NETWORKING SKILLS: how to build professional relationships for your career

AGENGA 1 prepare. 2 connect. 3 follow-up.

PREPARE.

CONNECT.

FOLLOW-UP.

Communication Etiquette Professional communications Basics: don't use slang, write clearly, be precise and to the point with your message Communicate for your audience what do THEY need or want vs. what do you want to tell them Emails Beware of reply all and 'ALL PEOPLE' distribution lists DON’T WRITE IN CAPS Use subject header and start with a proper greeting (Dear [Title] [Name]) Only copy people who need to know Phone etiquette Keep personal calls to a minimum Don't talk loudly 

Know yourself, grow yourself – through networking: Who am I Where am I Where am I going Your brand should always reflect you.

learning process. 1 prepare. 3 follow-up. 2 connect.

YOUR NEXT STEPS.

LinkedIn profile: create/revise, ask 5 different people for feedback, revise Networking Playlist: watch, talk with friends about it. Networking coaching: sign up, do some networking, get coached.