Networking Beyond The Business Card

Presented By: Bridgette N. Borst

Networking Beyond The Business Cards, BBorst

Networking Beyond The Business Cards, BBorst

NetworkingBuilding relationships Making connections

A business activity that links like-minded professionals for business purposes.

Social Circle

"Networking is simply the cultivating of mutually beneficial, give and take, win-win relationships. It works best, however, when emphasizing the 'give' part." -– Bob Burg, Author and Speaker

It’s ALL about PEOPLE…

Networking Beyond The Business Cards, BBorst

The 10 Commandments of Networking

1. Thou shalt not leave the house without business cards.2. BE ON TIME.3. Do not HIJACK the conversation. Listen.4. Ditch the sales pitch.5. Do your HOMEWORK.6. DRESS for the job YOU want.7. Do not underestimate the power of a Thank You card.8. DO NOT BURN BRIDGES.9. It is not all about you.10.Smile, (breathe!), and offer a firm—but not vice grip—

handshake!

BREAK THE ICE: Introduce yourself & ask questions.

Wear your name tag on the right (because you offer a right handshake).

Pass on the broccoli, pepper, and garlic!

Don’t leave the house without your business cards…ever.

Current Events, know ‘em.

Awkward Awesome in 5 seconds.

Networking Beyond The Business Cards, BBorst

ProfessionalOnline

Presence

Networking Beyond The Business Cards, BBorst

Don’t say anything online that you wouldn’t want

plastered on a billboard with your face on it.

Networking Beyond The Business Cards, BBorst

Reputation.Google yourself.

Your Brand. Your Image.

What are they saying about YOU?

The Microphone!!!

Networking Beyond The Business Cards, BBorst