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Speed Networking

By Kimberly Guelcher | Thursday, May 18, 2006, 08:02 AM

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

You’re thinking of looking for a new job. So far, your plan of attack involves looking online for job openings and calling a few of your friends to see if they know of any opportunities in your field.

Unfortunately, there isn’t an ideal plan of attack. Suddenly you’re regretting that you haven’t been networking more actively.

The truth is that the easiest way to network is by doing many of the things you do every day.

Make a genuine effort to get to know the people you interact with regularly and start building those relationships now.

For your professional network to be most effective, you should be networking while happily employed in your current job.

Need to jump start your networking? Then Speed Networking is a great opportunity to make additional contacts!

Speed Networking is not unlike the concept of Speed Dating, but it’s strictly business and a fun, easy way of making many different professional contacts in a short amount of time.

What’s more, this structured event puts both outgoing and more reserved “networkers” on a level playing field.

In most social and business situations, once people get past the polite small talk, they are able to determine within minutes of meeting someone whether or not they have a connection.

Speed Networking events are designed to get right to the point, while giving everyone an equal amount of time to interact with others, share career and networking objectives and exchange contact information.

Afterward, you’re free to follow up with only those contacts with whom you have a mutual connection!

At most Speed Networking events, a moderator will lead you through the process and explain all the details.

To learn more and to find a local Speed Networking event in your area, visit local websites like: High Speed Networking - Atlanta or Re: focus on Careers

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