Conversation Starters for Networking Situations

Maybe you're like me and not that great with networking opportunities...

Here are some great ideas from Adrian Granzella Larssen in an article for The Muse.

Instead Of: “What do you do?
Try: “Tell me, what’s been keeping you busy lately?

Instead Of: “Do you like working there?”
Try: “Tell me, what’s it like working there?”

Instead Of: “Are you enjoying the event?”
Try: “Tell me, what’s been the best part of the event for you?”

Instead Of: “How’s business?”
Try: “Tell me, what are you most focused on right now?”

Instead Of: “What were you doing before this job?”
Try: “Tell me, how did you get to where you are now?”

Instead Of: “What do you do outside of work?”
Try: “Tell me, what are you excited about outside of work?”

Instead Of: “What are you doing this summer?”
Try: “Tell me, what are you looking forward to this summer?”

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