Instructions: Rank the following statements in order of importance to you from 5 (very important) to 1 (not very important). Use cut & paste to re-group statements according to rank (1-5) and bullet in the following manner:
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Example:
5 (most important)
  • Use role-play �
  • Offer �
  •  

4 (important)

  • Have �


Very Important       Not very important
5             4            3           2          1

Carry a lot of business cards with you at all times.

Have your own website where you can make people aware of your business.

Have brochures about your company that you can hand out to people you meet.

Keep files on all your network contacts.

Use role-play to practise networking.

Networking is about building relationships with people rather than selling your product or service.

Be willing to give as well as receive. You have to be willing to help others if you want them to help you.

Always follow up your contacts through either a telephone call or a letter.

Attend networking meetings organized by your own ethnic community in order to make contacts.

Try to make a sale as soon as you meet someone.

Offer business cards as soon as you meet people.

Develop a plan � Know what you want to accomplish and who you want to meet.


Adapted with permission from Donna Messer: ConnectUs http://www.connectuscanada.com/advice.htm