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2. TREC Rules
• Must be present entire 3-hour class
• We’ll take a 10 minute break every hour
• Must sign Roster and provide license number
• Must complete CE hours prior to renewal of license

3. How do I know
so much
about
Networking?

4. You won’t believe
what happened to me!

5. What is Networking?

6. You must get ready before you go!
• Decide on your brand
• Take charge of your online presence
• Get a professional card
• Create an authentic introduction
• Dress the part
• Wear a nametag

7. Different Networking Opportunities
Breakfast Meeting
Lunch Meeting
Happy Hour
Lunch and LearnSeminar
Symposium
ConferenceSummit
Convention
Exclusive Fee Based
Free

8. Be Confident!
Smile!
Don’t whip out your card like a gunslinger.
Leave the industry jargon at the office.

9. How to get noticed in asea
of networkers!

10. Don’t forget to bring your manners!

11. Does your desk look like this?

12. Make three stacks of cards
“Networking is simply
starting a conversation
with no destination in mind.”
How are YOU going to keep the conversation going?

13. • Don’t worry about competition
• Brand yourself
• Create an interesting introduction
• Wear a nametag
• Appearances matter
• Be confident
• Respect the host
• Bring your sense of humor
• Bring your cards
• Ask for cards
• Don’t lead with your card
• Start some conversations
• Get noticed
• Remember your manners
• Be safe
• Stay in touch
• Connect everywhere
Remember: