This presentation was used for the #SSNetworking Skillshare class taught by Katie Felten of Hashable and Jodi Jefferson of Workbridge Associates. "In this class we will demystify networking, and teach you why you should see it as fun, not a chore. Learn how to make the people you already know lead you to people you want to know, and most importantly, how to do all this effortlessly, without feeling like you're job-hunting or annoying people. We will also cover how to utilize many of the social media platforms that make connecting easier than ever. You will see how connecting people becomes second nature with a little practice, leading you to connections with people you didn't even know you were looking for and helping others along the way. Understand the importance of getting out of your office and making connections with people today that might not pay off for a year."

1. How to Network Like Your Life Depends on it (Cause it Does) @JodiJefferson @KatieFelten @RaiseCache #ssnetworking Skillshare Class, September 2011

3. LESSON

4. who

5. what

6. where

7. how

8. NETWORKING BREAKOUT

9. test what you learned#ssnetworking Skillshare Class, September 2011

11. what you do/what you’d like to do

12. connections

13. Hurdles#ssnetworking Skillshare Class, September 2011

15. any netlike combination of filaments, lines, veins, passages or the like: a network of arteries; a network of sewers under the city. via wikipeida & dictionary.com #ssnetworking Skillshare Class, September 2011

18. how white-collar executives hook upvia urban dictionary #ssnetworking Skillshare Class, September 2011

20. socialize online with people who have similar interests

21. allow them to stalk the girl next door via urban dictionary #ssnetworking Skillshare Class, September 2011

22. NETWORKING AS THE FABRIC OF YOUR LIFE #ssnetworking Skillshare Class, September 2011

23. Net is defined as…openwork fabric made of threads of a cord that are woven or knotted together at regular intervals J. KELLY HOEY #ssnetworking Skillshare Class, September 2011

25. create an engaged audience

26. seek meaningful connections

27. develop a goal-oriented strategy

28. be selfish…sometimes

29. drink 50 coffees now, tap in later#ssnetworking Skillshare Class, September 2011

30. “Oh I’ve tweeted with them” …rather than “Yeah we met and shared a drink” #ssnetworking Skillshare Class, September 2011

31. People don’t necessarily remember whom they have and have not tweeted. But I bet you they remember whom they’ve shared a REAL conversation with HARRISON KATZ #ssnetworking Skillshare Class, September 2011

32. USE SOCIAL MEDIA TO MAKE REAL LIFE (OFFLINE) CONNECTIONS #ssnetworking Skillshare Class, September 2011

33. WHY? WHO? WHERE? RESEARCH #ssnetworking Skillshare Class, September 2011

34. PLAN OF ATTACK! “WHAT DO YOU DO?” FLY SOLO OR +1 HAVE FUN! #ssnetworking Skillshare Class, September 2011

35. TACTICS #ssnetworking Skillshare Class, September 2011

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38. listen– learn from others

39. use the “Bathroom” excuse

40. manage your contacts

41. no slurring and spitting

42. handshakes and eyecontact

43. be friendly!#ssnetworking Skillshare Class, September 2011

44. #ssnetworking Skillshare Class, September 2011

45. FOLLOW UP! #ssnetworking Skillshare Class, September 2011

47. Twitter

48. Tweetups

49. Plancast

50. Lanyrd

51. Twitvite

52. Data.com

53. LinkedIn

54. Twello

55. Followerwonk

56. Stack Overflow

57. Quora#ssnetworking Skillshare Class, September 2011

58. TOOLS TO MANAGE & GROW YOUR NETWORK #ssnetworking Skillshare Class, September 2011

59. LET’S NETWORK! #ssnetworking Skillshare Class, September 2011

61. think of how you can help 2 people in the room

62. what could you introduce them to?

63. get their contact info (LinkedIn, email, twitter, blog) #ssnetworking Skillshare Class, September 2011

65. Hashable

66. Email

67. LinkedIn

68. Twitter

69. Send a brief note: “Great meeting you at…”

70. Connect again!#ssnetworking Skillshare Class, September 2011

72. HAPPY NETWORKING #ssnetworking Skillshare Class, September 2011