Network like a Pro

Trythese

5questions

1. “What Do You Like Best about What You Do?”

• Direct to a more interesting conversation

about the other person’s – Business– his likes and dislikes – his experience and so forth

•  Better than simply asking, “What do you do?”

2. “You Mentioned that You Were in [Industry].  What Got You Started in that Direction?”

• gives a chance to talk about personal goals and desires and to look favorably on

the asker.  It also gives insight into how dedicated she is to her profession and how proficient she may be at it.

3. “Where Else Do You Usually Network?”

• Can be the ice breaker during that awkward period just after introductions

• offers the chance to talk about something common to both parties, creating an opportunity to make an instant connection.

4. “What Are Some of Your Biggest Challenges?”

• This can be used toward the end of the conversation.  It allows the opportunity to learn about the other party’s reasons, passion and motivation for being in her specific business in the first place.

5) “How Can I Help You?”

If you decide the person you’re talking with is someone you’d like to have in your network, this is a good question to ask.  Being helpful is the best way to start building a solid relationship.

5 ?

1. “What Do You Like Best about What You Do?”

2. What Got You Started in that Direction?”

3. “Where Else Do You Usually Network?”

4. “What Are Some of Your Biggest Challenges?”

5. “How Can I Help You?”

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