My Professional Network and My Professional Identity Flashcards
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When does networking occur?
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When a group of people exchange information and contacts for professional and social purposes.
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What is networking?
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Connecting with people to build communication and relationship in person/online.
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With who must we connect?
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With everyone that has positive reputation.
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What do we have to do once we build our network?
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Maintain it.
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Why must we maintain our network?
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To remind others about us.
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What is the definition of ‘networking’?
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A group of people exchanging information for professional or social purposes to further career development, research a specific industry or request assistance with a work-related problem.
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Why does networking have a negative perception?
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Because people are suspicious of the motives behind an individual’s actions.
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Why should we connect with everyone that has positive reputation?
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Because we do not know who might be able to offer assistance in the future.
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With who can we build a network?
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Colleagues. Clients. Business associates. Classmates. Family. Friends.
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What is recommended when connecting with people?
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Creating a diverse network.
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Why should we create a diverse network?
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To gain different perspectives.
Open doors to explore.
Have more rewarding relationships.
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What does a connection require once it is made?
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Persistence.
Attention.
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Why does a connection require persistence and attention once it has been made?
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To develop in a beneficial relationship.
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What is more productive?
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A small number of connections with a shared purpose than a number of random connections.
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What must we keep in mind when making connections?
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Quality over quantity.
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How is ‘networking’ characterised?
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A skill that can be learned.
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How must we be about the events we attend?
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Selective.
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What events shall we choose more?
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Those with the most value for what we want to o achieve.
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What must we do after we choose the events with the most value for what we want to achieve?
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Homework.
Research individuals listed as attendees to prepare for the first meeting.
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Why is networking a complicated process?
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Because individuals need to build and maintain relationships with professional contacts.
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What are the benefits of netwroking?
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Industry insight.
Access to job opportunities.
Advice on topics.
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How is networking primarily used?
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As a means of career development.
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What does networking increase?
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The number of people we know.
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What does the fact that networking increases the number of people we know,mean?
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There are more people with their ear to the ground.
More people to talk about job opportunities.
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What can people form our network do for us?
Deliver referrals to people in organisations.
Provide insight to the career fields we wish to explore.
Offer advice how to ensure our CV attracts the right attention.
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What does networking enable us to do?
Access knowledge otherwise it would not be available.
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What knowledge can our networking enable us with that otherwise it would not be available?
Information about potential career paths.
Interviews.
Contacts within industries.
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How can individuals learn more about prospective employers?
By talking to people already employed by the company.
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What can employers discover, through referrals and online networking profiles?
More about prospective candidates.
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What do professional networks need to be to perform well?
Cultivated = grown.
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What does a network require to be cultivated?
A strong commitment from individuals.
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How can individuals show commitment to a network?
By devoting time and effort.
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Why should individuals devote time and effort to their network?
To ensure its success.
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How can we be proactive in our networking?
Devoting time to it everyday.
recognising it can happen anytime and anywhere.
Spending time in everyday situations at professional business events.
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Where can opportunities present?
Out at dinner.
At the pub.
At the gym.
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What should we be when opportunities present?
Careful.
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Why should we be careful when opportunities present?
To not launch into a professional pitch.
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What should we do instead of launching straight to a professional opportunity if it is inappropriate?
Develop a more personal relationship which is appropriate.
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What should we ensure when networking?
Our approach it is not too self-centred.
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What should we do when networkingg?
Take what connections have to offer.
| Make them feel good about themselves.
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Why should we make our connections feel good about themselves instead of approaching an opportunity too self-centred?
To create a positive impression.
| Boost our chances of being remembered.
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On what is networking focused?
On mutual benefit.
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What does mutual benefit mean for networking?
Two-way street.
| Whatever we put into the relationship will come back to us.
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What does a good impression to our networking produce?
Positive effects.
Remembered effects.
Repaid effects.
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What do we build when we make a good impression to our network?
Trust.
| Positive reputation.
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What do we need to prioritise to build trust with our network?
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Helping others.
Sharing knowledge.
Sharing expertise.
Put individuals in touch with another contacts.
Informing others of job opportunities.
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Why should we inform others of job opportunities?
To increase our chances of receiving similar information in return.
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What do interactions with others present?
An opportunity to expand our network.
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Where are the most professional connections formed?
At industry events.
During one-on-one meetings.
Through social media.
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Which are some of the networking platforms?
LinkedIn.
Twitter.
Google Plus.
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What do networking platforms provide?
Online meeting places.
Profiles.
Billboards.
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What can the online meeting places in online networking platforms provide?
Professionals to connect.
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What do profiles in online networking platforms provide?
Highlight of accomplishments.
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What can people find in billboards in online networking platforms?
Potential job opportunities.
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Why is LinkedIn a good online networking platform?
It is a space where individuals connect with like-minded people.
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How can individuals show their knowledge in LinkedIn?
By commenting on posts.
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What is social media?
A useful tool to make initial connections.
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How must we keep our profile in social media?
Up to date.
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How can we keep our social media profile up to date?
By recording our latest accomplishments in a summary.
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Why should we record our latest accomplishments in a summary in our social media profiles?
To reveal our personality.
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What picture should we choose for our online profile in social media?
A professional-looking profile picture.
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What must we take advantage of?
The range of groups and associations available on the platform.
People connected to our industry.
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Why should we take advantage of groups and associations available on the platform?
Because they are valuable to discuss new ideas and share the latest news.
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What do we have to keep in mind about groups on online networks?
That they are not areas for self-promotion.
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Where can self-promoting actions in online networks lead us?
Being blocked/removed.
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What shall we look for once we establish a relationship?
For an opportunity to meet face-to-face.
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How can we meet face-to-face with someone we just established a relatioship?
Invite them to lunch.
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Why shall we plan a face-to-face meeting once we establish a relationship with someone in online networking?
Because online connections are not particularly strong.
To boost the connection.
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What does a network creation need?
Preparation.
| Exploration of the reason why we decided to network.
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Why do we need to explain why we decided to network when creating a network?
To influence the choices we make throughout the process.
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What must we adopt to encourage a positive response?
An open mindset.
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How can we adopt an open mindset?
Giving people a chance to show who they are and what they do.
Showing a genuine interest in people.
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Why should we show a genuine interest in people?
To help them become more interested in us.
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How must we see netwroking?
As an opportunity.
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Why must we see networking as an opportunity?
To make our approach more genuine.
Encourage others to receive our actions.
Boosting our chances of being remembered.
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-What can we develop for netwroking?
A plan.
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How can we make a plan for netwroking?
By writing down 2/3/ clear aims
| Stating people we need to meet to achieve our goals.
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What do our aims be?
Measurable.
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Why should our aims be measurable?
To monitor the results.
To readjust where appropriate.
To stay on track and move forward.
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What must we do when contributing to discussions?
Ensure our points are relevant
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How can we ensure our points are relevant?
By staying up to date with the latest news and developments within our industry.
Exploring new ideas that can be shared with our network to prove our value.
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What must we ensure about our network?
That it sees us as dependable.
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How can we understand if our network sees us as dependable?
By following us through what we say we will do.
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How can we show integrity (excellence)?
By admitting mistakes.
| Apologising for any caused offence.
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What do we need to find whether we are networking online or in-person?
A way to stand out from the crowd.
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What must we think about to learn how to stand out from the crowd?
How to present ourselves to others.
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What can we adopt when attending professional networking events ?
The peacock approach = παγώνι.
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How can we adopt the peacock approach when attending professional networking events?
Pushing the boundaries of the dress code.
| Ensure we get noticed.
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With what must we follow the nice dress code when attending a professional networking event?
With an introduction that aims big.
Enthusiasm.
Realism.
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Where does the key to successful networking lie?
In our introductory and closing remarks.
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Why is our attempt to establish a professional relationship required?
Because we only have a few seconds to make the positive impression.
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What can help us feel confident when talking to people for the first time?
Developing a short elevator pitch.
Describing who we are.
What we are looking for.
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How long does our pitch need to be, when introducing ourselves?
Between 10 and 20 seconds.
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Why does our pitch be between 10 and 20 seconds when introducing ourselves?
To be concise.
| To recognise that less is more.
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How can we start introducing our self?
By name.
| Where we are based.
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How can we say where we are based?
By referring to the general area rather than the specific location.
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How can we follow our introduction after we say our name and where we are from?
With details about ourselves.
| Our aims.
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What must we ensure about our aims we talk about in our introduction?
They are relevant to the situation.
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How must we end our pitch?
On a question.
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Why must we end on a question?
To stimulate a conversation.
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What must we do before leaving a professional networking event?
Take time to reconnect with everyone we have spoken to.
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Why should we take time to reconnect with everyone we have spoken to before leaving a professional networking event?
To leave a positive impression.
| To improve our chance of being remembered.
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What is it recommended in terms of events?
Regularly attend professional networking events in-person.
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Why must we attend professional networking events in-person regularly?
To build stronger relationships.
| To make new connections.
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How can we decide which meet-ups to join?
By recognising that some meet-ups will be more useful than others.
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What events is it better to attend?
The ones that are most relevant to us.
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What is it a good idea to do in terms of events?
Trying something new every month.
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Why should we try something new every moth?
To gain different prospective.
| Exchange information with people outside our profession.
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What must we try and do before attending an event?
Connecting with the host.
Be the most connected individual in the room.
Expand our network.
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How can we connect with the host of an event in advance?
Sending a short message over social media.
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What must we do after attending an event, before leaving?
Say goodbye.
| Express gratitude.
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Where can we reach out to before arriving at the event?
To fellow attendees.
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What can we do if we already know some of the guests of the meeting?
Arrange to meet up before the event.
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Why should we arrange to meet up with already known guests of an event, before the event?
To feel more relaxed.
| To already connect with people.
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What can we create for a network event?
Business cards.
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What can we include in our business cards?
Relevant details of us.
| Easy to read format.
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What must we ensure about our business cards?
We carry them everywhere.
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Why should we carry our business cards everywhere?
Because we never know where we might meet someone important.
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What must we do when we are handed a business card?
Read it carefully.
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Why should we read carefully a business card when it is handed to us?
To show respect.
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Where else can business card help us?
Remembering the person's name.
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When must we arrive at a professional event?
Early.
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Why should we arrive early at a professional event?
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To give us time to get settled before things kick off.
Not feeling rushed/pressured
Get comfortable.
Identify places to talk.
Rehearse our pitch.
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Who can we invite along if we feel nervous about networking events or want the company?
A friend.
| Colleague.
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Why should we invite a friend/colleague along at a networking event?
To break the ice.
Offer reassurance.
Introduce us to connections.
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Why should we not do if we invite along a friend/colleague to a networking event?
Stick together too much.
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Why should we not stick together too much with a friend/colleague we invite along at a networking event?
To not beat the purpose.
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What should we do instead at a network event when inviting along a friend/colleague?
Spend some time talking to different people.
| Come back to our friend/colleague to discuss what we have learned.
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What must
| we try and be at a networking event?
Friendly.
| Approachable.
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With who must we be friendly and approachable at networking events the most?
With newcomers.
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What can we do with newcomers at a networking event?
Ask them why they came.
See if we can help them in any way.
Introduce them to the rest of the group.
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Why should we put others at ease at a networking event?
To boost our own levels of self-confidence.
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What goal must we set ourselves at a network event?
Meeting 2/3 new people at each event.
| Sit with different people at meals/table-based activities, each time.
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Why should we meet new people at each event?
To stop heading to people we already know.
| Do not limit the potential opportunities.
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How can the networking at an event be?
Hard work.
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Why can networking be a hard work at an event?
Because we try to maintain a positive attitude while talking to people and trying remembering their names.
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What must we do if we are finding ourselves struggling at a network event?
Take a break.
Grab a coffee.
Go for a quick walk.
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Why should we take a break if we are struggling at a networking event?
To feel restored.
| Be ready to go again.
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What must we do when it is time to leave from an event?
Trust our gut.
Recognise when conversations have finished.
Reconnect with new connections. Thank the host for organising the event.
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Until when do we have to stay at an event?
Until we have spoken to everyone we consider relevant to our aims.
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What do we need to overcome to be a successful networker?
Our fears.
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In what do we need to adapt to become a successful networker?
To each situation.
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From where do we need to start to be a successful networker?
From small talk.
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To what must we actively listen to become a successful networker?
To responses.
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What do we need to ask to be a successful networker?
Insightful questions.
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What do we need to prepare to face?
Rejection.
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What can networking be?
A discouraging experience.
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Why can networking be a discouraging process?
Because individuals feel anxious about meeting new people for the first time.
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How can we overcome feeling anxious meeting new people for the first time?
Reach out to potential contacts online before meeting face-to-face.
Be honest.
Say we feel discouraged by the situation.
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How is the other person feeling about the meet up for the first time?
The same way we feel...anxious.
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What is it important for networkers to adapt in today's global workforce?
To adapt their behaviour to each situation.
| Recognising that different cultures have different customs and rules.
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What must we do to appear friendly and approachable?
Use our body language to our advantage.
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How can we use our body language to our advantage?
By maintaining eye contact.
Uncrossing arms.
Smile.
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When can relationships strengthen?
When individuals mirror each other's behaviour.
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Why do relationships strengthen when individuals mirror each other's behaviour?
Because they feel comfortable.
| It creates a positive atmosphere.
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Which are the 2 most important skills a networker requires?
1. The ability to actively listen.
| 2. Ask insightful questions.
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Why is actively listening and asking insightful questions of the most important skills a networker requires?
It shows respect.
| It boosts the other person's confidence.
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Why does actively listening and asking insightful questions boost the other person's confidence?
They feel validated.
| They trust our openness.
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How should we keep the questions when listening to someone?
Open.
| Positive.
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When should we show empathy?
Where required.
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Where should we stick while talking to others?
To the topic being discussed.
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What should we avoid when talking to others?
Directly asking for a job.
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What is part of the networking process?
Being able to deal with rejection.
| Ensuring setback.
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How should we remain if we end the conversation?
Polite.
| Tactful.
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Why should we remain polite and tactful when ending a conversation?
To have a good impression before excusing ourselves.
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What is the final and most important part of networking?
Following up with our connections after the initial introduction.
Reach to people we met.
Follow promises we made.
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Why should we follow any promises we made during an event?
To build trust.
Boost our reputation.
Strengthen the relationship.
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What else must we do for the relationship?
Invest in it.
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How can we invest in the relationship?
Regularly contacting our connections.
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Why should we regularly contacting our connections?
To stay up to date.
| Ensure we are remembered even as time passes.
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How can we keep in contact with people we met at an event?
Share an article relevant to a discussion we had.
Send an invitation for lunch/coffee.
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How often should following up be?
Periodically.
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Why should following up be periodically?
To not bombard our connections with notifications.
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Why should we not bombard our connections with notifications?
To not create a negative impression.
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How does a relevant contact come across as?
Genuine.
| Preparation to help our connections.
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What do we receive when we show periodically following up to our connections?
Help from them.
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What is the first step to success when it comes to netwroking?
Initiate conversation with those around us.
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What are few ice breakers?
'Hi, How are you?'.
| Walk up to someone who's standing on their own.
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What is the best way to start a conversation?
With questions.
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When shall we start a conversation with someone?
Before the event starts.
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What is a great way to kickstart a conversation?
Talk about books, food, sports.
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What is a great way to start a meaningful conversation?
