{"id":2091,"date":"2017-09-19T13:18:29","date_gmt":"2017-09-19T13:18:29","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/careerplanning.me.holycross.edu\/?p=2091"},"modified":"2017-09-19T13:18:29","modified_gmt":"2017-09-19T13:18:29","slug":"event-recap-senior-and-alumni-networking-night","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.holycross.edu\/careerplanning\/2017\/09\/19\/event-recap-senior-and-alumni-networking-night\/","title":{"rendered":"EVENT RECAP: Senior and Alumni Networking Night"},"content":{"rendered":"

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By Anthony\u00a0Saltarelli ’18,\u00a0Nerelly Checo ’18<\/p>\n

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On Monday, September 14, the Center for Career Development hosted a Senior Alumni Networking Event with guest speaker, Jodi Smith.\u00a0For those of you who could not make it, here are 8\u00a0memorable takeaways<\/strong>:<\/h4>\n
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    Always have a conversation starter ready.<\/strong><\/h3>\n

    \u2022\u00a0Jodi referred to this as a \u201csnippet\u201d. It\u2019s a short, unique sentence about yourself, which provokes further conversation. For example: \u201cHi I\u2019m Alex and I just launched my first iPhone app!\u201d<\/li>\n

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    Give a firm handshake.<\/strong><\/h3>\n

    \u2022\u00a0Always remember that anything more than three shakes is considered creepy and maintain eye contact during the handshake. The tip to having a firm handshake is making sure that the web between your thumb and index finger is also touching their web.<\/li>\n

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    Looking to make an exit from a conversation? Avoid saying \u201cExcuse me, I\u2019m going to the bathroom\u201d.<\/strong><\/h3>\n

    \u2022\u00a0Nobody needs to know that you\u2019re going to to the bathroom. In addition, saying \u201cExcuse me, I\u2019m going to get another drink\u201d may cause the person to follow you or ask you for a drink. Simply saying \u201cexcuse me\u201d is sufficient enough.<\/li>\n

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    Be a lion going for the wildebeest.<\/strong> Circle them and pick who interests you the most.<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n
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    Do your homework before arriving to the networking event.<\/strong><\/h3>\n

    \u2022\u00a0Know the dress code, whether food will be served, who is going to be at the event, modes of transportation and length of trip, availability of parking, etc.
    \n\u2022 Make sure to know the rank of whoever you are speaking to — you wouldn\u2019t want to be caught talking poorly about the CEO to the CEO!<\/li>\n

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    Always wear your name tag on your right side.<\/strong><\/h3>\n

    \u2022\u00a0Place your name tag\u00a0closer to your shoulder. When you shake someone\u2019s hand, you always use your right arm. Therefore, naturally, the other person\u2019s eyes will follow your arm right up to your name tag.<\/li>\n

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    End the conversation gracefully.<\/strong><\/h3>\n

    \u2022\u00a0Jodi emphasized two things in terms of ending a conversation. It is important to always ask for a business card<\/strong> because this is your way of maintaining a connection with them outside of the event. She recommends that upon arriving home, you should write the date, who this person is and what was discussed with this person. This ensures that you can write an email or handwritten note to the person that includes details that shows you remember them (it also helps them remember you so it\u2019s a win-win situation).<\/p>\n

    \u2022\u00a0As humans, sometimes our memory fails us. Watch out for ending the conversation with the common phrase \u201cIt was a pleasure to meet you\u201d. You may have met the person in the past before and simply forgotten. Avoid embarrassing moments<\/strong> like these by simply saying \u201cit was a pleasure speaking<\/em> with you\u201d.<\/li>\n

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    Always follow up!<\/strong><\/h3>\n

    \u2022\u00a0Regardless of whether the person holds a job in an industry or workplace that specifically interests you, you don\u2019t know who their connections may be.<\/p>\n

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    By Anthony\u00a0Saltarelli ’18,\u00a0Nerelly Checo ’18 On Monday, September 14, the Center for Career Development hosted a Senior Alumni Networking Event with guest speaker, Jodi Smith.\u00a0For those of you who could not make it, here are 8\u00a0memorable takeaways: Always have a conversation starter ready. \u2022\u00a0Jodi referred to this as a \u201csnippet\u201d. It\u2019s a short, unique sentence … <\/p>\n

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