From the course: How to Network When You Don't Like Networking
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Ask positive, open-ended questions
From the course: How to Network When You Don't Like Networking
Ask positive, open-ended questions
- [Interviewer] Right, yes. Let's talk a bit more about when you're in the thick of it, that conversation, so you've had some openers, and we're in sort of in the mix, and you're watching out for dominating, if you're preferring extroversion, and having a lot of fun. What are some other pro tips with regard to keeping the conversation going in some cool and interesting ways? - [Woman] So, I would always favor asking questions and, if given the opportunity, open-ended questions as opposed to close-ended questions. Like, also, to make sure that what you're saying is in the positive, it's really astonishing how often people attempt to bond over what's wrong, like it's incredibly prevalent. So just take note of it, next time you're out and about. Unfortunately, I think you'll probably find that to be the case. Oh, my gosh, the weather's terrible, the parking is bad, so much traffic, they downscaled this year, looks like the…
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Work with your natural temperament2m 29s
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Contrasting introverts and extroverts2m 58s
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Feel free to eat alone1m 11s
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Avoid messes from food and drink1m 24s
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Arrive early, get oriented, and help out2m 36s
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Don’t monopolize people or conversations58s
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Ask positive, open-ended questions1m 12s
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Pause to take notes for follow-up41s
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Prioritize connecting over collecting for better follow-up3m 9s
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Make new connections through shared interests55s
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