1/23/2012
Presented By:
Kim Littlefield
Senior Vice President
Keystone Partners
Tuesday, February 7, 2012
Marriott Boston Newton Hotel
Networking 5:30pm
Program 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Working The Room - Program Description
Have you ever felt uncomfortable walking into a room full of strangers be it a business function or a social gathering? Well you are not alone. However, the need to meet, mingle and make contacts is more important in today's high tech world than ever. People who can talk to other people will succeed. It's a skill that is critical to career success. And if you are in a job search, who you know becomes even more important. Studies show that more than 60% of candidates find their next opportunity through networking. That is pretty amazing considering all of the avenues available to find a job today. So, if people feel most comfortable doing business with people they have met, you need to meet more people!
This fun-filled interactive workshop will help:
- Learn the role attitude plays in networking
- Discover ways to prepare for networking events
- Practice techniques to strike up conversations
- Discover how to remember names
- Try out tips to break in and out of conversations
Kim Littlefield has been a Senior Vice President with Keystone Partnersfor over 10 years. Keystone is New England's leading consulting firm specializing in career management. At Keystone, she regularly trains groups on Networking, Your 30 Second Commercial, Evaluating a Job Offer, and How to Work a Room. Prior to joining Keystone, she was a certified Dale Carnegie instructor. Kim has taught courses on human relations, communication, leadership, sales, public speaking and presentation skills to thousands of people from students to executives.
Remember - This event is free to FEI members and our guests. While we do not require that you register, we appreciate letting us know if you plan to attend so that we can order the right amount of refreshments and plan the best use of several of the hotel's conference rooms.