{"id":926,"date":"2017-09-05T15:58:20","date_gmt":"2017-09-05T19:58:20","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/sites.nd.edu\/mba-irish-echoes\/?p=926"},"modified":"2017-09-05T15:59:45","modified_gmt":"2017-09-05T19:59:45","slug":"networking-events-are-both-awkward-and-wonderful","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sites.nd.edu\/mba-irish-echoes\/networking-events-are-both-awkward-and-wonderful\/","title":{"rendered":"Networking events are both awkward and wonderful"},"content":{"rendered":"

By: Jack Pelzer<\/em><\/p>\n

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Photo courtesy of EU2016 SK via Wikimedia Commons<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Recruiting season is heating up, which means you will probably soon be attending an abundance of corporate networking events. On paper, these functions can seem flat out terrifying\u2014full of interactions with strangers, and name tags, and whatever they call those leather cases that hold resumes\u2014yet, no one can doubt that the networking event is a powerful tool for building the types of relationships that lead to jobs. In light of this fact, the Irish Echoes <\/em>has compiled a few tips to help you navigate the meet-and-greet gauntlet.<\/p>\n

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Get involved<\/strong><\/p>\n

Resist the temptation to stand in the corner with your friends, eating hors d\u2019oeuvres and talking about how awkward networking events are. Your friends already know it\u2019s awkward. I know it\u2019s awkward. The recruiters know it\u2019s awkward. In fact, we are all on the same page as far as the awkwardness of networking events. You know what would make things less awkward? If you went and talked to one of the representatives. That\u2019s what they are there for! I have never seen someone publicly ridiculed for approaching a company booth and asking a few questions. Just do it. You\u2019ll be fine!<\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/strong>Don\u2019t overstay your welcome<\/strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

Listen, we at the Irish Echoes<\/em> fully believe that your life story is fascinating. However, when there are a hundred other students trying to drop-off resumes and grab a business card, you might want to keep the conversation on topic. The company representatives are there to be friendly and supportive. This does not necessarily mean that they wish to be your best friend for the evening.<\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/strong>Do your research<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/strong>Know which companies are going to be there and prepare a handful of thoughtful questions for each of your targets. Hopefully, something deeper than, \u201cSo, your headquarters are in Toledo, eh?\u201d Try to ask questions that go into specifics of the job, industry, or company culture.<\/p>\n

Be friendly<\/strong><\/p>\n

This is just good advice in general. Don\u2019t get drunk either.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

Stay in touch <\/strong><\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/strong>If you really clicked with a company, think about following up with a quick email. NOTE: If choosing to go this route, you should be reasonably confident that they also clicked with you. In any case, don\u2019t hound connections with multiple emails. Frankly, this behavior already falls under the \u201cDon\u2019t be rude\u201d umbrella.<\/p>\n

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About Jack<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

\"\"Jack is the editor-in-chief of the MBA Irish Echoes.<\/p>\n

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