Make a Connection: Speed Networking II
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Make a Connection:
Creating our Mosaic
Speed Networking
Speed Networking
Not speed dating!
Speednetworking.com
National phenomenon
Especially helpful for students, use
with our multicultural students at
UW-Stout to develop networks
OVERVIEW
Networking –meet minimum of five
new people
Communication
Speed Networking Rounds
Etiquette Tips
Loose 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?
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
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 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?
Some ways to network:
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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
Networking
Be yourself
Get out of your comfort zone
Participate on campus, in your
community
Be confident
Serve on a WACRAO committee!
http://comerecommended.com/blog/2011/09/15/50-tips-for-networking-in-college/
Tips to remember when
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?
COMMUNICATE!
Communication
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Networking involves both verbal and
nonverbal communication
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The art of listening
Verbal Communication
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Take the initiative to approach people and
introduce yourself
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Don’t overwhelm people with too much
information, but provide them with key
information
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Be prepared to introduce general topics as
a way to start the conversation.
JEF
Jobs
Education
Family/friends
Nonverbal Communication
WHAT TO DO:
• Be positive in tone, up-beat
• Keep eye contact –cultural
differences
• Be aware of your body language
• Handshake
Listening
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Active Listening – 80% listening, 20%
talking
Keep an open mind
Do not cut people off
Wait to respond with a question
WHAT TO DO:
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Just hear the communication
Listen with compassion
Look for the best in people
READY FOR SPEED
NETWORKING?
Round 1
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Break into pairs
(go to someone you don’t know)
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Do the following
1. 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
What
did you major in
college?
What made you choose your
major?
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
If you could travel to any
place in the world,
where would it be and
why?
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
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 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 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
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