Quick Tip: Prepare Some Key Talking Points About Yourself

While it is important to make the conversation about others and be a good listener when networking, it is important to also prepare some key talking points about yourself. You might find yourself in conversation with someone who asks you a lot about yourself without talking much themselves and therefore you need to talk more.

Additionally, it is always important to ensure that you get your key messages out there. Sharing your key messages will help you achieve your networking goals.

Your elevator pitch (or one of them) may be enough to get you through a networking event. However, to have a bit more of a fun/enjoyable conversation, it is important to be prepared to talk about some other things. For example, you might discuss such as why you are at the event and what you are looking for. You should also aim to have some key stories that you can tell. Stories can help you sound more interesting and ensure that you have a higher chance of being remembered by others.