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how to Network
Category: Career
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kazu27  says:
11/11/09
Hi, everyone.
I am going to a Career Fair where I have a chance to meet professionals from Media industry.

When I go to these kinds of networking event, I usually don`t know well how to start the conversation.
I mean I can introduce myself but how can I keep the conversation going well and hopefully get a job interview??

Any advice is appreciated :)
Wilde
Wilde says:
11/23/09
Hello,

Philip Wilde here.

The key to networking is to:
-Always approach your target with confidence and a smile. (This allows for a friendly and mutully supportive vibe)
-Always ask qualifying questions to break the ice. (What are their interests, where re they from, what industry, how long, etc.)
-Be indirect about what you want. (i.e. I really enjoy talking to people, organizing, planning, etc. ) Never say I want to be an event planner, etc., It takes away from possible openings.
-Ask what qualities they seek in the employee.
-Always have a n interest in long term work.

-Stay casual and create a dialogue.
-Ask for a business card: when they give you a card, ask questions about them and write non the card any reminders from the conversation. (i.e lives in Wyoming, likes fishing, etc.)
-Always have a pen.

-Never lose eye contact.

-Phil
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kazu27
kazu27 says:
11/23/09
thank you so much for the detailed advice!!
I will definitely keep all these in mind from now on.
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azhure
azhure says:
11/25/09
Don`t drink coffee right before you talk to someone (coffee breath) and brings mints. And always remember that you are the best - even if you aren`t you can fool yourself into believing it and improve your body language, calm your nerves, and more easily convince people that you are the best. Good luck!!!!
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kazu27
kazu27 says:
11/26/09
True coffee breath isn´t good.....I will switch to orange juice on the important day :)
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