Complimenting someone on a piece of work, something they are wearing.
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What is a great way to get someone talking?
Asking them for advice.
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What is an elevator pitch?
An introductory summary about us and our goals.
One of the most effective methods to promote our personal brand and get listeners wanting to know more.
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What should a good elevator pitch include?
Who we are.
What we do.
Why we are unique.
Our goals and ambitions.
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How should we start our pitch?
By capturing the listener's attention.
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Why should we start by capturing the listener's attention?
So they are eager to learn more.
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What is the topic 'Whet we do'. about?
Our experience.
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From what is the topic 'What we do. build on?
From 'Who we are'.
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For what things can we talk in our pitch to describe who we are and what we do?
A project we have been involved.
Previous/current job roles.
Interesting responsibilities we had.
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How should we keep our pitch?
Relevant to the listener.
| Free from business speak.
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Why should we show the unique qualities we have?
They can benefit the listener.
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What is our intention when we are having a pitch?
To stand out from others.
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What shall we remember to state in our pitch?
The impact our uniqueness can bring.
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For what do we have to be clear about?
About what we want.
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What must we find out exactly?
What the listener wants.
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Why should we find out exactly what the listener wants?
To show how our pitch can fulfil their needs.
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Which are some of the important elevator pitch tips?
Explain the problem our solution solves.
Be relevant to listener.
Use plain language.
Funny but cautious.
Practice pitch out lout to sound genuine and natural.
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How should our pitch be?
Short.
| With enough substance.
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Why should our pitch be short but with enough substance?
To retain the attention of the audience.
To provide context.
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Where does our success depend?
On the strength of our first few words.
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What is it important in our pitch?
The opening line.
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What shall we do in our pitch in the first opening line?
Get listener's attention.
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Why should we get listener's attention?
To want to learn more.
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What do careers events provide?
Uncovering information about specific industries and employers.
Making a good impression on those with the power to give us a job.
Communicating confidently.
Creating a good impression on the day.
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Why do recruiters and company representatives attend careers events?
To meet students.
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What can we do to introduce ourselves?
Say something clever.
Smile.
Make eye contact.
Shake hands.
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How can we open our conversation?
'I am Omiria Evripidou. I am a second year biomedical sciences student at Abertay University.'.
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How can we join a group that is already in conversation?
Listen.
Respond to what's being said.
Join the conversation if appropriate.
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What is it good to research before attending a careers event?
Companies that are attending.
| Questions to ask.
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What is best to ask at a careers event?
In-depth questions about the company.
About an interesting point the speaker made in a talk.
Response to a questions from another attendee.
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To who must we talk at careers events?
Company representatives.
Other students.
Business contacts.
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What is it important to do at long careers events?
Eat.
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How can we take advantage of queues for food?
To strike up conversations.
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What shall we do when we are invited by the chair to ask our questions?
Stand up.
Introduce ourselves.
Ask question loudly enough to be heard.
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Which questions should we avoid to ask at a careers event?
Overly political.
Impossible to answer.
Very technical/specialist matters.
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What should we not use during a careers event?
Technology.
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Why should we not use technology during a careers event?
We are supposed to concentrating.
| Look rude.
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What shall we do if we want to take any notes on our phone/laptop?
Ask if it is OK to let employer know.
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Where should we put our mobiles during a careers event?
Away.
| On silent.
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What chance do careers fairs give us?
Speak to employers at the same time.
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How can we make sure we will make the most out of the careers event opportunity?
Be prepared.
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How will the career events be?
Mix online and in person.
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To who are careers events aim?
To final-year students who are ready to start filling out applications.
First and second-years to start looking into options/work placements.
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Why does preparation prior to careers fair is good?
Allow us to be our best self without worrying about who we are going to meet and what we will say.
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What should we look for companies and recruiters that will attend a careers event to meet them?
How they fit into the sectors we want to work in.
Current news/information we read about the company recently.
Why we want to work with them.
