Networking Tips
Is Meeting someone new at a family event , a good time to be networking?
Yes, it is
Attire planning is a part of networking True or False?
True
Talking to new people at a family event is a type of ________
What is Networking!
Going on facebook to meet new and old friends
What is social networking
Bringing business cards to a professional networking event so people can contact you is a sound strategy true or false
What types of things that you can post on social media that can be good for professional networking
Anything that is relevant to your professional field that is appropriate, certain social media posts cant not be deleted or changed once posted.
Practicing your introduction in a mirror prior to going into a networking meeting is a good idea?
Yes, you ideally want to have a practiced statement that you know and practiced so you have an appropriate introduction to your self.
Meeting someone at a social event such as a party and contacting them for business purposes is what kind of networking
Social networking
Going to a local business meet and greet at a local diner
What is professional networking
Is having the email address Ihatework@gmail.com a professional email address for networking contacts
No, if you are going to have a email address you have for networking be professional not something that is offensive or juvenile.
Name a way where social media can be used for networking professionally
There are various ways that social media can be used for networking professionally
Following up 2 weeks after you meet a business contact considering an affective strategy for networking
No, you should follow up recently after your made and met a new networking connection that you want to grow.
Is going to a company holiday party considered networking and what kind of networking could it be
it could be all three types of networks
Meeting a new mentor is what kind of networking
Supportive.
Saying negative things to networking contact about other people is a good strategy to grow your network true or false.
False , it is not good to speak negatively about other contact s you do not know who may know whom
Absolutely, if you know someone and have a proper relationship with them, But remember to ask if you can use them in your network don't assume
Hijacking conversations when someone you are trying to network with is poor networking etiquette true or false
False, if you hijack a conversation all the time it will make it very difficult to network with.
A supportive networking is a great way to help you in your networking goals name one type of person in this network
teachers, mentors and anyone who you can use for support
Meeting your brothers best friend just to ask advice on how to fix a car can be considered networking true or false
True and finding advice from people you know is a form of supportive networking
Show reciprocity is a fundamental part of networking true or false?
For every favor you ask (an introduction to a job lead, a connection on LinkedIn or referral), be sure to return with something of greater perceived value to help the network connection grow.
Smiling and Being in a good inviting mood is paramount to networking success true or false
True , no one at networking events will want to interact with someone in a down mood so be positive and smile.
Taking every opportunity to meet new people is a needed and essential part of networking true or false?
True, Don’t dismiss a single soul—you never know who you’re talking to, who they might know, or how they might be able to contribute
True, it s a good idea to speak to a mentor about any networking ideas and strategies you may have for feedback
Why is it important to have a supportive network of family and friends?
After our basic physiological (air, water etc) and safety needs (safe neighbourhood, job security etc) are met, the next stage is to fulfil our social needs. We need to feel a sense of belonging to a larger social group and feel socially connected to our family and friends
Become a networking resource is a great way to help your networking skils. Sharing new content is a great way to assist in this True or False
True find ways to help your contacts. Send news clippings, books or articles of relevance.