Networking
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Why do you network?
Why do you network? Have you ever asked yourself that question? Do you do it because you think you should be? or because everyone else does? Stop. Think. Breathe. Write a list of…
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Conversation Starters: Hobbies
Hobbies can be another great conversation starter, along with “what do you like to do in your free time?”. Hobbies are wide-ranging and varied and some can be more mainstream than others. If…
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An Introduction to LinkedIn [Part 2]
So you have signed up on LinkedIn (you can read part 1 here) – now what? Network You can use Linkedin to connect with people you know. You know the rule – write…
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An Introduction to LinkedIn [Part 1]
We had an “introduction to LinkedIn” training session at work this week. LinkedIn is not new. It has been around for 15 years! There are 300k legal professionals in the UK on LinkedIn.…
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Conversation Starters: Holidays
At this time of year, holidays are a great conversation starter whether you are talking about plans for bank holidays, half term (for those with kids) or the summer. Most people have either…
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Following Up: Post-Networking Event Follow up
The general rule is follow-up within 24 hours of meeting someone. Make it easy for yourself: Pre-schedule 30 minutes in your diary the morning after a networking event to follow up on contacts…
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Following Up: Have an “Engage List”
Have an “Engage List” If you use social media, another follow-up strategy you might find useful is engaging with them on social media. If your contact is active on social media – this…
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How to Choose a Networking Group
Choosing a business networking group to join can be daunting when faced with lots of different options. It is not always clear which will be the best investment of your time and money.…
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Following Up: Keeping in Touch
Build your network by “Keeping in Touch” For contacts that you want to”Keep in Touch” with but don’t necessarily have a reason to actively network with them, it is important to have a…
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Crafting your Elevator Pitch: What do you do?
In its most simple form The Elevator Pitch is your 15-20 seconds response to the question “What do you do?”. If you were to meet a potentially important contact for the first time…
