1. Dress to Impress
How you present yourself at a networking event is CRUCIAL,
even just as a first impression. Yes, those terrifying “first impressions” can have
the potential to make or break you. Don’t be afraid to look great, chances are
it will help boost your confidence if you’re feeling nervous about talking to
basically strangers.
2. Keep Your Business Cards in a Convenient Location
All to often you will see some people shuffle around their
bags or check multiple pockets to find their business cards to exchange with
someone. This can actually come off a bit unprofessional and unorganized to the
person your talking with, and it also doesn’t help with good impression you
want to make as mentioned above. Keep your cards is an easy to access place
like the front pocket of your purse or chest pocket on your shirt fellas. Trust
me, you’ll thank me later.
3. Don’t be Afraid to Not Talk All Business
One of the key ideas that can be forgotten at networking
events is the fact it is all about relationship building. This is such a key
area, especially in the field of communications, to build your network through
the relationship you BUILD. Everyone there is there to talk business and expand
their horizons and contacts, so it’s okay to touch on interests or subjects to
stand out a bit too. You may be surprised at the way you connect with someone,
or the topic you might discuss that has your future employer remembering who
you are.
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