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Networking without Pants

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Network: To interact with other people to exchange information and develop contacts, especially to further one's career.

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Mingle: To move freely around a place at a social function, associating with others.

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Create conversationsBuild relationships

Give freely

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AttentionAssistance

Advice

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BUT SERIOUSLY WHAT DO I TALK ABOUT?

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Share what you’re working on.Share what you’re excited about.

Share your biggest challenge and ask for advice.

Share an opinion, idea, or story.

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“What do you do?”

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I help...I run programs that... I build communities that...I challenge people to...I’m learning how to... I’m working on...I’m new to...

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When in doubt, ask questions.

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What brought you here today?Where is your next vacation?What projects are you excited about working on?Tell me about your dream job. How do you define global citizen? I’d love to know more about (subject here). Do you have any experience in this area? How did you get your job in study abroad?

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Add a dash of strategy.

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What do you want to learn? Who do you want to meet?

What can you give?

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Extroverts and introverts can work together.

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Tiny reminders: Put your phone away

Practice patienceHave an exit strategy

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Share, comment, ask.Personalize.

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How to Write LinkedIn Messages that Actually Get ReadBuilding Relationship in Cultures that Don’t Do Small Talk

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Resources to help:

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