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Join Clinton Walker, YPG Rep in Nottingham & Derby, for insights on the power of networking. Learn how to leverage connections, maintain professionalism, and utilize social platforms effectively. Build lasting alliances to advance your career and business!
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Welcome! Your host: Clinton Walker YPG Rep – Nottingham & Derby
Housekeeping • Fire exits • Toilets
What is networking? • About who you know, not what you know • Critical to success in business & career • Forging alliances for now & the future
Using it to your advantage • Share ideas • Be economical with contact • Don’t try to juggle too many contacts • Always ask for advice – be clear! • Maintain a professional image
Using it to your advantagecont. • Treat contacts as you’d like to be treated • Be consistent • don’t project the personality you are not • Finally … BE POSITIVE!
Excellent networking attributes • Keeping in touch • Maintaining a mutual balance • Building bridges continuously • Always generating contacts • Being open and approachable
Well-known networking sites • Facebook • MySpace • Bebo Business-specific sites • LinkedIn • Ecademy
Questions ? • Time for some active networking …