Networking Skills Workshop
Date and Time
Location
University Centre Room 442
Details
Learning Outcomes:
Through participating and completing this workshop, participants will:
- Broaden their understanding of the importance of networking
- Learn the importance of sharing contacts
- Receive insights on how to refresh, build and make the most of the networks they already have, both virtually and in-person
- Acquire the tools required to make an impact on contacts that may open doors
- Learn tools and techniques to plan and better prepare for networking opportunities
Key Topic Areas:
The Importance of Networking
- The value of a network
- Strength of weak ties
- Introducing others
- Social Media Profiles and Networking
Assessing and Building a Network
- Mapping and identifying existing networks
- Identifying networking opportunities in life and work
- Business cards: why everyone should have them and how to use them
- Networking planning and preparation
- Transactional vs. engaged networking
- Mingling and making impactful connections: The art of conversation
- Answering the questions “So what do you do?”
- Follow through and follow up
If you have any questions please contact the Step team at step@mitacs.ca.
FREE - must register online: https://step.mitacs.ca/en/workshop/2017/03/networking-skills-guelph-march-7-2017
Class Date:
Tuesday, March 7, 2017 -
8:30am to 4:30pm