Comments on: 5 Essential Tips for Surviving Awkward Networking Events http://blog.brazencareerist.com/2013/07/29/5-essential-tips-for-surviving-awkward-networking-events/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=5-essential-tips-for-surviving-awkward-networking-events Personal development meets professional aspiration Wed, 06 Aug 2014 07:38:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.9.1 By: David Hunt, PE http://blog.brazencareerist.com/2013/07/29/5-essential-tips-for-surviving-awkward-networking-events/comment-page-1/#comment-37573 Sat, 07 Dec 2013 17:44:00 +0000 http://blog.brazencareerist.com/?p=13525#comment-37573 Be memorable in your APPEARANCE. That doesn’t mean trashy or stupid. For example, when I’m networking I usually wear a “unique and interesting” tie – e.g., one with engineering equations, or the Ten Commandments. Then, when I write someone a follow-up note, I refer to it especially if they commented.

I’ve also gotten some good mileage from being a Freemason and wearing my ring and lapel pin.

Here’s my presentation on networking with a lot of information on networking tricks and tips:

http://davidhuntpe.files.wordpress.com/2013/09/hard-won-lessons-in-networking.pptx

]]> By: Networking: 5 Ways To Work It Into Your Life - TalentCulture - World of Work http://blog.brazencareerist.com/2013/07/29/5-essential-tips-for-surviving-awkward-networking-events/comment-page-1/#comment-37420 Thu, 28 Nov 2013 18:17:15 +0000 http://blog.brazencareerist.com/?p=13525#comment-37420 […] How to play it: Look for an appropriate opening. Briefly introduce yourself and explain why you admire this person. Try to mention a recent article they wrote or compliment them on a recent accomplishment. Then, close quickly by asking if you could connect via email or on a social network. This opens the door to future conversations while downplaying what could otherwise be an awkward situation. […]

]]> By: Networking Advice That Doesn’t Suck | Gen Y Girl http://blog.brazencareerist.com/2013/07/29/5-essential-tips-for-surviving-awkward-networking-events/comment-page-1/#comment-36328 Mon, 23 Sep 2013 13:40:55 +0000 http://blog.brazencareerist.com/?p=13525#comment-36328 […] awesome advice below, and then swing on over to Brazen Careerist, where I not too long ago shared 5 Essential Tips for Surviving Awkward Networking Events. Because yes, networking can suck, but it doesn’t have […]

]]> By: How to Survive Networking Events as a Gen Y | YOUNG PEOPLE WORKING http://blog.brazencareerist.com/2013/07/29/5-essential-tips-for-surviving-awkward-networking-events/comment-page-1/#comment-35346 Mon, 29 Jul 2013 21:35:00 +0000 http://blog.brazencareerist.com/?p=13525#comment-35346 [...] Go read her article on Brazen Careerist here! [...]

]]> By: CareerShift http://blog.brazencareerist.com/2013/07/29/5-essential-tips-for-surviving-awkward-networking-events/comment-page-1/#comment-35344 Mon, 29 Jul 2013 19:58:00 +0000 http://blog.brazencareerist.com/?p=13525#comment-35344 Here’s another tip: Do your research before you get to the event. That way, you can look up who will be there, who you want to target, and how to optimize your meeting. Plus, it gives you a chance to figure out if the people have any odd quirks to avoid or points of interests to note. In the networking world, the more you do beforehand, the better!

]]> By: 5 Smart Ways to Avoid Networking Blunders http://blog.brazencareerist.com/2013/07/29/5-essential-tips-for-surviving-awkward-networking-events/comment-page-1/#comment-35340 Mon, 29 Jul 2013 17:56:38 +0000 http://blog.brazencareerist.com/?p=13525#comment-35340 [...] Read more at Brazen Careerist … [...]

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