Here are some tips to help you interact with people at networking events.
Give a firm handshake.
When you meet someone for the first time, give a firm handshake.
Avoid grabbing their hands too loosely or squeezing it too hard.
Remember people's name?
It can be hard to remember the names of everyone you meet at a networking event.
One way to do this is to repeat someone's name after they tell it to you.
And when you get the business card, you can write something on it to help you remember them.
How should you shake someone's hand when you meet them?
When meeting someone for the first time, it's important to give a firm handshake.
What can I help you remember? Someone's name?
Avoid gripping their hands too loosely or squeezing it too hard.
When you meet someone for the first time, it's important to give a firm handshake.
Keep an open posture.
Keep an open posture in order to appear friendly and approachable.
This means you should keep your back straight and avoid crossing your arms.
A closed posture can show shyness or unfriendlyness.
Be brife
It's good to begin a conversation with small talk, but don't take too long to get to the point.
People lose interest quickly. So be specific and avoid giving too many details.
Maintain your social media profile.
Your social media profile is an essential networking tool.
Like your business card. It shows your personal brand.
After an event, people look at your social media profile to learn about your professional skills and experiences.
So make sure that it is updated and reflects the best side of yourself.
What should you do to appear easy to approach?
Keep an open posture in order to appear friendly and easy to approach.
It's good to begin a conversation with small talk, but don't take too long to get to the point.
Keep an open posture in order to appear friendly and approachable.
Your social media profile is an essential networking tool.