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Networking!

Networking!. Why it helps you professionally & tips for networking. Networking. M aking contact and exchanging information with other people Group settings Professional settings. Why it’s important. Create contacts Get help and information later Mutual benefits

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Networking!

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  1. Networking! Why it helps you professionally & tips for networking.

  2. Networking • Making contact and exchanging information with other people • Group settings • Professional settings

  3. Why it’s important • Create contacts • Get help and information later • Mutual benefits • Get to know other people in your field • Get to know other fields

  4. Your network • Other students • Professors • Co-workers • Professionals • People you meet

  5. Networking online • Networking happens online too • Create contacts online to expand your network and knowledge base • Mentor online • Twitter

  6. Don’t be shy! • We are young PR professionals and we all like to talk! • Do not be afraid to introduce yourself to someonenew • Be confident and smile!

  7. Watch what you say • You never know who else is listening • Don’t say something you will regret later

  8. Hand shake • Have a strong handshake • Make eye contact • Stand up when shaking hands

  9. Business Cards • Have business cards ready • You do not necessarily need to hand them out to everyone you meet, but keep in mind you never know who you will meet • Proofread • Make sure they are appropriate

  10. Elevator Speech • Know it by heart, practice it • Make it adaptable, know a few different ones • Who you are, year and major, your specialty, your results, WHY you do what you do, what you want • 30 seconds to 2 minutes

  11. Small talk • Doesn’t have to all be business • Discover mutual interests • Don’t make the conversation all about you

  12. Share contacts • Help others out • Share mutual or beneficial contacts with others

  13. Networking at events • Don’t drink too much alcohol • Wear appropriate attire for each event • Don’t stick with people you know, you’re there to meet new people • Get contact information

  14. Conferences, Tweetups, and more • Attend as many conferences as you can • You will learn tons of information and create lasting contacts • Meet people from Twitter at Tweetups • Other meetups around, like the Mashablemeetups.

  15. PRSSA National Assembly • Vote on proposed bylaw amendments • Elect the 2010–2011 National Committee • Leadership training sessions, Assembly meetings and socials

  16. PRSSA National Assembly • $60.00 registration fee • $169 a night [3-4 people a room]

  17. Etiquette Dinner and other events • Attend the etiquette dinner and reception events held at WCU. • You will learn valuable information from them!  • Know proper rules for dinner settings

  18. Follow up • Send thank you's to people after you meet them • Send a follow up e-mail • Contact them in someway • Stay in contact

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