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pNetworking events can be nerve-wracking. /p
pYou?re in a room with a bunch of people you don?t know and you have to make conversation or risk looking like a wallflower. But just because networking events can make you uncomfortable or nervous doesn?t mean you shouldn?t attend. On the contrary?it can be great practice!/p
pHere are some tips on how to make your next networking event a success:/p
h3Mingle/h3
pThe worst a href="http://freelanceswitch.com/freelance-news/commentary-analysis/how-to-make-the-most-out-of-a-conference-or-expo/"networkers/a are those who attend events with their friends and then talk to only their friends all night. It?s one of my pet peeves?you don?t get a second chance to make a first impression. So If I see a group of people off to the side of the room talking only to themselves for an hour, I get turned off. I want to a href="http://freelanceswitch.com/freelance-marketing/networking-with-freelancers/"talk to people/a who are open to making new connections, not people who are using the networking event as their own private social gathering./p
h3Dress the Part/h3
pYou want to look like you belong there, so leave the hoodie and sneakers at home./p
blockquotepYou won?t make an impression (at least, not a good one) if you look dishevelled, disorganized, or overly casual. But also pick something that makes you feel good?a great dress or those new shoes you?ve been wanting to wear will help you exude confidence in what can be an uncomfortable setting.?a href="http://www.thedailymuse.com/job-search/9-tips-for-navigating-your-first-networking-event/"TheDailyMuse/a/p/blockquote
pYou don?t have to go out and buy a business suit, but be mindful of looking presentable. Dirty fingernails and smelly jeans are a turn off. You want to put your best foot forward, and the first thing people judge you on is your appearance.span id="more-29701"/span/p
h3Bring Business Cards/h3
pI always feel like a real loser when people ask me for my a href="http://freelanceswitch.com/finding/business-card-promotion/"business card/a and I forgot to bring them or I ran out. Get yourself a nifty little business card carrying case and keep it stocked?something that?s easy to slip into your purse or your pocket./p
h3Know How to Explain What You Do/h3
pa href="http://freelanceswitch.com/freelance-news/commentary-analysis/what-do-you-do/"?What do you do??/a is the most frequently asked question at a networking event. Have your spiel down pat and keep it short. If people are interested, they?ll ask you to elaborate./p
h3Be a Good Listener/h3
blockquotepDoes striking up a conversation with a complete stranger fill you with dread? The solution is simple ? just ask them something about themselves. People love to talk about themselves, so questions like ?what do you do?? and ?where do you work?? are simple and effective ways to get a conversation started at a networking event. ?a href="http://networkingstrategyguide.com/post/17000186206/networkingevent"NetworkingStrategyGuide/a/p/blockquote
pThe most annoying thing I can think of when talking to a stranger (well, anyone in fact) is one-upmanship. While it?s tempting to make connections with a complete stranger, try to avoid taking over the conversation and making it all about you. Instead, really listen to what the person is saying and ask questions. You will learn a lot more about someone with your mouth shut and your ears open than the other way around./p
h3Get Around the Small Talk/h3
pAsk open-ended a href="http://freelanceswitch.com/freelance-news/commentary-analysis/community-questions/"questions/a to get beyond small talk./p
blockquotepThe goal here is to always ask people questions that can?t be answered with a simple yes or no. Pick questions that demand a real answer, like, ?How has your industry changed in the past 10 years?? ?What are your customers asking for the most?? and ?Why do you think that is???a href="http://mashable.com/2011/09/20/networking-tips/"Mashable/a/p/blockquote
h3Make Eye Contact/h3
pIt?s always uncomfortable when you are talking to someone, especially someone you just met, and they?re constantly looking around and over your shoulder. That?s when I can tell the conversation is over. And I walk away from the person offended./p
h3Follow Up/h3
pDon?t put all of those business cards you collected in a drawer and forget about them. Follow up! Did you meet someone you really connected with? Remind them that you exist and see if you can make the relationship more meaningful./p
blockquotepSend your new contact an email telling him or her it was pleasure to meet them at the event, what you learned from the conversation, and why you think it would be good to keep in touch.?a href="http://www.mediabistro.com/prnewser/five-tips-on-how-to-network-at-social-events_b957"MediaBistro/a/p/blockquote
pPerhaps you could meet for lunch or a coffee sometime during the week. Don?t let a potentially great new contact fall by the wayside just because you are too lazy to follow up./p
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