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What does help making a good impression to formal businesses and potential employers at a careers event?
Looking smart.
Being organised.
Be positive.
Engage.
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How should we sort our online presence in an online meeting with an employer?
Ensure camera is on.
| Background is faded/tidy.
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Why should we create an online platform before the online meeting with epmployers?
To give employers some information before we meet them.
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Where do we need to have patience in online meetings with employers at careers events?
When waiting to speak to the employer after other people.
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What shall we do if we have a good conversation with an employer and we have their name?
Connect with them on LinkedIn.
Thank them for their help
Drop them an email.
Do something properly that the employer suggested to do.
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How can we follow up after a careers event?
Make notes on tips.
Take action.
Start applications.
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What is reputation?
What people say about us.
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What is a brand?
A promise.
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What makes our personal special?
3x + y.
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What is 3x + y?
3 fundamentals and one extra key that differentiates our brand from others to compete them.
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What do we have to differentiate if we want to compete other companies?
Our y.
| Our special key.
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What is the first to do to build our own brand?
A network.
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What must we make clear to our network?
What we have to offer.
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What must we make clear to our network?
What we have to offer.
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What can we offer to our network?
A professional position.
A volunteering position.
Write articles for a magazine.
Blog about an area we have expertise.
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What must we make sure we have to build a network?
Have a fully completed LinkedIn profile.
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What must we ensure about our posts?
That everything aligns with our brand.
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From where does success come?
From transmitting our track record effectively.
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Is it easy to keep our track record up to dtae?
Yes.
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What must we make sure about online systems?
What they say about us.
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How can we ensure we keep up our online systems to date?
Update them regularly.
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What is it good to add on our social networking online profiles?
To add a few high impact career achievements
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For what is a good track record of achievements vital?
For interviews.
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What is it a first practical marketing tip?
Manage upwards.
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What must we agree with our manager for?
What exactly is expected of us.
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How must the objectives we agree be?
SMART.
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What is the second important thing we have to do to build up a track record?
Prioritise our time.
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On what should we spend our time on?
On what is important.
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What is the third tip to build a track record?
Engage with the right stakeholders.
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What must we ensure about when building a track record?
We have advocates to represent us when we are not there.
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What must we capture in order to build a track record?
Our achievements.
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What is our personal brand?
Who we are.
What we do.
How we are different to the rest.
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Where does our personal brand help us?
To understand what we have to offer.
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Why is it crucial to build our personal brand?
For our career prospects.
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What must we have to build our own brand?
A clear goal in mind.
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What shall we ask ourselves to find our clear goals?
What we want to be doing.
| What we want to be known for.
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How many goals should we pick?
One.
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Why should we pick only one goal?
To commit to it.
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What should we deifne?
What we are really good at.
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How many strong skills, characteristics, and specialisms should we identify
One/Two.
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What should our skills, characteristics and specialisms be?
Relevant.
| In-demand.
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Wat should we provide once we define the skills and experience we want to focus on?
Examples of successes.
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Why should we provide examples of our successes to our skills?
To back it up.
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From who is it valuable to get evidence?
People we have worked with.
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Why should we have a lot of evidence of our skills?
To make people trust us more.
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Where is one of the best places to build our personal brand?
Online.
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What should be our first step in order to build our own bran do online?
Create a personal website/blog.
| Join social media platforms: LinkedIn, Twitter.
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What should we do with our brand to make people trust us?
Consistently deliver our promises.
| Live up to expectations we set.
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What will our brand become as our reputation gorws?
Impressive.
| Meaningful.
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What will a strong brand ensure?
We are the first person people think of when they look for a service/skill.
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What our reputation need to be?
Maintained.
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How can e maintain our reputation?
Put effort.
| Don't take anything for granted.
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How can we build a good reputation?
By showing people we can accomplish things we set to do.
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How can we make sure we will achieve the things we said we will do?
Be clear on the deadline for the task.
| Organise workload.
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What should we never volunteer for?
