Perfect Phrases for Professional Networking: Hundreds of Ready-to-Use Phrases for Meeting and Keeping Helpful Contacts – Everywhere You Go
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Introduction: Five Netowkring Imperatives
Section One: Perfect Phrases for Networking in Any Situation
Chapter 1: The First Hello
Chapter 2: Finding a Fit
Chapter 3: Asking for Leads
Chapter 4: Getting an Invitation
Chapter 5: Following Up
Chapter 6: Cold contacts
Chapter 7: Getting New Leads From an Old Contact
Section Two: Networking in Groups
Chapter 8: The Big Venue: Conferences, Conventions, and Training Centers
Chapter 9: Networking at the Networking Event
Chapter 10: Networking When You’re the Star
Section Three: Online Networking
Chapter 11: Emails
Chapter 12: Networking Through the Social Network
Chapter 13: Comments Sections
Chapter 14: Websites -- yours and theirs
Section Four: The Networking –Marketing Marriage
Chapter 15: Advertising Opportunities
Chapter 16: Newsletter Networks
Chapter 17: Marketing materials: from Brochures to Sales Letters
Section Five: Networking in Specific Circumstances
Chapter 18: When You’re Launching a New Career
Chapter 19: When The Pressure Cooker Heats Up
Chapter 20: When A Sudden Opportunity Opens Up
Put these words to work for you!
Learn the gift of gab and get closer to your dream job
This latest addition to the bestselling Perfect Phrases series is a must-read for anyone who dreads networking or who has ever fumbled or frozen during important and possibly career-changing conversations. Perfect Phrases for Professional Networking arms readers with foolproof and versatile phrases that help them take advantage of virtually any professional networking opportunity.
KNOW WHAT TO SAY IN ANY SITUATION
From cocktail parties to industry conferences, association meetings, and even unexpected run-ins on the street, this book has all the tools you need to feel comfortable striking up a conversation, steering it in the right direction, and following up effectively. Whether you're looking for a promotion, considering a career change, or just hoping to update that rolodex for a rainy day, this handy resource has you covered--including new-media tactics such as e-mail etiquette, rules for social networking, and the proper way to leave a blog comment.
Author Susan Benjamin shows you how to:
- Break the ice
- Use personal connections to create a conversation
- Steer the conversation toward leads
- Ask for an invitation to an exclusive gathering
- Get through to someone who's putting you off
- Get new leads from an old contact
- Perfect your elevator pitch
- Send a cold e-mail that gets a response
- Make the most of online networking functions
No matter how tough networking is for you, the Perfect Phrases format makes it simple for you to start building connections today.