This document discusses networking and provides tips for how to network effectively. It defines networking as connecting with others to build professional relationships and gather information. Some key tips include preparing goals and an elevator pitch, practicing active listening and asking questions, maintaining a confident but not arrogant presence, following up appropriately after meetings, and using online professional networking platforms like LinkedIn to expand one's network. The document stresses that the goal of networking is to build relationships over time.
4. Where to start
Preparation to key.
Business Networking in person.
Online Networking.
5. How to prepare
What are your goals?
Make them known to your network
(Friends, Family)
Business card
Join professional organizations and
association.
practice.
6. What to practice?
Little segment about your self.
Self pitch
- Ex. 15 sec. description about your self.
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Ex. Last job, carrier ambition etc.
But don’t sound rehearsed.
7. handshake
Hand in hand
Affects your first impression
Introduce your self simultaneously.
8. communication
Listen don’t just talk
Asking question shows interest
- Get people to open up.
- can be easier than getting then interested in you.
Maintain eye contact.
say the person’s name.
9. Body language
Body
- Where do your feet point indicate where you are
thinking or going
- Your face
- Your body
- Hands
- Foods
Be positive
Confident not arrogant
10. Networking Style
Don’t be too pushy
Don’t try to close on the spot
Remember you are trying to build a relation
Be sensitive to the nature of the event you are
attending.
11. Afterwards
How to follow up
- Email
- Phone call
- Lunch
- Don’t add them on Facebook book but LinkedIn is
fine
If some helps you remember to thank them.
12. Networking online.
• What is ‘social media’?
- Facebook
- YouTube
- LinkedIn
- Google+
- twitter
Why network online?
- Easy to connect with those you know ( and those
you want to know)
- Personal marketing tools- promote your self.
13. Social networking and your business
• social networking have become big business
• can, your business take advantage of those
social type sites?
14. Social networking and your business
• Know your target audience
• Linkedin.com and merchantCircle.com are great
place to start
• Find some groups within the big sites that are
directly related to your product or service.
15. Social networking and your business
• Get involved.
• Understand how sites works.
• Promote your self and your business.
• Make friends.