A task we are not sure we will accomplish.
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What kind of work should we deliver to build our reputation?
High-quality.
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What do we show by taking initiative?
Willingness to go beyond doing our job.
| Ability to lead on tasks.
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How can we show initiative?
Look out ways to improve how our team works.
Use spare time to help colleagues.
Start other relevant tasks.
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What could being late for work harm?
Our reputation.
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What must we make sure for our work?
We arrive on time/early.
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Why should we arrive early at work?
To organise workload for the day.
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Where will preparing workload for the ay help us?
Feeling calm.
Confidence.
Positivity.
Productivity.
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Where is arriving early at meetings help us?
Reviewing agenda.
| Prepare talking points.
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What should we ask at work?
Questions.
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Why should we ask questions at work?
To show interest in work.
| Stay on top with what is going around.
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What shall we be when asking questions?
Clear.
Direct.
Polite.
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Which questions are better to ask?
Open questions.
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Why should we ask more open questions?
They invite more thoughtful questions.
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What should we do with the mistakes that occur at work?
Learn from them.
Not repeat them.
Take responsibility of them.
Admit them.
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Why should we admit and take responsibility of our mistakes?
To make people respect us.
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What does our attitude at work affect?
What people think of us.
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What can the first impression have to someone?
A lasting relationship with them.
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How long does the first impression last?
Less than 10 seconds.
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What are the 4 key elements that inform the first impression?
Preconceptions.
Appearance.
Attitude.
Body language.
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What is it important to consider?
People might form an opinion of before they meet us.
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What is it worth doing for a meeting with an employer?
Research for a certain individual we will meet and each organisation to adapt the dressing code.
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What does 'appropriate dress code' mean?
Dress slightly more conservative than expectations of individual will meet.
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What is the positive attitude a key to?
Making a good first impression.
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How should we be even if we are faced with criticism?
Primary.
Polite.
Enthusiastic.
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How is building a sympathy helpful?
Developing a trusting and comfortable relationship with others.
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Where should we focus?
On solutions and possibilities.
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What do our gestures, movements, and posture give away?
Attitude.
| Feelings.
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How should our posture be in a meeting?
Open.
Sitting up straight.
Relaxed shoulders.
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How should our eye contact be?
Regular.
| Not constant.
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How should our smile be?
Genuine.
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On what do initial impressions depend?
Appearance.
Body language.
Conversational style.
Biases.
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How can we show a genuine interest in the person we are meeting?
Finding common ground to build a relationship.
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How do we show up if we use slang words or shortcuts?
Unprofessional.
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What do lack of grammar and filler words show?
Lack of attention.
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How can we recover from a bad first impression?
Hard work.
Consistent effort.
Show real self.
Apologise.
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What should we do if we feel too nervous for a meeting?
Admit it.
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How long does it take someone to form a first impression when we first meet?
3-30 seconds.
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Which signals are more influential?
Non-verbal signals.
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What are the non-verbal signals?
Sit.
Stand.
Shake hands.
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What steps should an individual take before the initial meeting to ensure they make a positive first impression?
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Set intentions.
Plan journey.
Research person/organisation.
Choose appropriate outfit.
Adopt positive attitude.
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What should we do if we do not get the job?
Ask why.
| Ask how to improve.
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How should we respond to people?
With ore generous gestures that the one we received.
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What will make the meeting with a partner at networking events more memorable?
Connect with a conversation on a more personal level.
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How can we rehearse a pitch?
Talk to the mirror.
| Socialise with people we do not know.
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What is a key to build a network?
Have face to face meetings.
Spend time talking about them. (personal life)
Collect information from contacts.
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Who are the 4 sources to network?
1. People we work with.
2. Clients.
3. Suppliers.
4. Professional peers.
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How many close connections with influence do we need to have?
50.
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How should we use our connections with influence?
Text them.
| Ask for a job.
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What does asking for help show?
Respect.
Trust in person.
Vulnerability.
