NAWIC GR #194

LXCL:Dinner is included for all Attendees.

NAWIC Member

Non-Member

<p fr-original-style='margin-right:0in;margin-left:0in;font-size:15px;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:107%;text-align:center;' id="isPasted" style="margin: 0in 0in 8pt; font-size: 15px; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; line-height: 107%; text-align: center; width: 100%; box-sizing: inherit; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Come join us in October! &nbsp;We will briefly talking about NAWIC membership benefits and then move on to the main event. You&#39;ve heard of speed dating, but have you heard of speed networking? Speed Networking (Business Speed Dating) is a fun and effective way of making professional connections.&nbsp;<p fr-original-style='margin-right:0in;margin-left:0in;font-size:15px;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:normal;' style="margin: 0in 0in 8pt; font-size: 15px; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; line-height: normal; width: 100%; box-sizing: inherit; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">This will be a fast-paced event where we will get 5 minutes to network with individual&rsquo;s one-on-one. After the time is up we will rotate around the room and greet a new networker.&nbsp;<p fr-original-style='margin-right:0in;margin-left:0in;font-size:15px;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:normal;' style="margin: 0in 0in 8pt; font-size: 15px; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; line-height: normal; width: 100%; box-sizing: inherit; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Come Prepared. Here are a few things that will help you get the most out of this Speed Networking Event:<ul fr-original-style="margin-bottom:0in;" style="margin-bottom: 0in; box-sizing: inherit;" type="disc"><li fr-original-style='margin-top:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;margin-left:0in;line-height:normal;font-size:15px;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;' style="margin: 0in 0in 8pt; line-height: normal; font-size: 15px; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; box-sizing: inherit;">Have an &ldquo;Elevator Speech&rdquo; ready &ndash; Prepare a short statement summarizing key elements of your work and educational history, and possibly your future career path.</li><li fr-original-style='margin-top:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;margin-left:0in;line-height:normal;font-size:15px;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;' style="margin: 0in 0in 8pt; line-height: normal; font-size: 15px; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; box-sizing: inherit;">Bring business cards</li><li fr-original-style='margin-top:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;margin-left:0in;line-height:normal;font-size:15px;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;' style="margin: 0in 0in 8pt; line-height: normal; font-size: 15px; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; box-sizing: inherit;">Think of some questions &ndash; here are a few possible questions you can use:<ul fr-original-style="margin-bottom:0in;" style="margin-bottom: 0in; box-sizing: inherit;" type="circle"><li fr-original-style='margin-top:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;margin-left:0in;line-height:normal;font-size:15px;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;' style="margin: 0in 0in 8pt; line-height: normal; font-size: 15px; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; box-sizing: inherit;">What is your favorite part about your job?</li><li fr-original-style='margin-top:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;margin-left:0in;line-height:normal;font-size:15px;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;' style="margin: 0in 0in 8pt; line-height: normal; font-size: 15px; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; box-sizing: inherit;">What made you decide to come to this event?</li><li fr-original-style='margin-top:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;margin-left:0in;line-height:normal;font-size:15px;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;' style="margin: 0in 0in 8pt; line-height: normal; font-size: 15px; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; box-sizing: inherit;">What inspired you to start doing the work you&rsquo;re involved with now?</li><li fr-original-style='margin-top:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;margin-left:0in;line-height:normal;font-size:15px;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;' style="margin: 0in 0in 8pt; line-height: normal; font-size: 15px; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; box-sizing: inherit;">What are some strategies that you&rsquo;ve found to be helpful for your recent work?</li></ul></li></ul><p fr-original-style='margin-right:0in;margin-left:0in;font-size:15px;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:normal;' style="margin: 0in 0in 8pt; font-size: 15px; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; line-height: normal; width: 100%; box-sizing: inherit; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Prior to starting the speed networking portion of the meeting, we will be having dinner, which is included in the cost of the event.<p fr-original-style='margin-right:0in;margin-left:0in;font-size:15px;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:normal;' style="margin: 0in 0in 8pt; font-size: 15px; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; line-height: normal; width: 100%; box-sizing: inherit; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">This is a great opportunity to practice your networking skills, as well as make new connections. We hope you can join us!

Come join us in October!  We will briefly talking about NAWIC membership benefits and then move on to the main event. You've heard of speed dating, but have you heard of speed networking? Speed Networking (Business Speed Dating) is a fun and effective way of making professional connections. This will be a fast-paced event where we will get 5 minutes to network with individual’s one-on-one. After the time is up we will rotate around the room and greet a new networker. Come Prepared. Here are a few things that will help you get the most out of this Speed Networking Event:<ul><li>Have an “Elevator Speech” ready – Prepare a short statement summarizing key elements of your work and educational history, and possibly your future career path.</li><li>Bring business cards</li><li>Think of some questions – here are a few possible questions you can use:<ul><li>What is your favorite part about your job?</li><li>What made you decide to come to this event?</li><li>What inspired you to start doing the work you’re involved with now?</li><li>What are some strategies that you’ve found to be helpful for your recent work?</li></ul></li></ul>Prior to starting the speed networking portion of the meeting, we will be having dinner, which is included in the cost of the event.This is a great opportunity to practice your networking skills, as well as make new connections. We hope you can join us!

NAWIC GR #194

NAWIC Meeting: What can NAWIC do for you AND Speed Networking

3769 3 Mile Rd NW

NAWIC Member

$20

Non-Member

$25