Networking - Career Track Tuesday

  • Where to find events?
  • How to carry yourself?
  • What do I do when I feel awkward/strange?
Identify sectors that might want your skills.
Get an invite list from the organiser - targets.
Arrive early, if you go with someone don't stick with them.
Keep circle open!

Be interested, not interesting!

Ask Questions
  • What brings you here?
  • How useful do you find these events?
  • What are you working on at the moment?
Names - just ask again.
Elevator pitch - logical levels.

Identity - Why you?
Values & Beliefs - Why?
Skills & Capabilities - How?
Behaviour - What?
Environment - Where, when?

Silence...
  • Open ended questions.
  • What do you love most about your job?
  • What clients are you working with at the moment?
Exits
  • Get a drink.
  • Go to the loo.
  • Don't leave someone on their own.
  • Join another group.
Write on their business card where you met and add on any action you promised.
Email them, say nice to meet you.

LinkedIn & Twitter - Online profiles.

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