Maybe you’re looking for your next job. Or perhaps you want to
stay on top of your career. Whatever your goal, you know you need
to go to professional events.  It’s one of the best ways to
meet others in your field.
But does the idea of walking into a room of strangers and
striking up a conversation fill you with horror? This is a common
fear many jobseekers have—and it keeps them from making vital
professional connections.
This week on Find Your Dream we’re talking about how to work a
room, with an expert on the subject, Susan RoAne. Susan’s best-selling
book, How to Work a
Room, teaches you everything you need to know to become an
expert networker.
In this 26-minute episode you will learn:

Why face-to-face networking is still happening in the digital
age
The difference between working a room and networking
Why showing up is key to a positive personal brand image
How customizable introductions are key to making connections at
events
Why ice breakers and small talk are valuable forms of
communication

This week’s guest:
Susan RoAne (@susanroane | LinkedIn)
Author, How To Work a
Room
San Francisco, Calif.
Listener question of the week: 
How can I support my friend during their job hunt?
If you have a question you’d like us to answer on a future
episode, please contact Jenna Forstrom, Mac’s List Community
Manager at jenna@macslist.org.
Resources from this week’s show:

Networking for
Introverts
SusanRoAne.com
Sign up for
Susan RoAne’s newsletter & get her free e-book Nuances of
Business Networking
How To Work a Room
Land Your Dream Job in
Portland (and Beyond)

If you have a job-hunting or career development resource
you’d like to share, please contact Ben Forstag, Mac’s List
Managing Director at ben@macslist.org.
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