“Who you know” and “who knows you” can make a big difference in your career and life. Although many find networking intimidating and a bit scary, the good news is that networking is a skill set you can learn and develop. This session looks at key strategies for developing personal business relationships that help you get things done, make connections, and build a strong framework for your career success. You'll learn how to:

• Distinguish between effective and ineffective networking strategies
• Challenge assumptions that prevent you from being effective
• Define and assess your networking competency
• Begin a conversation with a stranger at a conference and other settings
• Use e-networking tools
• Identify 2-3 action steps to enhance your overall career networking competence