1. 2014 Networking on the Introvert’s Side of the Room Michele Marut 10.9.14 #GHC14 2014

2. Credit: http://www.flickr.com/photos/interlace- invent/3554085872/sizes/l/in/photostream/ A typical networking event

3. 2014 Introverts  Are everywhere  Prefer small groups  Recharge alone

4. 2014 Credits: UX Stencil © Todd Zazelenchuk & Elizabeth Boling Tech activities leverage introvert traits

5. 2014 Networking  Many uses  Relies on relationships Methods of finding jobs – Bureau of Labor Statistics

6. 2014 Dunbar’s number Maximum number of people with which we can maintain relationships 150 = = 10 people

7. 2014 FOUR WAYS INTROVERTS CAN BUILD THEIR NETWORK

8. 2014 1. Engage in online communities

9. 2014 Caroline’s Network Caroline Jarrett Jakob Nielsen Gerry Gaffney Ginny Redish Mark Barratt Lou Rosenfeld Whitney Quesenbery

10. 2014 Tips for engaging in online communities  Jump in  Post during events  Share your knowledge

11. 2014 Credits: AIGA Philly 2. Attend low key events

12. 2014 Tips for attending low key events  Go casual  Bring your favorite people  Step away (if you need to recharge)

13. 2014 3. Attend Activity Based Events

14. 2014 Tips for attending activity-based events  Pick fun things  Act early  Look for activities within conferences

15. 2014 Credits: @nycupa 4. Volunteer at the event

16. 2014 Tips for volunteering at events  Work the sign-in table  Chat with volunteers  Use your backstage pass

17. 2014 NOT DONE YET …. REMEMBER TO MAINTAIN THE NETWORK

18. 2014 Offer your resources! The more you trade, the better your chances of victory. Even if it is not your turn, you should offer trades to the current player! - Settlers of Catan game rules Settlers of Catan Credit: http://engtech.wordpress.com/2007/01/15/settlers-of-catan-board-game-is-coming-to-xbox-live-arcade/

19. 2014 Do…  Engage in on-line communities  Attend more low-key events  Choose events with activities  Volunteer at the event Remember!  Always offer your resources  Feel free to step away from the group

20. 2014 Resources  Find Events −College alumni chapters −Meet-up.com /Eventbrite – start-up, tech, ux, etc… −Professional Groups  Books/Sites −Never Eat Alone: And Other Secrets to Success, One Relationship at a Time by Keith Ferrazzi and Tahl Raz −The Power of Introverts by Susan Cain

21. 2014 THANK YOU!

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