Networking Beyond The Business Card

1. Networking Beyond The Business Card Presented By: Bridgette N. Borst

2. Landing the J.O.B 1. Work Experience 2. Community Involvement 3. Samples 4. Networking 5. Interview 6. POP 7. References Networking Beyond The Business Cards, BBorst

3. "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 Making connections Building relationships Networking Social Circle A business activity that links like-minded professionals for business purposes. It’s ALL about PEOPLE… Networking Beyond The Business Cards, BBorst

4. The 10 Commandments of Networking • Thou shalt not leave the house without business cards. • BE ON TIME. • Do not HIJACK the conversation. Listen. • Ditch the sales pitch. • Do your HOMEWORK. • DRESS for the job YOU want. • Do not underestimate the power of a Thank You card. • DO NOT BURN BRIDGES. • It is not all about you. • Smile, (breathe!), and offer a firm—but not vice grip—handshake! Networking Beyond The Business Cards, BBorst

5. Awkward  Awesome in 5 seconds. • 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. Networking Beyond The Business Cards, BBorst

6. Professional Online Presence

7. 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

8. Reputation. What are they saying about YOU? Google yourself. Your Brand. Your Image. The Microphone!!! Networking Beyond The Business Cards, BBorst

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