Connected Through Service: The 2019 GYEO Young Leaders Program
At the Global Youth Economic Opportunities Summit (GYEO)
Ideas for Networking Conversations
- Ask if this is a good time to talk
- Share some background on yourself
- Name (first and last), where you’re from, why you’re at the event, your education or career interest
- Develop a connection
- Ask general questions (Where did you come in from? compare trips; How did you get connected to this conference?)
- Identify a shared interest (sports, travel, food, ect.)
- Transition into your ask
- I’m think about pursuing X in college, and I would like to learn more about your experience doing X.
- I’m interested in X, and I would love to get your advice on what I could do to learn more about X/get more experience in X.
- I would like to learn more about X. Do you have any ideas of people I could talk to/places I could work/volunteer/learn skills?
- I really admire X about you, and I was wondering if you would be able to tell me more about how you got to X.
- I’ve been thinking about X decision, and I would really appreciate talking it over with you and hearing your advice.
- I’m looking for a job or internship in X, and I would appreciate it if you could let me know if you hear about any jobs. Do you have my email/phone number?
- Other questions
- Can you suggest other people I should be talking to?
- What questions should I be asking?
- Ask if they would be ok with you reaching out as a follow-up
- Exchange contact information
- If you don’t have a business card, send them an email, text or what’s app; or write it down on a small piece of paper
- Make sure to get their contact information
- Thank them for their time
- Follow up with an email