Lecture 3 - Networking Flashcards
Why is networking important?
A) To increase your followers on social media
B) To meet new people and exchange ideas
C) To get free products and services
D) To practice public speaking
B) To meet new people and exchange ideas
What is the goal of networking?
A) To share personal stories
B) To achieve objectives like gaining customers, job offers, and mentors
C) To attend as many events as possible
D) To avoid working with others
B) To achieve objectives like gaining customers, job offers, and mentors
What is the definition of networking?
A) The exchange of information and ideas among people with a common objective B) The process of job searching
C) Connecting only with people in your current company
D) A formal setting to discuss personal life
A) The exchange of information and ideas among people with a common objective
What is an “advance” in networking?
A) A person who gives you a job offer
B) A promotion at work C) A next step someone will take to help you achieve your goal
D) A professional award
C) A next step someone will take to help you achieve your goal
Which of the following is NOT part of preparing for a networking meeting?
A) Researching the industry and individual
B) Dressing casually
C) Preparing an agenda
D) Knowing your potential advances
B) Dressing casually
Who are Level 1 contacts?
A) People you work with daily
B) People who work in the same industry but don’t know you
C) People you connect with on LinkedIn D) People who know you well and want to help you achieve your goals
D) People who know you well and want to help you achieve your goals
Who are Level 2 contacts?
A) People you randomly meet at events
B) Introductions from Level 1 contacts or people with shared interests
C) Friends of friends on social media
D) People who work in a different field
B) Introductions from Level 1 contacts or people with shared interests
What are Level 3 and 3+ contacts?
A) Weak ties introduced from earlier levels of networking B) Direct reports at your job
C) Long-time friends and colleagues
D) People you meet at a networking event for the first time
A) Weak ties introduced from earlier levels of networking
Who is the “person linked directly to the target”?
A) Someone who offers free training
B) A person who introduces you to a hiring manager or key contact
C) Your social media influencer
D) A colleague at work
B) A person who introduces you to a hiring manager or key contact
What is a “cold call” in networking?
A) Contacting someone without any prior introduction
B) A follow-up after an initial meeting
C) A casual meeting at a networking event
D) A scheduled interview
A) Contacting someone without any prior introduction
Which of the following is a general networking tip?
A) Wait for others to approach you
B) Know what you want before reaching out to people
C) Always talk only about your personal life
D) Send out mass emails for networking
B) Know what you want before reaching out to people
Which of the following is an example of networking in real life?
A) Microsoft’s acquisition of LinkedIn due to CEO networking
B) A random person finding a job online
C) Making a phone call to a friend
D) Buying a product from an influencer
A) Microsoft’s acquisition of LinkedIn due to CEO networking
What is the primary goal of meeting with the “target” in your networking journey?
A) To get general advice
B) To prepare for the next event
C) To secure a job or opportunity
D) To become friends with the person
C) To secure a job or opportunity
What is an “advance” in networking?
An “advance” is a next step to help you achieve your goal, such as:
An introduction
A follow-up article or information
Advice or support
Agreement to act as a reference
Networking Tips - Know what you want
Identify clear short-term and long-term goals to focus your networking efforts.
