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Business networking etiquette seminar

Graduate students and postdoctoral scholars are invited to join the Graduate Studies Professional Development Center for a business networking etiquette seminar Monday, Nov. 21, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. in the Thwing Center ballroom.

Sandy Hyde, president and founder of the Etiquette School of Ohio, will lead the interactive seminar.

Attendees will learn about:

  • Introductions;
  • Having a plan/setting goals;
  • Working a room;
  • Non-verbal communication awareness;
  • Remembering names;
  • Nametags;
  • Shaking hands;
  • Exchanging business cards;
  • Conversation skills;
  • Follow up;
  • Building a contact network; and
  • Holding a beverage glass and plate while standing at a cocktail party.

Participants should be in business casual attire.

Hors d’oeuvres and drinks will be served.

Registration for the seminar is available online.

Graduate students and postdoctoral scholars can use the skills they learn at this event at the Fall 2016 Alumni Networking Night Tuesday, Nov. 29, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. in the Thwing Center ballroom.

Learn more about the Fall 2016 Alumni Networking Night.