Effective Business Networking Strategies and Etiquette Guide
Learn valuable tips and strategies to succeed in business networking, including preparing for meetings, engaging effectively, and mastering phone and email etiquette. Discover the essential steps for successful interviews and business networking, along with guidelines for cell phone usage and professional email communication. Elevate your networking game with practical advice and best practices to make lasting connections and advance your career.
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Tech 190A Week 5 Lecture Tech 190A Week 5 Lecture Soft Skills Series V
Video Module 6: Interviewing and Business Networking Four Steps to Successful Interview 1. Prepare for the interview 2. Make a good impression 3. Present a quality interview 4. Follow up and self-analysis
Business Networking The number 1 method to get a job is word of mouth
How to Prepare for Business Networking Meeting 1.Have plenty of business cards 2.Take a small notebook 3.Dress for success 4.Objective is to meet new people 5.Interact with others, not just your friends
Six Tips to Help You Become Successful at Business Networking 1.Get to the event early 2.Be positive and approachable 3.Ask questions 4.Listen to conversations before you speak 5.Do not hard sell 6.Establish connections
Video Module 9: Business Phone Etiquette Rules of Business Phone etiquette 1. Smile and be friendly 2. Always identify yourself 3. Be articulate 4. Listen closely to your callers 5. Help resolve problems 6. End call properly
Guidelines for the Use of Business Cell Phones Guidelines for the Use of Business Cell Phones 1.Never use pop or offensive sounding tones 2.Do not speak loudly 3.Turn off your phone (or put your phone in silence) during meetings 4.Use hands-free device to answer calls while driving. Obey appropriate laws.
Video Module 10: Business Email Essentials Video Module 10: Business Email Essentials Business emails must be professional Your emails reflect your work quality
Ten Rules for Business Emails Ten Rules for Business Emails 1. Be brief 2. Answer all questions 3. Use proper spelling, grammar and punctuation 4. Reply quickly 5. Do not use all caps 6. Do not leave out the message thread 7. Watch your formatting 8. Avoid sending confidential information 9. Never send libelous or offensive remarks 10.Read it before you send it
Six Steps to a Professional Email 1. Determine who will receive the email 2. Determine who to copy 3. Create a subject field 4. Write the body of the email 5. Signature block 6. Proofreading
