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- Set goals and write them down. Be sure they are obtainable, measurable and
reasonable.
- Walk the walk, talk the talk. Select the right dress and appearance for
you.
- Give credit were credit is due.
- Dump the "it's not my job" attitude
- Be helpful.
- Generally be a good person.
- Work for yourself; work with them
- Know what it is you do and know how to say it.
- Practice. Practice your own 10-second introduction & 30-second commercial
- Be yourself. Be confident. Self-promotion will follow.
- Have lots of business cards
- Start with a simple "Hi, my name is xxx and you are?"
- Make one or two statements and then let the other person comment or talk.
- Don't take over the conversation.
- Mingle. At a networking function, don't hang around with people you
already know.
- Maintain good eye contact with people you meet. Be interested in what
they are saying.
- Walk up to someone else who is alone and start a conversation.
- Offer a door-prize. For example, give your product or service, or a gift
certificate - for free.
- If you say you'll follow-up, do it.
- Give out lots of business cards.
- Check with organizations to which you belong for opportunities to
volunteer
- Check with schools for help with tutoring or reading programs.
- Check with your city, as they generally maintain list of volunteer
opportunities.
- Check with jail and detention facilities, if so inclined.
- Check with associations and volunteer as a speaker on your subject.
- Check with food banks for packing boxes.
- Check with Children's services; they usually have a need to help with
babies and toddlers at crisis centers.
- Check with retirement centers; they generally have a need for drivers for
pickup and delivery of seniors.
- Check the local newspapers for current needs for volunteering.
- Add any volunteer activities to your "Accomplishments" page.
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