Create objective concerning types and numbers of people you want to meet, information
you would like to collect, and relevant questions that show you have done your research.
Dress like you are attending an interview and ensure proper hygiene
Wear your name tag on the right hand side most people focus their eyes on the right
side
Properly introduce yourself (first and last name)
Try to remember and use the persons first name when you are speaking to them
Shake hands with everyone you meet be firm and be enthusiastic smiling is great
Mingle with as many people as possible
Give yourself a goal on how much time you spend with each person you meet
Create and take business cards to hand out and collect other people’s business cards
Make notes on the back of business card with conversations topics to remember the
person
Ask what is the best way to follow up
Keep your business cards separate from the ones you collect
Take a break if you need to so you can continue to keep your energy up
If you are standing in a group take the initiative and introduce yourself
DON'T :
Do not wear street clothes or inappropriate clothing be professional
Do not smell of excessive amounts of perfume, cologne, or smoke
Avoid personal conversations focus on professionalism
Do not only speak to one person in the room
Do not forget to shake hands with the person you are meeting do not crush someone’s
hand
Avoid slang and foul language
Do not hang out in the refreshment area the whole time
If alcohol is served try to avoid drinking
Do not use the networking time to hit on other people
Don’t walk around with a handful of different business cards you want to make the
other person feel like you are interested in them
Do not introduce yourself by first name only
Do not wait for people to come and introduce themselves to you
Do not talk negatively about people you have met during the event