It cannot be stressed enough how important
networking is to job search and career progression nowadays. Networking is a
key factor in landing meaningful employment after you graduate and can be
crucial to upward mobility in the workforce or within a company. In addition,
networking is one of the main ways to tap into the hidden job market where
approximately 80% of the jobs actually are!
In order to build and maintain your network you
should keep in contact with those you meet and attend networking events
whenever possible, whether they are offered through your department at school,
through Career Services, by your current employer, or by professional
associations in your field.
There are certain things to keep in mind while at
networking events so I will offer you my 2 cents on some important tips …
Communication Etiquette:
- Use good body language: Maintain good posture, eye contact, and use a strong handshake
- Let your voice convey energy, enthusiasm and interest as you speak
- Make sure to read the person’s business card before putting it away
- Engage in a few minutes of non-business related small-talk
- Stand when being approached
- Listen attentively
Dress Etiquette:
- Always dress appropriately and professionally. Here are a few tips:
Women
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Men
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Wear comfortable shoes and hosiery to complement
your outfit
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Always wear an undershirt
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Keep hair and nails clean and neat
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Keep hair and nails clean and neat
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Wear natural looking makeup and keep it to a
minimum
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Don’t wear ankle socks or light coloured socks
with a dark coloured suit (or vice versa)
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Don’t overpower your appearance with heavy
scents (also, keep in mind that many places are becoming ‘scent-free’ and do
not permit the use of perfumes)
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Don’t overpower your appearance with heavy
scents (also, keep in mind that many places are becoming ‘scent-free’ and do
not permit the use of colognes)
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Wear appropriate jewellery
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Wear appropriate jewellery
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Don’t wear tank tops with thin straps
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Show a clean cuff: don’t wear a short sleeved
shirt with your suit
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Dining Etiquette:
Certain behaviour is deemed appropriate in
different cultural, social and/or professional situations. Your ability to
behave appropriately in various situations will demonstrate a sense of competence,
and will likely create credibility. Here are some basic dining etiquette tips
to follow if your networking event involves a sit down meal:
- Eat to your left, drink to your right
- Start with utensils furthest away from you and work your way in
- Pass food from left to right
- Taste food before you season it
- Try a little of everything on your plate
- Your napkin rests on your lap until the end of the meal
- Wait until you are all served before beginning to eat
- Your idle hand should sit on your lap
- Chew with your mouth closed
- Thank your host(s)
Here is an example of formal dining table set-up that you might find at a networking event in which dinner is served (refer to above tips for how to approach this set-up):
Here are some additional tips for networking events in general...
The Elevator Pitch:
Prepare an ‘elevator pitch’ prior to the
networking event so that you always have something to start a conversation
with. This is a short (about 30 seconds) speech about who you are, what you do,
and what your future plans are. This is a great way to break the ice with other
professionals at the event and can usually turns into a more in-depth
conversation. You may find you have something in common with the person you are
speaking with and right there you have most likely added someone to your
network! Here is a great article by Forbes magazine that summarizes how to
prepare an effective elevator pitch.
After the event:
Maintain the network that you have worked hard to
build by keeping a database or file so you can keep track of everyone you meet.
Write a few notes on the back of the person’s business card so that you will
remember what you talked about. Keep in contact with your network so they don’t
forget about you. You might offer to take them out to coffee to catch up every
6 months or so. Even if you just send them a quick/short email once in a while
(or a link to an article you think they would be interested in – again, keep it
professional!)…you never know what opportunities might come across their desk
that they think you would be interested in.
Here is a great article by QuickandDirtyTips.com
about networking etiquette that you might find helpful as well!
Happy networking :)
Jami Coughler, Senior Career Assistant
4th Year Public Health [Honours] '14
BA: Sociology, Criminology Concentration [Honours] '11
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