Skills Test -> Networking Skills

 

EVALUATE YOUR NETWORKING SKILLS

Reflect back to a recent professional or social event you attended. Answer the following 14 questions honestly. Please remember that all questions need to be answered.

1. Did you come to the event well groomed?

TRUE FALSE

2. Did you initiate a conversation with at least 10 people?

TRUE FALSE

3. Did you introduce yourself using eye contact, a sincere smile, a firm handshake and brief introduction of who you are?

TRUE FALSE

4. When conversing, did you listen closely for common interests and special needs?

TRUE FALSE

5. Were you open minded to persons who may have looked, talked, or acted unlike those you tend to relate to?

TRUE FALSE

6. Did you actively listen for clues to each person's special strengths and abilities?

TRUE FALSE

7. Did you genuinely compliment others on their positive attribute?

TRUE FALSE

8. Did you convey enthusiasm, energy, and direction through your conversation?

TRUE FALSE

9. Did you let others know your expertise or special skills?

TRUE FALSE

10. Did you mingle throughout the room?

TRUE FALSE

11. Did you make a point of introducing any person you talked to anyone else?

TRUE FALSE

12. Did you exchange business cards or telephone numbers?

TRUE FALSE

13. Have you followed up on each significant networking contact with a telephone call or personal note?

TRUE FALSE

14. Have you since networked/ introduced your boss or a co-worker with any of your contacts?

TRUE FALSE

Skills Test -> Networking Skills