This is the tenth blog post in a series taken from my book ‘ Networking tips for busy female professionals’. Each week, we will take a tip from the book and publish it in a blog post.
Everyone at a networking event is there for a reason. Switched on networkers will be looking for ways that they can strengthen the relationship with you, by helping you. As a busy female professional you can’t afford to waste your time by having pleasant conversations that don’t achieve anything.
Before you make a request, remember to be specific and clear about what help you are after. Also think about what you can do for the other person in return. When you are asking for what you want, remember to use open questions.
Here are some questions that have worked well for me in the past:
- Who do you know, that you can recommend that I talk to?
- Who do you know, who could benefit from my services?
- I am looking for… who do you know who…?
- I am looking for a job with a …. company, doing …., who do you recommend I speak to?
Action Point:
- Next time you are at a networking meeting ask the question, ‘who do you know who…’
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