Tips For The Effective 2 Minute Networker by Rhonda L. Sher
Avoid talking with people you already know
Wear your nametag on the right hand side
Make eye contact, smile and shake hands
Ask open ended questions
Be sincere
Be prepared to tell your story in 30 seconds or less
Do not spend more than 10 minutes with one person
Remember your reason for being at an event, to meet and make contact, NOT SELL
Know what you want to get out of a networking event. Have a goal
Be prepared to follow-up within a day or two with a call or card.
Play matchmaker and introduce others
Be welcoming to all who approach you.
Ask for someone’s card after you have spoken with them.
Do not hand yours out without being asked for it.
Have fun.
Look for people who seem to know a lot of people. They can help introduce you
to others.
Seek out the people in charge.
Donate a gift to the raffle.
Be friendly.
Avoid talking with people you already know
