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Talk less, listen more
- Ask people to introduce themselves. Think of commonalities among group members and highlight those when you’re making introductions.
- Ask thoughtful questions and listen carefully to how others respond.
- Having conversation starters at the ready can make small talk more palatable.
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Be strategic with your time
When choosing which sessions to attend, consider this:
- A session should fulfill either a content goal (should be educational) or
- It should fulfill an interpersonal goal (you want to meet or support the person who is presenting).
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Get the most out of a conference
Do:
- Focus on how networking is good for your career
- When choosing a sessions, consider whether you’ll learn something or meet someone new
- Create networking situations where you feel comfortable.
Don’t:
- Spend all of your time with cow...
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Attending conferences
Conferences are overwhelming: the rush of presentations, conversations, and potential meet-ups, and it can make it tough for you if you want to find focus.
But skipping them isn't the best solution: you’re missing out on the benefits of networking.
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Pre-introduce yourself
Think about the people you would like to get to know and then carve out time to accomplish that goal:
- A few before the conference, make a 'priority wish list' of people you’d like to meet.
- Send those people an email introducing yourself and asking to meet; if possible, get an ...
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Change your mindset
See networking from a different perspective: You’re not just networking because you should; you’re doing it because it’s good for your career.
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Notes On Small Talk
- The goal of small talk is to build a bridge between people. Subject is irrelevant, as long as you have one.
- Focus on what you'd like to learn about others and things you enjoy talking about.
- Ask follow-up questions and listen betwe...
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