One of the most important skills you can develop as a student (or adult) is networking. But what does that really mean? Is it a bunch of people standing in a room talking in 3 minute segments to the people standing next to them? I’ve been to far too many networking events like that, and admittedly, have even planned some of those events myself.
However, the more I think about the concept of networking, the more I realize that good relationships don’t have to happen by chance. Here are a few suggestions for you to think about as you attend networking and other social events.
Liz King is a technology-integrated event planner and award winning blogger. As the owner of Liz King Events, she runs an innovative firm that creates dynamic branding events integrating the use of social media. Planning events from soup to nuts, she works with her team to create and sustain your event brand and enhance attendee engagement. Liz is also a co-founder of the Event Technology Showcase PlannerTech. As the owner of Liz King Events, she has been featured as a speaker at the International Association of Exhibitions and Events, National Association of Colleges and Employers, ExpoWest/Supply Expo and several other events as an expert on the topic of social media and events. She has also been featured in Connect Meetings Intelligence and Convene Magazine, among others.
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