Ready for some in-person career prospecting? Good for you.
Career networking isn’t nearly as tough as you might think. After all… you’re in a roomful of people who are just as nervous and eager to make a connection as you are. Basically, that means you’ve got a whole lot in common with everyone there. So take a deep breath, and get ready to make a terrific impression at your next career networking event. In the next several Career Corner posts are some tips to get you in the flow:
Tip #2 – Look around, make eye contact, and smile.
Eye contact lets people know we’re approachable. If you come across professionals whom you might want to get to know better, give them a casual, friendly glance. (Word to the wise: "friendly glance" does not mean have a staring contest!) If they look back, maybe think up a lighthearted remark or other way to get them to start talking. In the next tip, I’ll cover what to say… so keep on reading the next posts.
And remember… Career networking isn’t nearly as tough as you might think. After all… you’re in a roomful of people who are just as nervous and eager to make a connection as you are. Basically, that means you’ve got a whole lot in common with everyone there. So take a deep breath, and get ready to make a terrific impression at your next career networking event.
Hallie Crawford
Career Coaching
