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Hello, My Name is...Networking tips and strategies
Whether you are looking for a job or making connections for business, networking is extremely important. But, it's not easy for everyone to walk up to complete strangers, introduce themselves and strike up a conversation.
I read an article that offers several tips for making networking and speaking engagements easier. Many of these are good tricks to the trade, and will instill confidence if you are nervous or unsure about how to operate in an uncomfortable situation.
What's important to remember is that practice makes perfect. First of all, be sure to set goals for yourself and what you want to accomplish at a networking or speaking engagement. Always practice how to introduce yourself and what you plan on saying to an individual or audience.You can also consider the possibility of taking a public speaking class or attend Toastmasters courses as well.
Also, the more you do it, the easier it will be. So if you stumble or things don't work our as well as you had hoped, don't shy away from going out there and trying again.
Before you know it, making those connections and standing out in a crowd will be second nature.
Posted by Don Boone on July 29, 2008 at 3:54 PM
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