Welcome to
NETWORKING 101
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Networking
Reality of the Current Market
Personal Introduction (Verbal Commercial, Elevator Speech, 15 Second Pitch)
WHO YOU ARE (Name and Program) My name is . . . and I am currently a (insert major) student at the University of Calgary.
WHAT ARE YOU DOING (Snapshot of what makes you unique) I am very interested in . . .
WHAT DO YOU WANT (What are you asking for) I am at this event to . . . And I am interested in meeting some new people and learning about networking.
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Now it’s your turn
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THE HANDSHAKE
Are you one of these?
The Gripper The Limp Fish The Clam The George W. The Lingerer The Double Gripper ucalgary.ca/careers
Let’s practice
Hello, my name is… Shake hands with two people near you Notice the different types of handshakes. What different impressions did they make on you?
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Additional Tips Keep attentive Approach groups of three, not groups of two; approach and stand quietly for 1 – 2 seconds …make eye contact and enter Keep up-to-date on current events so you can “small talk”
Ask quality questions . . . . listen more than you speak AND Have fun!
Quality Questions
What do you do? What are you taking? What do you enjoy about your job? What’s going on in the ____ field? How long have you been...? How did you get into that field?
Food and drink etiquette Food
Drinks
• Eat before the event if you’re hungry.
• Hold your drink in your left hand.
• Avoid messy foods.
• If alcoholic drinks are what’s on the menu, know your limit.
• Hold your food in your left hand & have a cocktail napkin handy.
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Putting it all together
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Dressing for the occasion Business
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Business Casual
Casual (Fridays)
Dressing for the occasion Business
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Business Casual
Casual (Fridays)
Dressing for the occasion Semi-Formal - Women
Semi-Formal – Men
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Conservative & classy Avoid short hems Mid level neckline (avoid low neck line) Strapless tops or dresses should be avoided for business functions Heeled shoes (no platform)
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Leave the tux at home Keep it simple and with suit If we are to get technical, day semi-formal calls for a grey or lighter suit and an evening semi-formal calls for a darker suit Combine the suit with a pressed dress shirt and a tie. Do not underdress.
Closing the deal
Every interaction is an opportunity Be direct! Ask for a card … and use it
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Be prepared to follow up
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Ways to follow up
Connect on Linked In Send an email Make an appearance Make a call
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Follow-up e-mail (reminder) Good Morning David, It was a pleasure to meet you at last night’s Networking Gala. I was inspired by your story of working your way up from a Communications Assistant to the Director of HR at Telus. I hope that we have the opportunity to cross paths again in the future. Sincerely, Colleen Bangs 3rd year, BA – English Literature student University of Calgary ucalgary.ca/careers
Follow-up e-mail (action item) Good Morning David, It was really good to meet you at last night’s Networking Gala. You mentioned that there might be some summer opportunities in your department that I might be interested in so I have attached my resume for your reference and will keep my eye on your HR site. I hope you enjoy the Stamps game this weekend! Sincerely, Colleen Bangs 3rd year, BA – English Literature student University of Calgary ucalgary.ca/careers
Moving on …
What’s the worst that can happen? Be
patient Follow through on your word Keep a mental inventory for next time
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And that’s a wrap ….
THANK YOU!
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