peter trombetti - bad networking
Post on 17-Jul-2015
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Importance of a First Impression
Your introduction is the first thing someone thinks about you
It’s a make or break moment with that potential connection
It sets the stage for all your future interactions
Networking events usually allow for only quick interactions and introductions. So don’t be one of these guys…
The Name DropperDon’t immediately go into who you know
Comes across as disingenuous.
Do you want them to remember your name? Or the people you’ve met?
The Card Dropper
Dropping your card off is not an introduction
People are not going to keep that card without knowing who you are
Comes across as rushed an impersonal
The Assumer
Don’t always hand out 2 cards to one person. It’s presumptuous and assumes they are going to pass it on
Get to know that person first, then ask them for referrals when you have established a relationship
Rambling Man
Don’t get overexcited
No one wants to hear you life’s story
Or the story of how you got to the meeting
Or how you met your spouse…
The Limp Fish
No one likes a weak handshake
It can come across as weak and/or unprofessional
Practice a firm, yet no overzealous, handshake
The Steamroller
The opposite of the limp fish, the aggressor comes across as over confident
Don’t barrel your way through the crowd and steamroll other people’s conversations
Be respectful and jump in when the moment is right
The Technology Zombie
Don’t spend all night on your phone
It comes across as aloof and unapproachable
Pay attention and leave your phone in your pocket
If you have to be available via email or phone, check it as infrequently as possible
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