Prepare for events
One-to-one meetings are a great way to expand your professional network, but they aren’t always easy to set up. Sometimes, huge conferences or networking events are the only realistic way to get your name out there. Unfortunately, it’s also a realistic way of getting filled with anxiety. To reduce that anxiety and make the most of every event, prepare yourself beforehand. Research who you’re likely to encounter, plan topics you want to address, memorize a list of questions to advance conversations, and have a few easy icebreakers in your back pocket. Finally, practice how you want to introduce yourself.
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One-to-one meetings are a great way to expand your professional network, but they aren’t always easy to set up. Sometimes, huge conferences or networking events are the only realistic way to get your name out there. Unfortunately, it’s also a realistic way of getting filled with anxiety. To reduce that anxiety and make the most of every event, prepare yourself beforehand. Research who you’re likely to encounter, plan topics you want to address, memorize a list of questions to advance conversations, and have a few easy icebreakers in your back pocket. Finally, practice how you want to introduce yourself.