The Networker s Guide For Mixing With Mingle!

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1 The Networker s Guide For Mixing With Mingle! Sarah Thibodeau Public Relations Manager, CAREEREALISM Ariella Coombs Managing Editor, CAREEREALISM A publication of

2 Table of Contents 1. Introduction 2. Why You Should Mix With Mingle! 3. Get Signed Up 4. Introduction Text 5. Icebreakers 6. After Mingling

3 Introduction What is networking? It is a supportive system of sharing information and services among individuals and groups. When it comes to your career, learning how to network is crucial to your success. The more people you know, the better. Talking with new people can not only lead you to job opportunities, but it can also teach you new skills you that can use in your career. This is why CAREEREALISM is partnering with Brazen Careerist to help professionals connect online, build professional relationships, and make it easier for them to meet in-person if they feel so inclined! For some, networking can be intimidating and awkward. However, Mingle allows for it to be just the opposite of that, comfortable and fun! In this e-book, you ll learn conversation starters, how to follow up after a networking event, and (most importantly) how to have fun while you network! Get ready to get social and build connections with professionals in all industries!

4 Why You Should Mix With Mingle Mingle is a virtual networking event that will allow you to build both professional and personal connections, and help you land your dream job. Networking with Mingle is a fun and unique way for you to receive career advice, share experiences, and learn about possible career opportunities. The best part of mixing with Mingle? Networking in your sweatpants is completely acceptable! Need a little more persuading? The following are five terrific reasons you should mix with Mingle: 1. It s Hassle-Free Networking Although a Mingle event is 2 hours in length, you have the option to join and leave at any time during the event. Joining is easy, and you can do so anywhere you go, whether you re at the airport, hanging by the pool, or on your couch. Talk about easy! Not to mention, if you want to take a break, you can always excuse yourself and jump back in when you re ready.

5 2. It s Cheap - Wait, It s FREE! Avoid spending unnecessarily. Buying drinks, filling up your gas tank, and paying expensive attendance fees adds up quickly. Especially if you re hitting multiple events per month - which could have you spending about $50/month (or $600/year) just on networking. Give your bank account a break. Your bank account isn t loving it, and neither are you. Why should you have to pay tons of money to do something that s so mandatory in this day and age? Well, with Mingle, you don t. A Mingle event is FREE, which would be an estimated savings of approximately $600 a year for you!

6 3. It's Not Intimidating or Awkward When you are attending in-person professional events, it s easy for social anxiety to crush your confidence. What if you re awkward? What if you say something wrong? What if they judge you? If you re shy, meeting new people in-person can be extremely difficult. However, networking has always been a must-have in your life - whether you re job searching, looking for new clients, or just trying to make new friends. (In fact, 40% job seekers said they found their favorite or best job through their network, according to a recent JobVite study.) The fact is, networking is something we all need to deal with on a daily basis. But why does it have to be intimidating or awkward? Well, it doesn t - not with Mingle! There s a reason people are cooler online. It s because they re not as afraid of people judging them. They feel protected, less intimidated, and more confident. (In fact, 40% of people feel more comfortable interacting with people online rather than inperson.)

7 4. It s Organized We could all use a bit more organization in our lives. With Mingle, we can help you with that. Mingle automatically tracks who you ve chatted with and lists them in your dashboard after your conversation ends. It brings up their LinkedIn Profile, and even allows you to take notes on the person! No more lost connections. 5. It s FUN! If you re one of those people who would rather read an encyclopedia than attend a networking event, Mingle is perfect for you. Mingle is sort of like speed dating - you could call it speed connecting. You have 8 minutes to introduce yourself, learn a little bit about the other person, and find commonalities. It s like a game - And it s addicting! So, what are you waiting for? It s time to change how you think about networking. Try Mingle today!

8 Get Signed Up! Take the hassle out of networking! Register to attend our Mingle events and get to know a variety of professionals - the easy way. Click HERE to sign up for our next Mingle event! On the sign up page you will see a video, which will describe to you how the platform works in more detail. No matter where you are in the world, you can sign on anytime between the hours of 7-9PM ET from your home, office, or local coffee shop!

9 Introduction Text We all want to be noticed and treated with respect. This starts with your first introduction statement. You need to build an introduction statement that causes people to take notice of you! Click HERE to see an example of the most effective way to introduce yourself to other professionals during Mingle! Relevant Reading: How To: Effective Self Introductions

10 Icebreakers We understand that starting a conversation with a total stranger can be a little nerve-wracking for some. Click HERE to see our short how-to videos for breaking the ice and starting a great conversation at Mingle! Here are some good questions to ask & be prepared to answer: What s an example of a problem you like to solve for companies? What was your favorite job and why? What s the most exciting thing that s happened in your career in the last year? What s your career goal for the coming year? What kind of professionals do you want to meet in the future? Relevant Reading: 6 Easy (And Effective) Networking Icebreakers

11 After Mingling After a Mingle event, reach out to people you felt a professional connection with and invite them to connect on LinkedIn. To do this, you should use the introduction feature on LinkedIn. Click HERE to see the video that will help you figure out how to nurture and use your Mingle connections to their fullest potential! Use the contact management feature on LinkedIn to tag the person as a Mingle contact so you can easily search and find those contacts in the future. Relevant Reading: LinkedIn Introduction Function More Reading: Building Your Own You Know Everybody Network