1. Working the Room: Skills for Mastering Social Situations Wendy E. Moore Acquisitions Librarian, UGA Law Library Carol A. Watson Director, UGA Law Library

2. Overcoming the Obstacles I’m shy.

3. Communication 55% visual 38% vocal 7% verbal

4. Plan Ahead Well-dressed Keep your hands free Wear a nametag Business cards No cell phone

5. Entering the Room Center yourself and observe a few seconds Scan the room - power groups tend to form in the corners Mentally decide on one or two people you want to meet

6. Q: Who should you approach? A. a single individual standing alone B. a group of 2 individuals deeply engrossed in a conversation C. a group of 4-5 individuals chatting

7. Opening Line Relax! Smile! Establish eye contact Extend a handshake Introduce yourself

8. Initiate a Conversation 3 ways this can be done:  Ask questions  Voice an opinion  State a fact 3 ways to start a conversation:  Talk about the situation  Talk about yourself  Talk about the other person

9. The Art of Conversation Brainstorm discussion topics Look for a connection Limit conversations to 10 minutes

10. The Art of Conversation Don’t talk in jargon Talk about lots of things Set a goal Ask someone to introduce you

11. Avoid Negativity Complaining Interrupting One upping Correcting Using sarcasm

12. Remember: MODERATION Don’t monopolize Don’t tell too many jokes Don’t interrogate help!

13. Sticky Situations If you get stuck with someone…  Do not abandon them  Introduce them to someone else  “Let’s go meet people together” Don’t hang out with only people you know Don’t stand too close to someone

14. Leaving the Event Thank the host Don’t be the last person to leave

15. Practice, Practice, Practice

16. Networking Mistakes Being unprepared Being too passive Forgetting your business cards Using an unprofessional email address Monopolizing all of someone’s time Talking only to people you know Waiting too long to start

17. Follow up Include the name of the event “It was nice to meet you” Refer to something specific Include your last name & contact info

18. Conclusion Plan Listen Enjoy!

19. Questions?