As we begin spring semester, thoughts should be turning to securing a summer legal experience, so the often-dreaded "networking" pressure begins again with the new year. CNN.com is running a piece noting that most networkers are doing it all wrong, and, with a few easy fixes, you can put yourself at the front of the networking pack. The article should get your attention, since you likely agree with its opening point: attending a networking event " has all the appeal of visiting a compost pile."
The 4 essential points of the piece are as follows, but you can
read the entire article here.
- Almost everyone hates networking and does a lousy job at it
- Go to conferences and receptions. Go to every single party you're invited to
- Thank your friends for every introduction; don't pester them too often
- Commit to 5 phonecalls a day, use a script, don't take "no" personally
