Meet & Greet
A popular catchphrase which can help showcase who you are at a networking event.
What is an 'elevator pitch'
This popular online community helps professionals stay connected.
What is Linked In?
Bring and ask for these when attending a networking event can help with building connection.
What are business cards?
Practice this, which can help with a thoughtful response.
What is active listening?
A simple and friendly way to begin a conversation.
What is introduce yourself?
Attending these, both in person and online can help with employment opportunities.
What are career fairs/expos?
Send this after meeting someone who you would like to connect with upon meeting.
What is a follow-up message?
This can be seen as poor etiquette in networking and can be require more effort from others, therefore good for all of us to consider when it happens.
What is interrupting?
Maintaining this while in conversation can help show your engagement.
What is eye contact?
A valuable offering of time for community and to connect to local business and organizations.
What is volunteering?
Do this, and you will sure to be remembered.
What is stand out in some way? Wear a bright colour, a statement piece, compliment someone.
These types of skills can be useful at networking events.
What are interpersonal skills? Active listening, empathy, communication, curiousity.