This document provides tips for networking and making new connections through various groups like friends, classmates, alumni groups, and professional organizations. It suggests starting conversations by discussing current events, common interests, or an elevator pitch. The document advises being strategic, mindful and respectful when networking and to show up, have quality interactions, be genuine, avoid bragging, don't oversell yourself, and watch your body language.

1. Original content obtained from Peggy Roberts

3. Friends
Classmates
Alumni Groups
Professional
Organizations
Fellow Employees

4. Good Conversation Starters
Current events
Commonalities
Elevator Pitch

5. • Classes
• Networking events
• Career fairs
• Social events
• Work
• Everyday situations

6. • Always be
• Strategic
• Mindful
• Respectful

7. • Show up
• Quality interaction
• Be genuine
• Don’t brag
• Sell yourself but don’t push
• Watch your body language