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NETWORKING 101Welcome to
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Networking
Reality of the Current Market
Personal Introduction(Verbal Commercial, Elevator Speech, 15 Second Pitch)
WHO YOU ARE (Name and Program) My name is . . . and I am currently a (insert major) student at
the University of Calgary.
WHAT ARE YOU DOING (Snapshot of what makes you unique) I am very interested in . . .
WHAT DO YOU WANT (What are you asking for) I am at this event to . . . And I am interested in meeting some
new people and learning about networking.
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Now it’s your turn
THE HANDSHAKE
Are you one of these?The GripperThe Limp FishThe ClamThe George W.The LingererThe Double Gripper
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Let’s practice Hello, my name is… Shake hands with as many people as you
can in the next 5 minutes Notice the different types of handshakes.
What different impressions did they make on you?
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Additional TipsKeep attentive
Approach groups of three, not groups of two; approach and stand quietly for 1 – 2 seconds…make eye contact and enter
Keep up-to-date on current events so you can “small talk”
Ask quality questions . . . . listen more than you speak AND Have fun!
Quality Questions
What do you do? What are you taking? What do you enjoy
about your job? What’s going on in the
____ field? How long have you
been...? How did you get into
that field?
Putting it all together
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Dressing for the occasionBusiness Business Casual Casual (Fridays)
- Suit (solid color - navy or dark grey)
- Long sleeve shirt (white or coordinated with the suit)
- Leather belt - Tie (Windsor knot)- Dark socks, conservative
leather shoes - Little or no jewelry - Neat, professional hairstyle - Limit the aftershave
- Khaki or dark pants- Neatly pressed dress shirt- Polo/golf shirts are appropriate
if you know the environment is casual
- Leather belt and leather shoes- Conservative watch- When in doubt, err on the side
of caution
- Keep it classy… still. This is not the same thing as “casual”
- Be conscientious of your environment
- What to avoid: Sandals, ripped pants, shorts, hats, anything dirty or wrinkled, anything too revealing (deep V’s or low-rise jeans)
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Dressing for the occasionBusiness Business Casual Casual (Fridays)
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Dressing for the occasionBusiness Business Casual Casual (Fridays)
- Pant or skirt suit (neutral colours)
- Coordinated blouse in a neutral colour
- Natural makeup- Leather belt - Hosiery is a MUST- Closed toe dress shoes (no
platform shoes or sandals)- Conservative and simple
jewelry- Neat, professional hairstyle- Limit the amount of
perfume/fragrance worn
- Khaki, dark or grey pants- Neatly pressed blouse with
buttons done up and tucked in- Leather belt and closed toe
shoes; flat or moderate heel- Conservative and simple
jewelry (don’t be afraid of a touch of colour)
- Avoid sleeveless tops and flip flops in the summer
- This is not the same as weekend casual; no sweat pants, hoodies or strappy tank tops!
- Jeans are ok…but must not be ripped, faded or too slim
- What to avoid: Sandals, ripped pants, shorts, hats, flip flops, exposed tank tops, anything dirty or wrinkled, anything too revealing
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Dressing for the occasionBusiness Business Casual Casual (Fridays)
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Dressing for the occasionSemi-Formal - Women- Conservative & classy but dressier than the
every day business attire- Avoid short hems (anything shorter than a
few inches above the knee)- Mid level neckline (avoid low neck line)- Dress or skirt paired with a dressy top or
blouse- Strapless tops or dresses should be avoided
for business functions- Silk, velvet, cashmere or high quality
polyester fabrics preferred - Heeled shoes (no platform); metallic or
leather shoe is a good choice
Semi-Formal – Men- Leave the tux at home- Keep it simple and with suit: a nice suit is the
ideal wardrobe piece for a semi-formal event- If we are to get technical, day semi-formal
calls for a grey or lighter suit and an evening semi-formal calls for a darker suit
- Combine the suit with a pressed dress shirt and a tie. Play with the patterns on shirts
- Do not underdress. No polo shirts or jeans.
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Food and drink etiquette
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Food Drinks- Eat before the event if you’re hungry. Food at
networking sessions are meant to be a snack, not a meal.
- Avoid messy foods. You never know what will be served but if you are able to keep one hand free, that is ideal.
- Don’t head for the food table with a large group of friends. Space it out. Try to avoid juggling food.
- Hold your food in your left hand & have a cocktail napkin handy.
- Hold your drink in your left hand. You want to have your right one available (and not wet or cold) to shake hands with.
- If alcoholic drinks are what’s on the menu, know your limit. Keep it to 1 or 2 drinks. Yes, open bars are nothing to put your nose up to but you’re here to network.
Closing the dealEvery interaction is an opportunityBe direct!Ask for a card … and use it
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Ways to follow upConnect on Linked InSend an emailMake an appearanceMake a call
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Follow-up e-mail (reminder)Good Morning David,It was a pleasure to meet you at last night’s Networking Gala. I was inspired by your story of working your way up from a Communications Assistant to the Director of HR at Telus. I hope that we have the opportunity to cross paths again in the future.Sincerely,Colleen Bangs3rd year, BA – English Literature studentUniversity of Calgary
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Follow-up e-mail (action item)Good Morning David,It was really good to meet you at last night’s Networking Gala. You mentioned that there might be some summer opportunities in your department that I might be interested in so I have attached my resume for your reference and will keep my eye on your HR site.I hope you enjoy the Stamps game this weekend!Sincerely,Colleen Bangs3rd year, BA – English Literature studentUniversity of Calgary ucalgary.ca/careers
Moving on …What’s the worst that can happen?
Be patient Follow through on your word Keep a mental inventory for next time
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THANK YOU!And that’s a wrap ….
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