The Met Club's Top Tips for Networking
SET A GOAL PRIOR TO THE EVENT
HAVE A PRE PLANNED SYNOPSIS OF YOUR COMPANY (Who, What, Why, When)
DRESS FOR SUCCESS (20 SECS TO MAKE A 1ST IMPRESSION)
WEAR YOUR NAME BADGE ON RIGHT HAND SIDE
BE PROFESSIONAL & ENTHUSIASTIC
HAVE A FIRM HANDSHAKE
SMILE & MAINTAIN GOOD EYE CONTACT
SPEND TIME WITH PEOPLE YOU DON’T KNOW
REPEAT THE OTHER PERSONS NAME 3 TIMES
ASK QUESTIONS & BE A GOOD LISTENER
BUILD RELATIONSHIPS
DON’T EXPECT BUSINESS IMMEDIATELY – BUILD A RAPPORT AND MEET AT THE NEXT MEETING
ONLY COLLECT BUSINESS CARDS YOU NEED
FOLLOW UP YOUR CONTACTS
SHOW UP EARLY, STAY LATE!
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