Networking Beyond The Business Card
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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.
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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