Make a Make a Connection:Connection: Creating our Creating our

MosaicMosaicSpeed NetworkingSpeed Networking

Speed NetworkingSpeed NetworkingNot speed dating!Speednetworking.comNational phenomenonEspecially helpful for students,

use with our multicultural students at UW-Stout to develop networks

OVERVIEW OVERVIEW Networking –meet minimum of

five new people

Communication

Speed Networking Rounds

Etiquette Tips

Loose tiesLoose ties

Loose ties is a concept of friends of friends or acquaintances- they can sometimes be more effective than your close friends.

“The Power of Habit-Charles Duhigg”

What is Networking? What is Networking? Personal connections that you

develop and maintain (that can help you in the future)

“Connectors, are the people in a community who know large numbers of people and who are in the habit of making introductions. ... They are people who "link us up with the world ... people with a special gift for bringing the world together.”

Malcolm Gladwell, pg. 38,

Why is Networking Why is Networking Important? Important?

You can find out the information that you need

Could lead to a job:◦“It’s not what you know, or who you

know, but who knows YOU and will refer you”

Increase knowledge/personal development

Opportunities that you didn’t realize

Fun factFun fact

There are 7 billion people in the world. If you met each person for 1 second, it would take 32 years to meet everyone!

How do you Network?How do you Network?

Some ways to network: ◦Attend events◦Get Involved ◦Social Media –Linkedin◦Talk to people you meet at WACRAO! “Share” rather than “Sell”

http://comerecommended.com/blog/2011/09/15/50-tips-for-networking-in-college/

Tips to remember when Tips to remember when Networking Networking

Be yourself Get out of your comfort zone Participate on campus, in your

community Be confidentServe on a WACRAO committee!

http://comerecommended.com/blog/2011/09/15/50-tips-for-networking-in-college/

Tips to remember when Tips to remember when Networking (Continued) Networking (Continued)

•Arrive early

•Talk to others

•Find passionate people

•Stay in touch (Facebook is great at this!)

http://comerecommended.com/blog/2011/09/15/50-tips-for-networking-in-college/

How can you be effective? How can you be effective?

COMMUNICATE!

Communication Communication • Networking involves both verbal

and nonverbal communication

• The art of listening

Verbal Communication Verbal Communication • Take the initiative to approach people

and introduce yourself

• Don’t overwhelm people with too much information, but provide them with key information

• Be prepared to introduce general topics as a way to start the conversation.

JEFJEF

JobsEducationFamily/friends

Nonverbal Nonverbal Communication Communication

WHAT TO DO:• Be positive in tone, up-beat• Keep eye contact –cultural

differences• Be aware of your body language• Handshake

Listening Listening • Active Listening – 80% listening, 20%

talking • Keep an open mind• Do not cut people off• Wait to respond with a question

WHAT TO DO:

• Just hear the communication• Listen with compassion• Look for the best in people

READY FOR SPEED READY FOR SPEED NETWORKING? NETWORKING?

Round 1Round 1• Break into pairs

(go to someone you don’t know)

• Do the following1.Introduce yourself and your hometown.2.What would be 3 adjectives that would

describe you and why? 3.Based on what you learn from your

partner’s answer to the question, follow up with a separate question.

Round 2 Round 2 What did you major in college?

What made you choose your major?

Round 3 Round 3 What is something that you accomplished over the last year and are most proud of?◦Why?

How did you reach your goal?

Round 4 Round 4

If you could travel to any place in the

world, where would it be and why?

Round 5 Round 5 What was your first job or volunteer experience?

How did you get the job?What skills did you develop on the job that helps you today?

TIPS on Networking TIPS on Networking Etiquette Etiquette

Keep your hands free to shake hands

Carry a drink in your left hand so your right hand isn’t wet and clammy from the sweaty glass

Put your name tag on the left side of your body so it isn’t covered when you’re shaking hands

Stand near food or dessert table where people are lingering and eating

http://www.culpwrit.com/2009/11/23/10-tips-for-networking-etiquette/

TIPS on Networking TIPS on Networking Etiquette Etiquette

Women should extend their hand to men first, allowing them to control whether they are comfortable with the exchange

To politely leave a conversation, introduce the person you’re talking with to someone else

If you’re the first to arrive at a table for dinner, wait behind your chair or mingle until everyone is present before sitting down

http://www.sideroad.com/Business_Etiquette/networking-etiquette.html

TIPS on Networking TIPS on Networking Etiquette Etiquette

Business cards –

◦ Have a supply of business cards easily accessible – never dig into your purse, fumble or make people wait while you pull out your card

◦ Present your card in a manner that demonstrates it is worth something

◦ Make sure the typing is facing upwards and towards the other person

◦ When receiving a business card, take time to look at it especially if involved in an international interaction

http://www.culpwrit.com/2009/11/23/10-tips-for-networking-etiquette/

Things to Remember Things to Remember Be confident and be yourself

Keep in touch –make notes on business card about person you met

Use the rest of the conference to meet others or follow-up with someone you met and were building rapport with