Ep. 033: How to Work a Room, with Susan RoAne - a podcast by Mac Prichard

from 2016-05-04T09:00

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Maybe you’re looking for your next job. Or perhaps you want to
stay on top of your career. Whatever your goal, you know you need
to go to professional events.  It’s one of the best ways to
meet others in your field.


But does the idea of walking into a room of strangers and
striking up a conversation fill you with horror? This is a common
fear many jobseekers have—and it keeps them from making vital
professional connections.


This week on Find Your Dream we’re talking about how to work a
room, with an expert on the subject, "http://www.susanroane.com/">Susan RoAne. Susan’s best-selling
book, How to Work a
Room, teaches you everything you need to know to become an
expert networker.


In this 26-minute episode you will learn:



  • Why face-to-face networking is still happening in the digital
    age

  • The difference between working a room and networking

  • Why showing up is key to a positive personal brand image

  • How customizable introductions are key to making connections at
    events

  • Why ice breakers and small talk are valuable forms of
    communication


This week’s guest:


Susan RoAne ("https://twitter.com/susanroane">@susanroane | "https://www.linkedin.com/in/susanroane">LinkedIn)


Author, How To Work a
Room


San Francisco, Calif.


Listener question of the week: 


How can I support my friend during their job hunt?


If you have a question you’d like us to answer on a future
episode, please contact Jenna Forstrom, Mac’s List Community
Manager at "mailto:jenna@macslist.org">jenna@macslist.org.


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you’d like to share, please contact Ben Forstag, Mac’s List
Managing Director at "mailto:ben@macslist.org">ben@macslist.org.


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