I is for… Introduce Yourself
Don’t be afraid to just introduce yourself!
Getting to know people – even if it is just recognising them or knowing their first name is a start. People will appreciate you making the effort to introduce yourself and get to know them. Ask them what they do as this will help you get to know the company better.
If you are like me and you forget things such as who you have met and their names etc you might want to use your career journal (or your networking planner if you have one) as an aide memoire.
Make sure you speak up and join in with things. Don’t spend your time being the mouse in the corner. If you don’t get to know others… they won’t get to know you.
Finally, don’t forget to smile – it makes you more approachable.
Action Point: When you see someone you haven’t met before – introduce yourself.
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