Will to listen and learn.
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Where can networking in our company help us?
Perform better in role.
| Unlock new career opportunities.
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What do internal networking opportunities include?
Training courses by organisations.
| Company social events.
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When networking via email or online messaging, we do we have to make sure we do?
Add a clear subject.
Are patient.
Mention who referred us to them.
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What are women's networks?
Professional groups created specifically by women for women.
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Why are women's networks created?
To come together.
| To provide mutual support.
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Where can we start a women's networking?
On LinkedIn.
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What is it important to find at our wokrplace?
Ways to be productive.
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How can we find ways to be productive at our workplace?
Suggest things that will help our productivity.
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On what should we focus in our career?
How to improve our self.
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What communities should we find?
Those that fit our identity.
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What can we create?
Our own communities.
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What are the things we have to decide when build our own LinkedIn profile online?
1. How we want to present our self.
2. Make sure our profile is up to date.
3. Do not forget visual elements.
4. Grow our network.
5. Engage with our network.
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What should we include in our pitch to make it strong?
Tell about our self.
Why they should hire us.
Why we want this job.
Why we will succeed in the position.
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What are some tips for the pitch with an entrepreneur?
1. Build personal connection.
2. Why started the business.
3. Explain problem we solve.
4. Show problem scale with facts and statistics.
5. Describe our business.
6. Tell we do it better than others.
7. Finish with a request/offer of a meeting.
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What are some tips for the interview?
1. Explain who we are.
2. Make first sentence strong.
3. Provide relevant context to listener.
4. Highlight key skills.
5. Illustrate experience.
6. Explain goals.
7. Finish with question/call to initiate a conversation.
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What does help us identify the skills we need to get to a career?
Being clear on our destination.
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What is the best place o develop our skillset?
Our current organisation.
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What should our network know?
Career destinations.
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What can we tell to help us communicate with people?
Stories.
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What is a key to story telling?
Delivery.
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What can we tell instead of a sales pitch?
A story about who we are and our career.
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What is a success in anything?
A decision to commit.
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What is commitment?
A promise to deliver.
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Why should we say a story?
Because it is memorable.
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What is a mutually beneficial network?
Giving opportunities/offers and things to people in our network.
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How can we become likeable?
By being genuinely pleased to meet people.
| Smiling.
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What do people like?
Those who can laugh at themselves.
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What does saying please and thankyou show?
Respect.
| Appreciation.
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How should we finish the conversation with someone we just met?
Make eye contact.
Physical contact.
Smile genuinely.
Feel it in our bones.
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When should we give advice?
When we are actually asked.
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What should we do if someone does a good job?
Compliment them.
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What is CHARISMA?
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Confidence.
Happiness.
Assertiveness (forceful).
Regard (for others).
(e)Motion.
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What would be the right answer if we are genuinely busy?
Offer to take something on at a later date.
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Is it okay to say no sometimes?
Yes.
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What is our boss?
The key to how visible we are in our organisation.
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How can we boost our boss's impression?
1. Do our job well.
2. Know our boss.
3. Be proactive.
4. Suggest solutions.
5. Be loyal.
6. Support their professional goals.
7. Make our priorities our priorities.
8. Expect their reaction.
9. Show an interest in an activity they are passionate about.
10. Show a long-term interest in our organisation.
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How can we increase our E-hire ability?
1. Review.
2. Develop.
3. Engage.
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Why should we choose LinkedIn to develop our career?
1. Build professional brand.
2. Search effectively for opportunities.
3. Develop meaningful relationships.
4. Engage with network.
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What is our online profile?
A work in progress.
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What skills should we list on online profiles?
Those we already have.
Those we are developing.
What we are achieving.
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What should we include in our headline in our online profiles?
Skills we want to develop.
| Industries we are interested in.
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What should we strategically place within our story?
Key words.
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Why should we connect with people?
To understand the job market.
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What should we do if we do not feel comfortable to connect with people online?
Follow them.
