If you are unfamiliar with networking or stil dread them time after time, fear not! There are people out there who are just as afraid or just as inexperienced as you, and like you, want to avoid awkward conversations. So, here are some tips to help you.
From:
https://www.devex.com/en/news/you-had-me-at-hello-how-to-introduce-yourself-at-a-networking-event/80523
http://www.womenunlimitedworldwide.com/networking-introductions-promoting-yourself-with-clarity-and-confidence/
The main purpose of an introduction at a networking event is to generate conversation which may lead to the development of a business relationship.
To generate a more genuine conversation with a one-sentence introduction, keep these three questions in mind:
- Who am I?
- Who do I work with, or want to work with?
- What do I help these people or organizations do?
Use this template as a guide:
I help ______ do/have/be ___________ by ______________.
(Example: I’m a strong communicator who helps microfinance organizations tell the story of how their work impacts the well-being of families in developing countries.)
Using this short introduction can help you avoid introductions that may be too long or boring, and allow other people to ask for further details of your work.
Become Memorable At A Networking Event
- Help people remember your name at business networking events: Say your first name, pause slightly, and then say your first and second name (Example: My name is Rosalind... Rosalind Hsu...)
- Add in relationship hooks: make yourself memorable by showing your personality than just your name and rank, adding an exchange of pleasantries and small talk (Example: When asked 'How was your journey here?', answering along the lines of "An easy journey and I'm hoping that the M25 behaves itself on the way home")
- Prepare some "credibility stories": Talk about stories which illustrate the length and breadth of what you do, and who you do it for, and the results you help your clients achieve. To increase credibility, always remember to send the people you met an email after the event to let them know that you enjoyed speaking to them.
Three General Steps To Take When Meeting People At A Networking Event
- Introduce yourself
- Carry the conversation
- Ask to stay in touch (swap business cards!)
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