Career Corner Career Networking - Shining at In-Person Events - Tip #1 - Hallie Crawford

Career Corner Career Networking - Shining at In-Person Events - Tip #1 Ready for some in-person career prospecting? Good for you. Career networking isnt nearly as tough as you might think. After all youre in a roomful of people who are just as nervous and eager to make a connection as you are. Basically, that means youve got a whole lot in common with everyone there. So take a deep breath, and get ready to make a terrific impression at your next career networking event. In the next several Career Corner posts are some tips to get you in the flow: Tip #1 Prepare your elevator speech. In marketing, an elevator speech refers to the brief overview of a product or service and how it benefits the customer. In this case, this is about your career so the product is you, and the customer is your future employer. Plan what youre going to say ahead of time write it down on a note card. Make it snappy and upbeat, informative and easy to understand. Practice your elevator speech on family members and friends until it rolls off your tongue really easily. Make it memorable! This is what youll say to people who ask you what you do. For more tips and tools to help you find your ideal career, visit my free career articles page. Good luck! Hallie Crawford Work/Life Balance Coach