Networking Exercise
On September 20th 2006 we had a networking exercise during class. Beforehand we were told to dress up for class, print business cards and prepare quick 1-2 minute "commercials" about ourselves. I really didn't think this was going to be the best assignment, but when all was said and done I have to admit it was a good experience. Outside of the actual networking part of class, what I felt really helped was having different people come in and talk to us. Kevin Carduff, Amy from the career center, Prof. Piderit and a couple of other people came in and talked to us and answered questions. I was really trying to figure what kind of method should I take in networking. I wasn't sure if I wanted to get around the room and give my card to the most people possible or try and focus on having a couple of long good contacts. The people who came in to talk with us, along with Kleio and Prof. Johnson, responded a question I had regarding this issue by saying you have to find a happy median. They also added that the only way to know is based on results. If I were to hear back from the 2 people I talked to and get what I need out of them then it was worth it, and be better then talking briefly to 40 people and not getting anything that I was looking for.
Comments