I find events/seminars/training courses scary when it comes to the coffee break as this is the usual networking section. I clam up, find it hard to speak to people. once I get the courage and ask "what did you think of the speaker" or some such question I then run out of the next thing to ask and feel really paranoid. Any tips please?
2006-12-04 02:26:46 · 7 answers · asked by Rachel L 1 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
Do what everyone else does. Baffle them with bullsh*t.
They will remember you far more if you 'sound' as though you know what you mean, even if you don't yourelf!
2006-12-04 02:35:49 · answer #1 · answered by Moorglademover 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Pick someone who looks as nervous as you feel. The other thing is to remember, you may not have to see these people ever again so it doesn't really matter what you say. You could ask if they found it hard getting to the course/semina etc. or if they enjoyed it. Ask about their job roles and about the work they do and then find out how that links in with you. Plan ahead if you're really nervous but don't worry, everyone feels the same.
2006-12-04 02:30:12 · answer #2 · answered by Princesspoison 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ask them what they do for a living or do the usual british thing talk about the weather, have they found the course useful, have they been on anything else that was more useful listen to other people talking answer questions listen to what they are talking about and get some ideas for the next seminar
2006-12-04 02:32:13 · answer #3 · answered by julie t 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Stop being worried so much about how you may appear. The people you talk to have to get up and go to the bathroom in the morning just like you do. Do your best to smile and have a good time. If you are in a good mood then you will make them be in a good mood too. These people are probably just as scared of you as you are of them. They aren't going to put a gun to your head or kill your parents. It is networking. Make it fun.
2006-12-04 02:32:34 · answer #4 · answered by Think.for.your.self 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Firstly...don't ask inane questions... ask thought provoking and provocative questions that shake your fellow networkers out of the doldrums that are otherwise known as seminars/courses/events...
And remember, their brains have gone on standby as well....!
A well phrased question or statement will shake them out of their stupor and they should respond with equal relish....
2006-12-04 02:34:58 · answer #5 · answered by dawn 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need 'Networking in 90 minutes' by Lindsay Bannerman
2006-12-04 02:31:31 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
yep me too, just relax
chat about the day / weather / family / where they've travelled from etc
i think most people feel the same its just idle chit chat at the end of the day nothing to get stressed out by. It gets easier the more you do it.
2006-12-04 02:29:24 · answer #7 · answered by weizy_26 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