Level up Your Networking Skills: Become a Confident and Strategic Communicator
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Knowing what to say during on-the-fly networking opportunities can be a challenge.
In this chat, Corporate Speech Trainer Devon Climer and Career Exploration Coach Rachel Serwetz will teach you how to strategize your networking questions. They will help you develop the skills you need...
Knowing what to say during on-the-fly networking opportunities can be a challenge.
In this chat, Corporate Speech Trainer Devon Climer and Career Exploration Coach Rachel Serwetz will teach you how to strategize your networking questions. They will help you develop the skills you need to succeed in any networking scenario.
Effective communication will drive you closer to your career goals. Rachel and Devon are here to give you the tools you need to create magnetic connections.
In this chat, Devon and Rachel will talk about:
- Top tips for confident and effective communication
- How to strategize your key questions and make an impact
- Ways to add value to your networking interactions
- How to create a goal-oriented approach to networking
Meet The Speakers
Devon Climer is a Corporate Speech Trainer, Workplace Communication Specialist, and Certified Speech Pathologist.
She partners with individuals and organizations across industries to improve executive presence, boost team morale, and elevate productivity–all via clear, effective communication skills.
Blending her extensive academic training with her real-world experience navigating a professional life, Devon is passionate about connecting the art and science of communication (because it’s both!) in her work.
Rachel Serwetz' early professional experience was at Goldman Sachs in Operations and at Bridgewater Associates in HR. From there, she was trained as a coach at NYU and became a certified coach through the International Coach Federation. After this, she worked in HR Research at Aon Hewitt and attained her Technology MBA at NYU Stern. Throughout her career, she has helped hundreds of professionals with career exploration and for the past 5 years she has been building her company, WOKEN, which is an online career exploration platform to coach professionals through the process of clarifying their ideal job and career path. She is also an Adjunct Professor of Entrepreneurship at Binghamton University and has served as a Career Coach through the Flatiron School/WeWork, Columbia University, and Project Activate.
Q&A
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Excited to hear what people have to say!
By: DaniellePosted on 2023-03-01 -
What are some best strategies for practicing these skills?
By: Colleen, Studio ManagerPosted on 2023-03-01 -
If you are new to an organization, what's the best way to establish effective networking skills across the organization?
By: Sharla, MarketingPosted on 2023-02-27 -
How to be a more effective communicator.
By: Sandy, Business Development AdministrationPosted on 2023-02-27 -
How to confidently contribute to work decision making
By: AdelaidePosted on 2023-02-25 -
What can I say that won't seem sales-y and scare people away on LinkedIn but have them interested in my copywriting/marketing business?
By: Catherine, Marketing StrategistPosted on 2023-02-24 -
What is the key communication technique?
By: NickPosted on 2023-02-24 -
How to create connections for seeking job opportunities and be authentic while communicating?
By: GladinPosted on 2023-02-24 -
Learning how to be confident while bringing clarity to your message, what is your recommendation for a tool or tips?
By: VictoriaPosted on 2023-02-24 -
How to keep a conversation going? Sometimes the conversation stops when it reaches me. What should I do in this situation?
By: NianjiaPosted on 2023-02-23 -
How do you deal with ghosting by a desired professional network?
By: JoanPosted on 2023-02-23 -
I am starting over after a very long break from work, how can I show confidence to the prospective employers.
By: Priya, Fullstack DeveloperPosted on 2023-02-23 -
What is the etiquette around using LinkedIn during the interview / hiring process? What actions would be considered an overstep and reflect poorly on you?
By: TanyaPosted on 2023-02-23 -
What are the generally questions that I should ask to potential HR managers?
By: Jennifer, Relations Representative IIPosted on 2023-02-20 -
As an introvert, I am a better listener than speaker. How do I communicate with few words without coming across as impatient or too direct?
By: Amanda, Payroll Assistant ManagerPosted on 2023-02-20 -
As an introvert, I have a difficult time starting conversations and tend to avoid networking events. How can I utilize LinkedIn to build a functional network rather than just "connecting" with...
By: Christine, Virtual AssistantPosted on 2023-02-20 -
I left an extremely toxic, traumatic work environment over 5 years ago and have been slowly rediscovering myself and my voice in the work place since. I had made great improvements until I was...
By: Jess, Administrative CoordinatorPosted on 2023-02-20 -
Will this be recorded?
By: Sydney, Cal Student Central AdvisorPosted on 2023-02-20 -
How do you confidently communicate that you are a great fit for a role when you don't have as much experience as the company is looking for?
By: Imani, Constituent Services AssociatePosted on 2023-02-19 -
Is it fine to ask personal questions during networking events?
By: Maya, Financial analystPosted on 2023-02-19 -
What are some great ice breakers?
By: NataliePosted on 2023-02-19 -
As someone whose career path has taken many twists and turns, how should I choose which parts of my story to share?
By: Kate, Data Science FellowPosted on 2023-02-17 -
How do you build strategy in your communication .
By: KshitijaPosted on 2023-02-17 -
What is the best way to approach someone on LinkedIn that you do not know.
By: Michelle, Technical ManagerPosted on 2023-02-16 -
What's the best way to communicate with recruiters when networking?
By: Marie, Data AnalystPosted on 2023-02-16 -
the meaning of what I want to communicate is frequently misunderstood. How can I better convey what I'm thinking.
By: Ruth, Fullstack DeveloperPosted on 2023-02-16 -
How do I build my confidence on interviews, and doing public speaking events
By: LindaPosted on 2023-02-16 -
What would be top 3 errors you could make when communicating?
By: LoicPosted on 2023-02-16 -
Don't know how to stay connected with ur network
By: YiPosted on 2023-02-16 -
For those that are introverts and/or in remote roles how can we level up our networking skills?
By: SheldonPosted on 2023-02-15 -
How do you tactfully recover from miscommunications?
By: Danny, UsherPosted on 2023-02-14 -
How to ask about any potential openings where someone works. Should I just be forthright, or more nuanced?
By: EamonnPosted on 2023-02-14 -
Advice on tell me about yourself questions?
By: JessicaPosted on 2023-02-13 -
Are there best practices (do/do nots) for making that initial networking communication?
By: Jeannette, Histology TechnicianPosted on 2023-02-13 -
What are some good examples of questions I can ask a recruiter?
By: Renata, Sprint Participant Product ManagerPosted on 2023-02-13 -
what are some tips on sounding more confident and not all over the place when speaking or presenting ideas?
By: Satina, Business AnalystPosted on 2023-02-13 -
What are your suggestions for passive networking or communicating on LinkedIn?
By: Ciandra, Admissions CounselorPosted on 2023-02-13 -
Do you have tips for how to keep the conversations going a few months or a year after you've met someone you connected with at a conference? I find it's easy to connect in person and then follow...
By: ClarePosted on 2023-02-13 -
Hi! Fellow career coach (Fullstack Academy) just joining for great advice to share with students!
By: ChristianPosted on 2023-02-13 -
What are some best practices to network on Linked In? What are some networking tips for introverts?
By: RobinPosted on 2023-02-10 -
How do you network via LinkedIn?
By: KrystlePosted on 2023-02-10
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