Networking Basics
The name for the type of networking that happens online.
What is digital networking?
Preparing questions before a networking event demonstrates this skill.
What is preparation?
Don’t do this with your phone during a conversation.
What is check your phone or look distracted?
This social media platform is most popular for professional networking.
What is LinkedIn?
Scheduling meetings or interviews online often uses this type of tool.
What is a calendar app?
A networking strategy that involves connecting with someone through a mutual contact.
What is a referral?
Listening carefully during a conversation shows this important networking skill.
What is active listening?
Always do this when meeting someone new to show respect and confidence.
What is shake hands and smile?
This type of handshake is professional and friendly.
What is a firm handshake?
Using this app, people can network virtually with video meetings.
What is Zoom (or Teams/Google Meet)?
FBLA members can practice networking at this type of school meeting.
What is a chapter meeting?
Making eye contact, smiling, and a firm handshake are part of this skill.
What is professional etiquette?
Do this after meeting someone to maintain the connection.
What is send a follow-up message or email?
Networking is often summarized by this saying: “It’s not what you know, it’s who you ___.”
What is know / who you know?
Platforms like this allow you to network through industry-specific groups or forums.
What are online communities or Slack/Discord groups?
An unsolicited message sent to someone you had no prior interaction with, primarily to spark interest, introduce a brand, and potentially create new professional relationships.
Cold email
Sending this after meeting someone helps maintain a networking connection.
What is a follow-up message or email?
Don’t do this if you forget someone’s name.
What is ignore it – instead, politely ask again.
Exchanging these at a networking event can help someone remember you.
What are business cards or contact info?
Tools like this help you remember names, birthdays, and personal details about your contacts.
What are contact management apps or CRM notes?
Attending these regularly can help expand your professional circle.
What are conferences?
Asking thoughtful questions, remembering details about people, or liking posts demonstrates this.
What is engagement?
Do this when attending a professional event to meet more people.
What is ask questions and introduce yourself to multiple attendees?
Networking events where attendees rotate and speak with many people in a short time.
What is speed networking?
Name one business & entrepreneur network
What is Shapr, Lunchclub, Bumble Bizz, etc?