A Networking Quiz
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2000: All rights reserved.
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2.
If you are
having a difficult time getting a conversation started or if you are uncomfortable
with networking, you should
wait for
someone to approach you to begin a conversation.
admit that
sometimes these functions are awkward for you and ask the person for tips on
how he/she goes about getting to know someone.
try
meeting people around the food table and talk about how great the caviar
tastes.
3.
The best
conversationalists are people who can
ask other
people interesting questions.
can talk
comfortably on a wide range of topics.
always
pick up the conversation when others run out of things to say.
4.
The best way
to show respect for what someone else is saying is to
compliment
him/her on what he/she has said.
ask others
to join your conversation to hear what he/she is saying.
be a good
listener, provide responsive gestures, and ask good follow-up questions.
5.
In
a business meeting environment, your best impression is made when you
keep up to
date on current events, world affairs, emerging business trends and
state-of-the-art management or leadership concepts.
ask the
host in advance for a list of the guests and their backgrounds.
bring a
small note pad and pen to write down contact information or schedule meetings.
6.
After meeting
someone, if you feel there is no potential for him or her to help you in your job
search, you should
politely
excuse yourself and continue to meet other people.
not be to
quick to judge.
continue
to talk to him/her, but try to get others to join in your conversation so that
you can meet new people.
7.
After you
have established a common interest and believe you would like to spend more time
talking to this individual, you should
suggest he
excuse himself from the function and go to a restaurant or private room where
you can talk confidentially about your career or possible job opportunities.
set an
appointment to meet with him or her at a later date.
ask for
his/her business card and permission to call in a few days to perhaps find a
time when you could meet.
8.
If you are networking, and someone latches on to you and follows you everywhere, you should
politely involve him/her in all of your conversations.
tell
him/her to get lost.
excuse yourself from him/her, indicating you have to meet with someone or perhaps visit the restroom.
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