returning student training 2011

Speed Networking

The Speed Networking

Process

(For Returners)

The Speed Networking Process

Returning Participants: •Take the Returning Participant Quiz on the website

•You must correctly answer 9 out of 10 questions

• You will receive an email with results

• If you don’t pass, you must attend a prep session

The Speed Networking Process

Before Speed Networking: •Test your ability to log into the Speed Networking Scheduler

•Optional: Preference up to 5 professionals

• This increases the chances does not guarantee a meeting

The Speed Networking Process

Before Speed Networking:

• Plan to be at a computer on Sunday, February 20

•6:30 a.m. (juniors and seniors)

•7:30 a.m. (first years and sophomores)

•Registration closes at 11:59 p.m. on Tuesday, February 22

The Speed Networking

Scheduler

Email@lakeforest.eduWill be sent to you

The Speed Networking Process

Before Speed Networking:

•Pick your attire

•Choose whether to make business cards

•Choose whether to update your resume

•Research!

The Speed Networking Process

At the event:

Thursday, February 24, 2011

•Check in outside of the skybox at 4:30

•Review your schedule •Find a host and mingle!

Presenting Yourself

Well at Speed

Networking

Presenting Yourself Well

Tip #1

Understand What You Bring

Presenting Yourself Well

Tip #2

Learn!

Presenting Yourself Well

Tip #3

Follow Up

Reminders

•Dress to impress

•Hand out your resume only if appropriate

•Keep an open mind about professionals •Research!

•Follow-up

Reminders

Reminders

Cancelation Policy:

•Extreme emergencies only!

•Loss of CAC privileges until letters of apology are

written to all professionals on schedule

matthews@lakeforest.edu