Networking Tips - Part II

November 21, 2007

Here are the things you need to know to maximize your networking efforts:

• Perfect your elevator pitch
Prepare and rehearse your one-minute “introduction speech” in advance. This breaks the ice and also serves as a good conversation-starter.
Resources: Learn more about crafting a great elevator pitch here. Need inspiration? Read successful elevator pitches and tweak your own at YourElevatorPitch.com.

• Be a joiner
Join professional trade groups. Volunteer. Become actively involved in your industry associations. Make a name for yourself; don’t hide behind the scenes.
Resources: You can join local chapters of Fast Company magazine’s Company of Friends group to stay connected, or more freelance-oriented groups like Guru.com, where you can find work and search for freelancers to work for you.

• Give before you get
Remember that networking is a two-way street. Be ready to reciprocate. Kevin Spacey’s Hollywood agent character said it best in the film “Swimming with Sharks:” You’ve got to give action to get action!”
Resources: Don’t dismiss the power of social networking websites like Friendster and Knowmentum. These can be a source of great connections.

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One Response to “Networking Tips - Part II”

  1. scottbradley on November 22nd, 2007 7:08 am

    3 great key points to networking.

    I think the one I resonate most with is giving before you get.

    If you are one who always just takes from others, no one will want to be your friend… finding the happy balance between giving and receiving is crucial to networking success!

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