![]() ![]() My goal is to learn about her, get her excited and find out things we have in common. I’d ask several questions about her profession including how she got into her field, what types of projects she’s working on now, and maybe even where she’s from. Show your personality off! It’s our biggest asset, right?! By the way, I’m Nicole. Woman: Oh thanks! I wasn’t sure if it was too fun for this event, so I’m glad you like it. Nicole: I absolutely love your suit and I had to tell you! I’ve been looking for a cute skirt suit like that! Nicole spots adorable woman in cute suit, killer shoes, and a confident stride. Sometimes, it’s just a nice little conversation that is not intended to be anything more. Schmoozing does not mean that every conversation is to sell your product or service or to land a new job. In fact, great “schmoozer’s” don’t really talk about themselves at all. You are not giving a hard sell of yourself. Let’s clear up a common misconception first: Schmoozing does not equal an obnoxious, self-absorbed and self-centered sales pitch. Since I’m passionate about schmoozing, I’m going to give my own interpretation about this VERY important topic. To me, schmoozing is about talking to others, seeing what makes the other person tick, asking questions, seeing that person light up about their passions, and connecting them with others who can be helpful. How can you create your own luck if you aren’t meeting new people, planting seeds, making connections, demonstrating your talents, and asking others for advice? You can’t.Ĭhapter 4 of The Go-Getter Girl’s Guide is called “How to Schmooze.” I happen to love schmoozing. If you’ve been following our Go Getter Girl’s Guide series, you read last week’s post about creating your own luck. Many twentysomethings’ biggest career fear and biggest career barrier is schmoozing. ![]()
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