1. My Networking
Challenge
What I Learned From 96 People
By: Anna Runyan
Classycareergirl.com

2. My Networking Barriers
I never
know what
to say
I am too I am an
busy introvert
Barriers
I don’t I am
know exhausted
anyone after work

3. My Networking
Challenge
• Every month I would:
o Meet with 4 people I already knew but would like
to get to know even better
o Meet with 4 new people
• My Goal:
o Learn from each person I talked to
o Ask questions about how to get to the next step
in my career
o Meet with 96 people in 2011

4. The Results
• Interview At My Dream Company
• Confidence
• Clear Direction For My Goals and
Dreams
• LOTS of referrals - Everyone I spoke to
wanted to introduce me to someone
else

5. What I Learned
• Finding People to Network With Isn’t
That Hard
• Planning Ahead is Crucial to Your
Success
• Networking is a Waste of Time if You
Don’t Take Action
• Don’t Forget About Your Friends and
Family

6. Create Your Own
Challenge
• Create a list of 4 people you would like
to get to know
• Create a list of 4 people you know but
would like to get to know even better
• Write down your specific goals
• Find someone to keep you
accountable
• Take Action!