Networking Etiquette
When meeting someone in person for the first time, this gesture paired with eye contact is a common professional greeting.
What is a handshake?
What should you avoid when networking?
Discussing race, religion, or politics.
This EIG is the largest EIG as of 2025
I.N.S.P.I.R.E. with 8892 members
When working remotely, what is a Networking website that you can use to expand your professional network? (Hint: Similar to Facebook)
What is LinkedIn?
Networking focuses on building relationships, while mentoring focuses on this.
What is guidance or personal/professional development?
When networking, asking for a job is premature. Instead, the goal of networking is this.
Acceptable responses:
What is important to remember when Networking?
Names, Try to remember names while networking. It’s easy to forget names at a busy networking event.Tip: An easy way to do this is to create a folder on your phone’s note app for each event. Write down the names of people you meet. Include a unique detail that’ll help you recall their names.
This EIG was the first ever EIG created at Centene
CENVET
________ ________ is a way to expand your knowledge and skills by interacting with professionals in your career field.
What is Professional Networking?
In networking, the relationship is often short-term or situational, but mentoring relationships are typically this.
What is long-term?
When speaking to someone at a networking event, avoid doing this, as it can signal rudeness or disinterest
What is checking your phone?
What are the 3 P's for effective networking?
Purpose, People, and Process
This EIG currently has a PODCAST and is the first PODCAST ever for an EIG
STAGES
_______ _______ is a way to observe a professional performing everyday tasks in their role to learn more about their position.
What is Job Shadowing?
Mentors are typically more experienced than the mentee, while in networking, this is the case for the people you connect with.
What is they can be at any level or in any field?
When attending a virtual meeting, it is important to ensure this is turned on in order to create a more personal conversation
What is your camera?
What three things should you not use in a networking setting?
From our ABILITY EIG: Which President signed the ADA into law? What year?
The ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) was signed into law on July 26, 1990 by President George H.W. Bush.
When engaging in networking, it is important to choose from a _______ crowd in order to obtain different perspectives and experiences.
What is Diverse?
Networking often involves a mutual exchange of value, while mentoring is usually this type of exchange.
What is one-directional or focused on the mentee's growth?
This is an appropriate way to express thanks after an informational interview or meeting someone new. And to be memorable in the future.
What is, email within 1-2 days (or E-card/Everyday Impact) and if possible, handwritten thank you note.
How can you stand out in Networking? Hint be c u r _ _ _ _, c o u r _ _ _ _ _, and ask q _ _ _ _ _ _ _ s.
Be curious, courteous, and ask questions.
C Pride has this many local chapters
6- GA, OH, CA, FL, PA, TX
_______ _______ is a communication skill that involves paying close attention to what someone is saying and responding in a way that shows you understand. It is a foundational skill that can help you build relationships, retain information, and resolve conflict.
What is Active Listening?
While networking helps you expand your circle and find opportunities, mentoring helps you focus on this.
What is personal or career growth and skill development?